"Sidheag McCormack" wrote in message...

April & Bump writes:

I am not going to breastfeed so should I take my own bottles or will
this
hospital have those little ready bottles things??????

Most hospitals here don't provide anything for formula feeding, because
they don't want to present it as an option that's as good as
breastfeeding.
I think that even mothers with medical reasons for not breastfeeding have
to provide all their own stuff.

My hospital provides glass jar type things with made up formula (you can
choose your brand) with a disposable pre-steralized teat that you put
together yourself and they let you have water to warm it.... but I
breastfeed personally... maybe calling them is a good idea?

Should I take anything for the actual labour or just
use what they provide....


Sidheag

They provided my sanitary towels I needed during labour. Last time I wish
I'd have taken my own pillows.. hospital ones slipped about. Another thing
is hair bobbles! Mine snapped and my long hair was a pain! Luckily sister
brought me one!

I was super lazy last time.. got my bag packed by about 39 weeks but then
went 11 days over which was unusual for me!

How long do you plan to stay in hospital? That will help you in terms of how
much you should take. I have only ever stayed one night.. but always
overpack!

Andrea mom of 6 Erin is now 9 weeks!