Hospital Bag UK

I am really very confuse, can anyone tell me what to pack in hospital bag as I am first time Mom and I really don’t know what to pack and what to leave. Some videos on youtube says to pack nail filer as well. Is it okay to file nail of a new born Baby?

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I haven't seen anything stating a nail file, this is definitely not on your list of priorities in the hospital.
Couple of baby clothes, vest, onesie that sort of thing. Nappies, cotton wool or wipes depending what you read. Muslins, blanket.

Here's my list for me and baby! I've never needed to file babies nails straight away, although they can be long. Most newborn onsies have sleeves that fold over the hands to stop scratching!

Maternity pads
Adult nappies
Outfit to go home in big and stretchy
Toiletries - inc hair bands, lip balm
Button up pyjamas
Nightie (black best)
Maternity underwear
Socks
Dressing gown
Phone charger (XL Lead)
Small fan
Peri bottle
Flip flops
Maternity bras
Hand sanitiser
Milton sanitiser wipes
Headphones
Snacks
Drinks
Towel
If induction - cards/switch/iPad/books etc
C section? - gum and peppermint tea
Your own pillow from home
Water bottle
Feeding pillow
Hoodie to stay in car

Last minute grab pillow, feeding pillow, hoodie for the car, water bottle, headphones

Car seat
Baby coming home outfit:
Cardigan and hat for home journey
Nappies
Wipes
Blanket
Muslins
Hats x2
Dummies
Vests x4 tiny and newborn
Sleepsuits x4 tiny and newborn
Swaddle

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Someone has to know I’m going crazy!

The staff room at work had these little cookie cake type things and they tasted so good, like marzipan! They’re little flower shapes but I can’t seem to find them online and no one in the building knows where they came from apparently 😫😫😫

C section

How long after your c section did u have sex with ur partner dk how long to wait as I’ve had a c section 3 weeks ago.

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Hiii growth scan today and just want to know everyone's opinions as ive left upset and feel like i dont know how worried to be!! Im 35weeks plus 1 and baby is now breach they've said they are worried about his growth and im now on weekly scans as he looks around 5lbs is this really small or??? Worried for baby and had planned to do a natural birth so its all just knocked me back a bit

They've basically told me the only option is a c section at 38/39 weeks unless he moves on his own

Silly question: if you felt like you were going to give birth BEFORE 40 weeks, were you right?

I know this is a weird question, but if ever during pregnancy you felt like you were going to go into labour sooner than 40 weeks.... Were you correct. Just curious

I’m being emergency induced at 39+4 weeks pregnant for the size of my babies head 🤣

So his head is on the larger side, has been for weeks. I’ve been told if he stays inside cooking, it could get even bigger. His head isn’t and probably won’t engage to start natural labour because it’s so big 🤣 I just feel like…that’s an absolute hilarious thing to tell him when he’s older hahaha and I feel very immature about it. He’s completely healthy otherwise.

Anyway, they did say it could end in a c-section because it might get stuck or completely tear me to shreds, which I’m more scared of a c-section which is why I’ve opted for the induction, has this ever happened to anyone else? My first was easy, I had no issues whatsoever. This one seems a lot scarier 🥲 not to mention my family aren’t supporting me as much as they were before they knew I was being induced, my SIL is due via c-section on 1st September, and they’ve all been saying how my son will be born on the same day as him or after, but now that he’s coming this week…they have been distant and their energy has switched up massively. No excitement, no joy, like nothing they would usually be saying/doing. Almost like I’ve just told them the weather and they’ve nodded along and said oh….

I have name options. I have my preferences, partner has his. I have a favourite on this list and so does he, there are only 2 we have fully agreed!

Help!!!