What to Bring
For Labor
- 2 bed pillows with favorite cases
- Lotion/oil for massages
- Warm socks
- Lip balm for moisture
- Picture or item for focal point
- Massage tools
- Camera and film
- Aromatherapy
- Contact supplies and glasses
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- CD’s (music)
- Baby book for foot printing
For Partner
- Insurance information
- Snacks for labor
- Change of clothes/toiletries
- Phone numbers of friends/relatives to call
- Calling card for long distance friends/family
For Mom’s Stay
Toiletries
Panties/Nursing Bras (no underwires)/Nursing Pads
PJ’s for support person if they are staying overnight
Personal snacks for your room (optional)
Robe & slippers
Treats for siblings (videos, snacks, etc.)
Loose fitting clothing for your trip home
For Baby
- Going home clothes/receiving blanket
- Sweater/cap/extra blanket (if needed for cold weather)
- Infant car seat, correctly installed*
~ The Evenflo Embrace is available from St.Vincent Women’s
Hospital Indianapolis for $56.00 Monday‐Friday 8:00am‐4:00pm. Also available is the Chicco KeyFit for $115.00. Please call 317-415-7447 for more information.
*Please Note: Car seat inspections are not done as part of your postpartum
stay and are not available on the Family Care Unit.