As your due date approaches, it's time to make all the preparations for the birth.
If possible, by working on preparations as early as possible, you will be able to proceed with preparations without burdening the pregnant woman's body.
This time, I will introduce a list of childbirth preparations that you want to prepare for childbirth.
■When is the best time to prepare for childbirth?
When is the best time to start preparing for childbirth?
In general, many women start around the 7th to 8th month of pregnancy, and it seems that many people think that it is time to start preparations when the belly becomes more noticeable after knowing the gender.
By the way, the body of a pregnant woman tends to stabilize around 7 months, so many people start when morning sickness subsides and when the belly is not that big.
Therefore, it is recommended to start preparing from around 7 months, when the morning sickness has subsided, as it will be the time when the body is the least burdensome and the mental state is calm and easy to move.
On the other hand, at 9 months, the belly will start to grow and the body will not be able to move freely.
Pregnant women often feel unwell during the last trimester of pregnancy and often become nervous, so it is a good idea to complete some preparations before entering the last trimester.
■ Birth preparation necessary for hospitalization
First of all, we will introduce the necessary preparations for pregnant women to be hospitalized.・Prepare your maternal and child health handbook, health insurance card, patient registration card, personal seal, money, smartphone, charger, and birth certificate.
・Preparation for mom
In addition, 2 or 3 puerperal shorts and a pack of puerperal pads are required for hospitalization, and slippers are very useful for moving around the hospital.
Furthermore, it goes without saying that in winter, but in summer it can be cold in an air-conditioned room, so socks and a haori are necessary.
A straw with a plastic bottle cap and a plastic bottle of tea or water are convenient for rehydration until childbirth.
It is very convenient because it is easy to rehydrate even when lying down.
It's also helpful to bring a face towel and a tennis ball to relieve strain during labor.
During hospitalization after childbirth, pelvic belt, about 3 nursing bras, 1 pack of breast milk pads, bath towel for bathing and face towel for wiping indoors, body soap, portable shampoo, rinse, toothbrush set and face wash It is recommended that you prepare a set, tissues, nursing cushion, tableware, writing utensils to use when filling out documents, clothes and cosmetics to wear when you leave the hospital, and alcohol disinfection sheets (for quick use when disinfecting tables and hands). .
・Preparation items for the baby
After giving birth, prepare 1 or 2 baby underwear or baby clothes and 1 swaddle to put on your baby when you leave the hospital.
You will be returning home with a child seat in your car, so be sure to purchase one before you give birth.
In addition, it is convenient to prepare 4 or 5 gauze handkerchiefs that are gentle on the skin to use when wiping your mouth when you vomit milk or breast milk.
In addition, if you want to take pictures during childbirth or when you are discharged from the hospital, it is a good idea to bring a camera or video camera.
■ Items to prepare after discharge
We will introduce the necessary preparations for childcare that can be used at home after leaving the hospital.
First of all, prepare a crib and a baby futon for your baby to sleep on.
The period of use of the crib is limited, and leaving it on for a long time can get in the way, so renting one is also recommended.
Prepare a baby bath and baby soap to use when bathing.
We also prepare about 10 pieces of gauze that can be used to wash the body when bathing.
Gauze is very useful and often used for wiping your mouth and face, so the more you have, the more convenient it is.
Below are the items that you should definitely purchase.
・Diapers ・Diaper trash can ・Diaper changing sheet ・Baby wipes
・About 5 pieces of short underwear (underwear with a hem that reaches the waist)
・About 5 pairs of combi underwear (Underwear with a view that extends to knee length, and underwear that can be buttoned to look like trousers)
・About 5-6 pieces of two-way all (baby clothes that can be worn like a dress or pants with snaps)
・ 2 or 3 coveralls (coveralls with trousers)
・1 baby dress (can be used at the time of discharge)
・About 3 bibs ・Nail clippers for babies
・Cotton swabs for babies (for ear care, navel care, etc.)
・Skin care products for babies (such as baby lotion that can be used to prevent dryness)
・Baby bottle ・Baby bottle cleaning ・Disinfection goods ・Powder milk ・Baby carrier ・Stroller ・Sunscreen cream for babies
In addition, it is a good idea to prepare a baby gym and merry so that the baby does not get bored.
The baby gym can be used later as an educational activity.
In addition, it is convenient to have a bouncer.
A nasal aspirator that can be used when you have a cold is also recommended. There are manual and automatic types, but the automatic type is recommended.
As a tool that can be used when going out with a baby, it is a good idea to purchase a light and easy-to-use mother's bag.
■Summary
So far, I have introduced the birth preparation list that I would like to prepare if possible.
In addition to this, there are things that are convenient to prepare, such as breast pumps and nursing capes, but there are cases where people purchased them and did not use them after all.
Therefore, it is a good idea to prepare the minimum necessary items first, and purchase later items as needed.