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5 Things To Pack In Your Covid-19 Hospital Bag + Baby Magic Lotion GIVEAWAY

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5 Things To Pack In Your Covid-19 Hospital Bag!

Raise your hand if you expected to give birth during a global pandemic!

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Yeah, me neither- but we are mamas, and we will make the best of it! Many expectant mother’s birth plans, visions, and labor & delivery will be going much different than they would have expected otherwise. I’ve compiled a small list of some new things I will be packing or expecting out of my labor and delivery, and hope they are helpful to you. Let me know what you would add to this list in the comments!

Electronics & Chargers

With my first son, I truly had an audience in the delivery room! Everyone who was the closest to my was able to share in the joy & love of bringing my first child into the world. With my second little one, it will be a much, much different experience. I will unfortunately not be able to have the love and support of my parents, sister, and grandmother during or right after delivery like I did last time, and will not get the encouragement of my mom while I go through labor this go around. I hope and plan to have the second best thing and be able to take lots of photos, videos, and video chat our closest family during different parts of my labor, and to show off our newest bundle of joy after he is born!

Baby Magic Lotion

Since many women are experiencing longer hospital stays due to Covid-19 (depending on where you live & circumstances), your new little one will start needing some baby products sooner than your previous children! This can include a bath since many hospitals no longer usually bath new babies in house, or nourishing their sensitive skin while the varnix starts to fall away. For me, it will be more of a comfort- feeling like my family and the new baby smell is wrapping me in a giant, socially distanced hug!

Birth Plan + Reasonable Changes

With so much uncertainty in the world right now, a birth plan is where you can feel like you have some control over your situation. But like always, be willing to make reasonable changes based on certain circumstances, or how you are handling labor in the moment. For example, you may want to try something super cool like pulling your baby out yourself. Yes- you can do that! I “caught” my first son, and cannot wait to do it again with my second!

Remember to be open to reasonable changes- you’re giving birth during a freaking global pandemic. Without additional support of a mother or doula in many hospitals, expectant mothers may tire faster or lose motivation without the extra encouragement. Do not feel bad if you were planning for an unmedicated birth, and opt for an epidural or other pain medication during your labor & delivery.

Matching Robe & Baby Swaddle

Most hospitals are not allowing any visitors in the maternity ward, which means many of your introductions and announcements will be made through photos, video chat, and social media. Make sure to capture some of your earliest moments, and splurge on a matching set for your new bundle and yourself! Make sure it is soft, comfortable, and something you’re super happy with since many sets can be a bit spendy.

Your Most Comfortable Masks

Many hospitals are requiring birth partners, and even mothers to wear masks when they are in the hospital- especially if you did not get a Covid-19 test done beforehand. The last this you will want to wear for days is one of the hospital issued medical masks when you are in pain or trying to snuggle your newborn. I recommend bringing several comfortable masks such as a fabric one with a filter, and even one of those mask spacers so you can have a little extra breathing room through contractions if you are required to wear one during labor.