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Preparing for hospitalization for childbirth

As the due date approaches, you will start to worry about not only the baby's belongings, but also what you will bring with you when you are hospitalized and your daily life.
It is recommended that you start preparations as early as possible, such as the day before you are admitted to hospital or around your due date, so that you can be prepared whenever the baby is born.

Start preparing for hospitalization about one month in advance.

In the case of a first birth

For many adults, this is their first time being hospitalized.
The guideline is to start one month before, while you are preparing to welcome your baby.
If you start stocking up a little at a time early, you'll have peace of mind in case you suddenly have to be hospitalized.
Also, be sure to discuss and decide whether the husband will be present.

Things to decide
□Transportation to the hospital □Contact information if the husband will be present (what if he is at work? etc.)

For the second or subsequent child

You may be worried about hospital supplies, but first you should decide how to care for your older child.
It's reassuring to simulate hospitalization timings for both daytime and nighttime.
Discuss in detail who will be responsible for things like meals and taking the children to and from nursery school or kindergarten, and make requests in advance to those involved, such as dad, grandma, grandpa, etc.

Things to decide
□ Where your older child will stay while you are hospitalized □ If your child goes to nursery school/kindergarten, what about transportation (e.g., who will be responsible for transportation/pick-up and drop-off times)
□ Communication between family members in case of emergency or hospitalization at night □ Simulation of meals for older children while hospitalized, shopping if you do not go home to your parents' home

Voices of senior mothers

I asked my husband to take my older child to and from kindergarten. I made a list of what he needed to bring each day and what clothes he needed to wash, and posted it in the bathroom so he wouldn't forget. I also put his child's school bag there, and it seemed like he could check it together and get ready.
I wasn't worried about my husband's meals, but I prepared meals for my older child, taking into consideration the balance of seasonings and favorite ingredients, and froze them. On weekends, we got by by eating out or combining my husband's cooking with prepared foods.
Since we didn't go back to our hometowns for our second child, I researched and registered with online supermarkets in advance. I also ordered some easy-to-cook meals that could be delivered to my home and tried them out when I had time.
After giving birth, I couldn't take my child to and from school for at least two weeks, so I relied on both of my parents, who live nearby, to pick him up. I decided on a day of the week and planned a schedule in advance, such as a weekly schedule, to avoid putting too much strain on them.

What you need for hospitalization

What you need to do for admission
□ Maternal and Child Health Handbook □ Health Insurance Card □ Patient Card □ Cash □ Writing utensils (ballpoint pen, notepad)
□ Seal

What you need when you are hospitalized
□ 2-3 pairs of pajamas (front-opening) □ 1 long-sleeved cardigan or other outer layer □ Nursing bra (bra top, etc.)
□ 3-5 pairs of postpartum shorts/sanitary shorts □ Socks □ Slippers □ Postpartum pads/maternity napkins □ Breast pads □ Toiletries □ Towels/bath towels □ Tissues/plastic bags □ A set of clothes for the mother when she leaves the hospital □ A set of clothes for the baby when she leaves the hospital

Some hospitals and maternity hospitals provide this, so be sure to check in advance.

What your baby needs

Most of the things your baby will need while in hospital will be provided by the hospital. Be sure to check with the hospital about what you will need when you leave.

Mainly what you need
□ 1-2 pairs of underwear □ 1-2 baby clothes □ Swaddling cloth □ Diapers □ Socks (depending on the season)
□Gauze handkerchief

If you have a formal dress prepared, you'll want to have your baby wear it when they leave the hospital.

What you need depending on your transportation when you leave the hospital
□ Child car seat (if driving home, one that can be used from 0 months old)
□ Stroller (if available nearby, suitable for children aged 0 months and over)
□ Baby carrier (can be used from 0 months)

If it is difficult for you to return home with your family, please do not force yourself and take a taxi.

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Gauze handkerchief

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Gauze handkerchief

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Useful things to have

There are some unexpected things that come in handy while you're in the hospital.
Since you will have a lot of small items, it would be a good idea to have a favorite pouch where you can divide them up.

Useful hospital supplies
□Small pouch □Eco bag: These are useful when shopping inside the hospital.
□Straw for plastic bottles: This is very useful for drinking water while lying in bed.
□ Cups: Depending on the hospital, there may not be cups in your room. After you leave the hospital, you can use them for your child.
□S-shaped hook: This is really useful when you want to hang various things on the bed rails!
□ Hair dryer: If your private room does not have one, bring a travel-sized hair dryer.
□Thermal mug: For when you want to drink a hot drink. You can also prepare tea bags of your favorite drink.
□Charger cord: A longer one (over 2m) is convenient.
□ Detergent: If you can wash your clothes, bring small amounts.
Nipple care products: Frequent breastfeeding begins immediately after birth. It's reassuring to have some care products.