Hospital bag (UK)

What did everyone pack for their section? I'm staying in for 3 days due to mental health, not really sure what I'll need to bring, feeling very nervous. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

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I would definitely recommend a decent hand held fan! It was a life saver for me!

Honestly, I overpacked the first time. All this c section recovery things. I've got my second one in April. The main things I will bring is huge pyjamas, huge underwear (not c section underwear) as they were wayyy to tight on me and some sliders. My hospital said I couldn't shower for 5 days so I just bought mini face wash, toothpaste and deodorant to freshen up after my c section. I honestly didn't go through my hospital bag at all apart from these things. I would say I heard peppermint tea for trapped wind but I never had any the first time xxx

Oh a long phone charger lead!! Xx

i over packed i personally didn’t really use much. i recommend a good hand held fan as it gets HOT and a long charger. a button up nighty as youll still have the catheter for abit etc , huge pjs so your comfy and underwear. peppermint chewing gum (or anything peppermint )really helped me with trapped wind. best thing i did was put my hair in french braids so i dont have it bothering me:)

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