What do you need to prepare for birth?

The article is written by Master, Doctor Nguyen Nhu Thu Truc - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

Preparing for delivery is one of the most important things in late pregnancy. Preparing enough supplies for the mother and baby to give birth will help both parents promptly and proactively when the mother shows signs of labor. So what does the list of birth preparations include?

The list of preparing maternity clothes for the mother includes:
Clothes: Normally, the mother will have clothes for pregnant women provided by the hospital, but it is also necessary to prepare 1 - 2 extra sets of clothes in order to prevent pregnancy. and wear at discharge. Jackets, scarves, socks, hoods: Mothers born in the cold season should prepare extra socks and a hood to keep their body warm or when their body temperature drops during and after birth. Sanitary napkins: Prepare for delivery, do not forget about tampons for mothers after giving birth, especially mothers who have had a cesarean section, who may need to use more. You should prepare 3 bags of tampons. Waterproof pads: 5 waterproof pads, the type for surgical patients. Paper panties: 7 - 10 pieces are necessary and sufficient for both women giving birth naturally and by cesarean section. Other personal hygiene items: Towel, shower gel, shampoo, gynecological cleaning solution, comb, brush - toothpaste, mouthwash. Preparing enough supplies for the mother to give birth will ensure convenient personal hygiene for the mother after giving birth, helping to prevent infection, especially for mothers who have a caesarean section.

The list of preparing baby clothes for the baby includes:
Newborn clothes: 5-7 sets. Hoods, socks and stockings: 3-5 pieces, pairs each. Baby towels: 2-3 soft towels to wrap and keep babies warm. Milk towels: 10 to wipe the baby when needed, especially after bathing. Bath towels for children: 3 - 5 towels are used to bathe and wipe the baby when bathing. Pillows and blankets for children. Pads, cloth diapers, newborn diapers: 1 bag or 15 - 30 pieces, may need more in the first few days after birth (due to the baby passing meconium). Waterproof pads: When preparing for the baby's birth, don't forget the baby-specific waterproof pads to help with personal hygiene and easy diaper changes. Mom should prepare 10 pieces. Other personal hygiene items for children: Wet wipes, physiological saline, cotton swabs, tongue scrapers, diaper rash cream, medical cotton. Breast pump, milk bottle, water and bottle washing tools: Mothers should prepare and bring in case mothers who have had a caesarean section cannot breastfeed their babies directly. Parents need to prepare enough supplies for the baby to give birth and be ready 1 month before the due time to be proactive and timely when the mother shows signs of sudden labor.

In addition to mother and baby, father also needs to prepare birthing items to promptly carry, helping to support mother and baby care more conveniently. The mother's birth admission papers include: Identity card, health insurance card, copy of household registration book, antenatal check-up book, pregnancy test results. Cash, ATM card: Pay for hospital fees and other incurred expenses. Phone, power bank: Dad needs to bring it with him for easy communication when needed. Personal hygiene items for dad: Towel, brush - toothpaste, face towel. Pillows: Prepare for mother and baby to give birth, don't forget to bring a pillow to take care of mom and baby. Footwear: Dad may need to move a lot when going through hospital procedures or assisting with mother and baby care, so you need to prepare a pair of comfortable shoes or sandals to be able to walk easily. Above is a list of preparing for birth for both mother and baby. Father, please arrange and prepare together with mother to be able to pick up the baby promptly and conveniently in taking care of mother and baby.

Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has been and continues to deploy a package maternity service, this service was born as a solution to help pregnant women feel secure because of the companionship of the medical team. during pregnancy from care, monitoring, comprehensive examination, ultrasound testing and health advice for pregnant women on how to have a healthy fetus. Pregnant women can rest assured and relax during pregnancy, without having to worry about missing appointments and making appointments. In particular, maternity packages also come with many gift programs and free prenatal classes. When going to give birth, a pregnant mother does not need to prepare too many things because Vinmec has already prepared essential items for mother and child during childbirth and convalescence at the hospital.
Currently, to improve service quality, Vinmec is also equipped with a system of ultrasound machines and modern medical equipment. Accordingly, the examination and diagnosis process at Vinmec is carried out by qualified and well-trained doctors, so it will soon detect obstetric problems and pathologies, fetal malformations from early (if any) for timely examination and treatment right after the baby is born.