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Why was it forbidden to take underwear to the maternity hospital? WDAY
We learned what the expectant mother needs to collect before the baby appears.
A bag with things in the hospital should be prepared a few weeks before giving birth in order to feel comfortable. However, you should first discuss this point with the staff, since each institution has its own rules. Now the question of what you can take with you to the hospital is approached quite gently. Earlier, just 20 years ago, they were not allowed to take anything with them: neither warm socks, nor a dressing gown, nor a nightie, nor even underwear. And without it, wearing a thick pad (they were also given out in the maternity hospital – in fact, they were old diapers) is still a quest. And the dressing gowns and nighties were so old and tattered that it hurt to look.
“Underwear is still not always allowed to be taken to the maternity hospital. According to the requirements of the sanitary and epidemiological regime, in some institutions it is still forbidden to have cotton panties brought from home. In the early days, women in childbirth generally wear diapers.
At first, in the hospital everything is always sterile. They are very strict about this. Household items may not be properly washed, etc. Therefore, it is possible to infect open wounds and stitches.
Secondly, especially after a cesarean, you need to wear comfortable disposable panties so that there is enough air and the organs are not swollen.
Thirdly, you need special large panties in the form of shorts made of elastic mesh for postoperative pads. Regular underwear is definitely not suitable for this. In addition, due to bleeding after surgery, you will often have to change your underpants. In this case, it will be convenient to use disposable underwear. “
What to take with you to the hospital?
The list of things that will be needed can be divided into several groups: before childbirth, after childbirth, for a newborn and discharge. However, you do not need to take huge trunks with you, because they will not be allowed with them. According to sanitary standards, the bag should not be made of leather or fabric. It is necessary to put everything in a bag that does not exceed the size of the bedside table.
Documents:
Passport and medical insurance policy (original and copy).
A card with data on how the pregnancy proceeded.
Medical card for 9 months.
Generic certificate.
A contract with a maternity hospital (if childbirth is paid).
Receipt for payment of the chamber (if chosen).
SnilS.
Before childbirth:
For a comfortable stay in the ward: shoe covers (several pairs) and bags for dirty linen.
Any loose robe, except terry, long T-shirt and sweatpants.
Nightgown.
Necessarily washable slates.
Thin and warm socks (several pairs).
Compression stockings to prevent blood clots in the veins.
Personal hygiene items: toothpaste and brush, shampoo, shaving razor, and wet or paper towels.
Dishes: a cup, spoon and mug.
A bottle of still water.
Garbage bags (there are none, since the room is sterile).
Dryers, juice and similar products.
For the kid:
Bonnets (light and warm).
Undershirts (depending on the season).
Rompers, bodysuits or jumpsuits made from 100% cotton.
Socks.
Disposable diapers for mothers and babies.
Diapers for newborns (large package).
Sterile cotton swabs.
Mix and bottle.
After childbirth:
Usually, a mother and child spend four to five days in the maternity hospital.
Disposable panties.
Sterile towels.
Postpartum pads.
Nursing bra.
Breast pads.
A book, etc. for leisure.
Phone charger.
For discharge from the hospital:
Cosmetics and curling iron for hair styling.
Clothes and shoes for mom.
An envelope for a child, depending on the weather.