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Lots of things to keep you entertained. I would also suggest an eye mask and earplugs to help sleep. I also took my pregnancy pillow and a blanket so I was more comfy at night. Perhaps some nice spray, like pillow spray to help you feel relaxed and more at home. Also, when you check in, ask if they have any side rooms available. You’ll get more rest and better privacy.
take some headphones, i wish i did to drown out the noise of the ward and other people x
I would pack some music, headphones, playlists. Some nice snacks and drinks. I took fruit and nuts to help keep full & energy levels at a good level. I took some clary sage to help induce labour, some chocolate, nice warm socks, comfy floaty dress of some kind, hair bobbles, I downloaded scrabble app to play with my partner, maybe some cards or a game of some kind, magazine, something you feel comfy to walk in
Headphones/earplugs and sleep mask is a MUST. The ward is so noisy! Bring things for a shower, slippers and PJ's - you're not a patient really so wear things that make you comfy rather than a gown. Also things that make you happy to boost that oxytocin! Also to add, I had an induction with every step and then an emergency c section at the end - the worst bit was the sweeps so don't let the horror stories get into your head, it's actually pretty chill!
I went in, in the afternoon and didn’t have my waters broken until the following morning. So I would just say snacks and any forms of entertainment you enjoy incase you’re in a similar situation. I had a book and my iPad, I would definitely advise headphones too
Hi Chloe, I too was induced at 27 weeks due to GD, I went in Sunday and I had her Tuesday morning and was home by 1 that day, packing wise I packed a suitcase for me dad and babe and I put in snacks drinks pyjamas, a nightie a wash bag some clothes for dad, clothes for baby charger etc I deffo recommend taking a pillow in each and we took a tablet in to watch TV x
I took comfy clothes that I didn't mind walking around it, a tablet to watch movies on and snacks. I was glad I took snacks as the menu at lunch and dinner were the same and they also kept bringing in my hot meal whilst I was attached to the CTG monitor so couldn't move to eat it and they took it away after 30 mins if it was a hot meal so I ate snacks alongside a sandwich instead of getting my husband to grab hot food x
Hiya, I was induced at 39 weeks due to having a big baby. I had the pessary inserted at 1pm, started contracting by 9pm that same evening then was in active labour (4cm dilated) by 4:45am and she was born at 10:03am, waters broke by themselves aswell! I was expecting to be in there for days, but it was quite a quick positive experience ☺️ main things I found useful was nighties and pjs of course! A water bottle with a straw for when in labor, lip balm (gas and air dries your mouth and lips out so this was a god send) slippers, snacks, lucozade (this helped through labor lol) 💗
Pack some fave snacks , fave drinks , magazine , book , word searches , maybe download some films