What to bring to hospital For labour • Camera (as well as batteries, chargers and memory cards) • Comfortable clothing and slip on footwear for afterwards • Favourite music (iPod docking stations are available in our Birthing Suites and Maternity Ward) • Laptop if desired. Wi-Fi access is available on request • Lip balm • Magazines/book • Oil/lotion for massage • Preferred snacks • Sarong, or old t-shirt • Spray bottle (non aerosol) for cooling • Sweets/lollies • Warm socks • Consent for Hep B and Vitamin K form For you • Breast pads and maternity bras • Comfortable clothing for the daytime • Extra underwear • List of people to telephone • Maternity pads • Nightwear/dressing gown • Reading/writing material • Slippers (footwear must be worn at all times) • Toiletries For your baby • Any clothes you may wish to dress your baby in • Blankets and clothes for going home • Infant car restraint for day of discharge • Please note: singlets, t-shirts, nappies and cotton wraps are provided during your stay. Please feel free to bring your own baby clothes and wraps. * Please read our privacy policy regarding camera and video use on page 11. If you think you may be in labour and are coming to hospital, please phone ahead to advise the midwives in the Birthing Suites on 07 3394 7328. Visiting hours 10.30am – 1.00pm 3.00pm – 8.00pm Rest period 1.00pm – 3.00pm We encourage you to monitor the number of visitors and the length of time they stay to prevent you from becoming excessively tired. If you require privacy at any time, we will kindly direct your visitors to the lounge area or the coffee shop. 6 Greenslopes Maternity Childbirth and Parent Education
Childbirth and Parent Ed Book 1015 PI448
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