Caring Goodies

Maybe you know of friends or strangers who have endured extended stays at the hospital? Check out this list of caring goodies then create your own package to share. 
Some ideas include...

• Cough drops
• Slippers
• Robe
• Ear plugs
• Lip moisturizer
• Battery operated candle
• Magazine
• Book
• Package of soft tissues
• Snacks
• Newspaper
• Journal
• Word puzzles
• Prayer Shawl
• Digital photo album

What else would be caring to include in a hospital package?

Birth Plan Preparations

From what nurses shared with us the more succinct the plan, the better likelihood for hospital staff to actually glance at it. We excluded some items that were irrelevant to major decisions, such as my personal preferences for ice chips, battery operated music player, breathing techniques, etc.


Remember to print several copies in order to give to appropriate staff, include within your hospital chart, etc.


What will/did your birth plan include? How early do you share your birth plan with your doctor, midwife, doula, etc.?
**Post a comment and I will send you my one-page birth plan as a PDF attachment!**