What to Pack for the Hospital When Delivering Your Baby [Checklist]

Getting ready to welcome your baby is exciting, and packing your hospital bag ahead of time can help you feel more prepared. The Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is designed with family in mind, offering spacious, private rooms filled with natural light and home-like comforts. We want your baby’s birth to be a special experience, so here’s a checklist of what to bring when it’s time to deliver to help you feel more comfortable and relaxed. 

Babies work on their own schedules, so we recommend that you have your hospital bag packed early in the third trimester of pregnancy. Keep it in your car or a hall closet, so you have easy access.  

Here's our checklist of what to pack for the hospital:

Packing ahead of time ensures you have everything you need for a comfortable and memorable birthing experience. If you have any questions, your care team at The Birth Place is here to help every step of the way. 

Megan Palermo, RN is a clinical nurse educator at The Birth Place of Southern NH Medical Center.