Things to prepare when a baby is coming

[Rajzh_niX]

Got some question kung unsa man jud ang andamon kung magkababy na coz hapit na jud...this october na manganak akong partner and wa pa mi idea what among angay andamon ug paliton...

Can you share kung unsay angay buhaton/andamon?....

thank you guys...

[psyrille_alphatrix]

For the mother:

• A valid ID (driver's license or other ID), your insurance card, and any hospital paperwork you need
-- valid IDs are needed especially sa admission
-- in my case I need the Philhealth papers already done kay basin ako partner maglisod ug pangita kay lahi man mi ug workplace, kuhaon na daan ang MDR (member's data record) sa office
-- sa mga dili married nga gusto gamiton ang apelyido sa papa, prepare nalang sad ug community tax certificate or cedula for the both of you

• A list of people to call and their phone numbers, your cell phone and charger

After your baby's born, you'll want to call family and friends to let them know the good news. Make a list of people you'll want to contact ahead of time so you don't forget someone important when you're exhausted after delivery.

• Toiletries

Pack a few personal items, such as a toothbrush and toothpaste, lip balm, deodorant, a brush and comb, makeup, and a hair band or barrettes. Hospitals usually provide soap, shampoo, and lotion, but you might prefer your own.


• A bathrobe, a nightgown or two, slippers, and a few pairs of socks

Hospitals provide gowns and socks for you to use during your stay, but most will allow you to wear your own clothes if you prefer. Choose something loose and comfortable that you don't mind getting dirty. Your own slippers and robe come in handy once you're up and walking around.

• Comfortable nursing bras or regular bras

Whether or not you choose to breastfeed, your breasts are likely to be tender and swollen when your milk comes in. This can happen anytime during the first several days after delivery. Once it does, breast pads can help absorb leaks.

• Several pairs of maternity underpants

Some women love the mesh underwear usually provided by the hospital; others don't. You can't go wrong with your own roomy cotton underpants. Make sure the waistband is loose enough that it won't press on your abdomen at all. The hospital will provide sanitary pads, which you'll need because even after a c-section, you'll bleed after delivery. Make sure you have a supply of heavy-duty pads waiting at home!

• Snacks!

Once the nurses give you the okay to start eating, you may be pretty hungry, and you won't want to rely solely on hospital food. So bring your own – crackers, fresh or dried fruit, nuts, granola bars, or whatever you think you'll enjoy. A bottle of nonalcoholic champagne might be fun for celebrating, too.

• A book on newborn care

The hospital will probably provide you with a book, but you may prefer your own. Of course, the postpartum nurses will be there to answer questions and show you how to change, hold, nurse, and bathe your newborn if you need guidance.

• Whatever will help you relax and feel comfortable

Here are some possibilities: your own pillow (use a patterned or colorful pillowcase so it doesn't get mixed up with the hospital's pillows), music and something to play it on, light reading material, a sleep mask to help you nap during the day.

• A notepad or journal and pen or pencil

Track your baby's feeding sessions, write down questions you have for the nurse, note what the pediatrician tells you, jot down memories of your baby's first few days, and so on. Some people bring a baby book so they can record the birth details right away.

• A going-home outfit

Bring something roomy and easy to get into (believe it or not, you'll probably still look 5 or 6 months pregnant) and a pair of flat, comfortable shoes. If you're going to wear pants, make sure the waistband is loose and won't press on your incision.


For the father:

• A camera or video camera with batteries, charger, and memory card (or film or tape)

• Toiletries

• Comfortable shoes and a few changes of comfortable clothes

• Snacks and something to read

• Money for parking and change for vending machines
-- para nasad pang-down sa hospital, ug palit ug medicine kung naay ipapaliit ang hospital


For your baby:

• Baby clothes for the hospital stay

The hospital will provide diapers and some sort of clothing, such as a pair of pajamas or a sleep shirt. You can bring baby clothes of your own if you like. One-piece stretchy outfits that snap or zip up the front are easiest for diaper changes.

• A going-home outfit

Your baby will need an outfit to go home in, including socks or booties if the clothing doesn't have feet, and a soft cap if the air is likely to be cool. Make sure the legs on your baby's clothes are separate so the car seat strap can fit between them.

• A receiving blanket

The hospital will provide blankets for swaddling your baby while you're there, but you may want to bring your own to tuck around your baby in the car seat for the ride home. Make it a heavy one if the weather's cold.

• Diapers
-- start with individual packs, basin dili hiyang imong baby sa usa ka brand you can try several brands first before buying a big pack



check this website out for more info:

What to pack for the hospital when you're having a c-section | BabyCenter

[tikLish]

ayaw intawn kaLimti ang kwarta pambayad sa hospitaL biLL..ahehehe..and sa imo baby, ang hospitaL diLi mn jud mo-recommend nga i-bottLe feed daun..pero mas ok kung magdaLa namo feeding bottLe daan nya ayaw Lang ipakita sa mga nurse or doctor.. kay if waLa pa kaau miLk imo wife as in magbinuntagay jud na ug hiLak ang baby so mas maau ifeed lang sa through bottLe then maka-request mn mo ug formuLa sa nursing station ana..hihi..para makatuLog sad inyo baby..

[heroineofthe90s]

1st week of Sept akong EDD, pero as early as 28 weeks, namalit nami baby clothes good for 1 week, crib and stroller. kapoy naman gud cge lakaw2x pamalit kung dako na tiyan.

next namo i prepare ang things to bring at hospital during delivery. need to ask pa my OB kung what these things are basin daghan ra kaau among madala and dili magamit ang tanan. maayo ng mangutana ta sa suhito... layo raba amoa, Minglanilla then plan ko manganak sa chong hua.

[Rajzh_niX]

lisod jud plano sah kung naa na padung baby.....thanks for your opinions...be glad if you can share more....boy diay akong baby...

[MERRA]

sa ako experience, after giving birth to my two daughters, prepare cash gyod, pang down payment, mobilization, kaon, meds. ug uban pa
sa mama: adult diapers, maternity pads, toilettries,duster kay mas comfortable eventhough mohatag man sad ang hospital ug gown
sa baby:receiving blanket, baby clothes small sizes lang usa, pang newborn nga diapers,depende sa hospital kay ang uban di mosugot magda mo ug baby bottles kay ipa breastfeed man nila, but in my case,gepapalit gyod mi dayun ug baby bottles, sa milk ang pedia man sa baby ang mo prescribe sa specific brand, so mao pud inyo e follow,

sa papa: inig hatod sa mommy sa labor room, beter rest and sleep lang usa kay by the time mo deliver na si mommy ma miss nimu 1st glimpse sa imu baby kay mao pay pagtog nimu kay natagbaw hinuwat while mommy was still in labor, 2x nani nahitabo sa ako hubby, hehehe

[shades_of_pink]

congratulations on your baby boy

sa akong ate nagshopping na siya for baby things pag 7 months and we were all excited kay first baby sa family, we bought a lot of cute things like clothes and toys only to know that dili jud siya magamit dayon kai dugay man nidako ang baby and the clothes were too big for him!

so i would suggest buy lang sah newborn clothes 1 set and a comfy blanket to keep him warm, they need to be wrapped up pa man so you cannot dress them up to show them off pa

[reginakrys]

august 22 akong EDC, but by next week considered full-term nako..=) akong bana ngready sa things, igo rko nghatag lista kay for most of the time gipa-bedrest man ko..

MOMMY
- clothes: dusters (preferably kanang abli2x sa atubangan kay para easy access inig breastfeed), nursing bras, panties, going-home outfit
- toiletries: soap, shampoo / conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc etc etc
- adult diapers / maternity or overnight pads -- ingon akong OB i'll probably be using diapers ig first 1-2 days, then pwede na maternity or overnight pads after
- breast pads, breast cream
- medications
- bath towel
- latest ultrasound

BABY
- clothes: receiving blankets, kimono, bonnet, mittens, socks, going-home outfit
- newborn diapers
- toiletries: baby soap
- baby bottle (in case needed)

OTHERS
- alcohol, cotton buds / pledgets: for cord care (but i think supplied ni sa hospital)
- small index cards: manugo mi sa nurse nga mu-hitch mi sa baby footprints
- Daddy's clothes and toiletries (optional pud, para dli nlng cya mouli incase manimaho na cya.. lols)
- camera, cellphones, laptop (with chargers) - for documentation and announcement purposes

[Rajzh_niX]

congratulations on your baby boy

thank you...

[Rajzh_niX]

august 22 akong EDC, but by next week considered full-term nako..=) akong bana ngready sa things, igo rko nghatag lista kay for most of the time gipa-bedrest man ko..

MOMMY
- clothes: dusters (preferably kanang abli2x sa atubangan kay para easy access inig breastfeed), nursing bras, panties, going-home outfit
- toiletries: soap, shampoo / conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc etc etc
- adult diapers / maternity or overnight pads -- ingon akong OB i'll probably be using diapers ig first 1-2 days, then pwede na maternity or overnight pads after
- breast pads, breast cream
- medications
- bath towel
- latest ultrasound

BABY
- clothes: receiving blankets, kimono, bonnet, mittens, socks, going-home outfit
- newborn diapers
- toiletries: baby soap
- baby bottle (in case needed)

OTHERS
- alcohol, cotton buds / pledgets: for cord care (but i think supplied ni sa hospital)
- small index cards: manugo mi sa nurse nga mu-hitch mi sa baby footprints
- Daddy's clothes and toiletries (optional pud, para dli nlng cya mouli incase manimaho na cya.. lols)
- camera, cellphones, laptop (with chargers) - for documentation and announcement purposes

thanks sa list....nursing graduate ko pero sometimes mablock-out baya sad ta gamay kung unsay angay buhaton... heheheee