What We Packed in Our Hospital Bags: Scheduled C-Section for Twins

Everyone seems to be posting about what they packed in their hospital bags for their term vaginal deliveries, but I haven’t seen any for scheduled C-sections. Hope this gives someone some insight into what you may need if you elect to do a scheduled C-section.

Although I packed my bag for a scheduled surgery, it ended up being used early when my water broke at 35 weeks. The list below is everything that I packed, but I didn’t use everything in the bag. Things that I didn’t use are noted.

For Mom:

  1. Insurance & ID
  2. Long Phone Charger (6-10 ft)
  3. Toiletries (Hairbrush, Deodorant, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Conditioner)
  4. Hair Ties
  5. Lip Balm
  6. Shower Shoes— I tried to use these, but my feet were too swollen. I would recommend getting several sizes bigger than you usually wear.
  7. Massager
  8. Frida Mom C-Section Recovery Band– This was perfect! It comes with a hot/cold pack to use on both the front and the back to help with pain.
  9. Abdominal Binder ( I have heard mixed notes about whether or not the hospital provides)— I didn’t use this. The one provided by the hospital was great.
  10. Upside Down Peri Bottle
  11. Disposable High-Waist Underwear- I didn’t use these until I got home as the hospital gave me some to wear while there.
  12. Nursing/Pumping Bras
  13. Breast Pads
  14. Pajamas
  15. Nursing Gown
  16. Going Home Outfit

For Dad:

  1. Long Phone Charger (6-10 ft)
  2. Toiletries (see above for Mom)
  3. Pillow from Home
  4. Sweatshirt
  5. Comfy Clothes
  6. Pajamas
  7. Snacks for Both Parents (GF for mom) — cooler if needed, we didn’t end up bringing a cooler, but it was recommended for us to bring one.
  8. Chewing Gum

For Babies:

  1. Hospital Paperwork
  2. Car Seats (bases already installed)
  3. Announcement Plaques/Outfits
  4. Going Home Outfit
  5. 2 onesies each

As far as diapers and wipes go for the baby and pads for the mom, they are usually provided by the hospital. If you are worried about allergies or something, it is totally acceptable to bring your own.

They should have a hospital-grade breast pump available for you to use as well, but feel free to bring your own if you have a preference. I used the one provided to me, even though I had my own at home.

Also, it could be beneficial for you to bring an extra tote bag for all the miscellaneous things that you will acquire. Most of the stuff you have in your post-partum suite is available for you to take home, or they will just end up throwing it all away. They aren’t able to reuse most products for the next person due to infection risk.

If you have any questions about my experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Stay Golden,

Emily

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