What to bring with you
To help you prepare for your stay at Queensway Carleton Hospital's Childbirth Centre, here is a list of some common things you should bring with you to help make you stay more comfortable.
Things you will need:
- Comfortable clothing, sweater, housecoat, pajamas, slippers/socks
- Nursing bra and nursing friendly shirts (if breastfeeding)
- Breastfeeding pillow (optional)
- Breast pump, if breastfeeding and you own one.
- Reusable water bottle
- Hot/cold pack
- Nipple ointment
- Female personal hygiene products (super absorbency pads/diapers) 2 dozen
- Underwear
- Phone and extra long phone charger
- Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, lip balm, shampoo, soap, etc.
- Snacks
Things your partner or support person will need:
- Comfortable clothing, sweater
- Pillow and sleeping bag/blanket
- Toiletries
- Reusable water bottle
Things you will need for your baby:
- Newborn diapers (2 dozen)
- Baby wipes
- Sleeper, undershirts, onesies, etc. (seasonally appropriate)
- Socks
- Receiving blanket
- Soother
- Pen to fill out forms
- CSA approved infant car seat with base installed in car. You do not need to bring this in until baby is being discharged (this is required to bring baby home).
In the event you need to use a breast pump, Medela breast pump kits are available at a cost on our unit with a pump to use while admitted. Pump rentals for home are available at the Gift Box.
If you are missing or forget any items, many of these essentials can be purchased at our onsite:
- Gift Box: open Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Pharmacy: open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Click here to download the packing list.