Things to put together

Whether you give birth at home or in the hospital, you must have the following things ready at home:

• Maternity package containing:
  • 10 fiber mats (or 2 maternity mattresses and 5 fiber mats)
  • 1 sterile umbilical clamp
  • 2 boxes of sterile gauze
  • 10 pieces large mesh 10 × 10 cm
  • small bottle of alcohol 70%
  • 3 packs maternity towels
  • 1 pack of 100 grams cotton zigzag
  • net pants
  • waterproof mattress
  • thermometer for rectal use (no ear thermometer)
• If you give birth at home then you must also have the following:
  • 2 rubbish bags
  • 2 buckets
  • 2 jars
  • soap dispenser with liquid soap
  • emergency light
  • bed protection so that the whole mattress is covered (e.g. foil, often in the maternity package, but also available at D-I-Y shops)
  • bed pan (on loan at home care)
  • bed raisers (on loan from home care) or four crates for 1.5 liter bottles
  • at least five cloth diapers (hydrophilic)
  • rectal thermometer
• Ensure that from 37 weeks your ‘hospital bag’ is ready containing:
  • your pregnancy card
  • insurance
  • baby clothes, including 2 cotton baby hats
  • clothing for yourself, including nice warm socks
  • money or smart card for the parking
  • car seat
  • toiletries
  • photographs or film unit, charged batteries
  • energy-rich food and drink
  • if necessary, glasses or lenses
  • do not forget to take your house keys with you