Delivery Preparation Checklist
After entering the third trimester, making full preparations for delivery can help you welcome the arrival of new life more calmly. Here is a detailed preparation checklist.
Documents and Files Preparation
Essential Documents
- ID Card: Original and copy of both husband and wife's ID cards
- Marriage Certificate: Original and copy
- Medical Insurance Card: Ensure there is enough balance in the card
- Prenatal Checkup File: Complete prenatal checkup records
- Birth Permit: Handled by local family planning department
- Household Register: For baby's birth certificate
Other Documents
- Hospital Appointment Slip: If booked in advance
- Bank Card: Prepare enough cash
- Emergency Contact: Contact information of family and friends
- Birth Plan: If there are special instructions
Hospital Bag Preparation
Maternal Supplies
Clothing
- Nursing Clothes: 2-3 pieces, front opening design for easy breastfeeding
- Nursing Bras: 2-3 pieces, good support
- Disposable Underwear: 1 pack, for postpartum use
- Loose Pajamas: 2-3 sets, front opening is better
- Breast Pads: 1-2 boxes
- Socks: 3-4 pairs, warm and non-slip
- Slippers: 1 pair, non-slip and warm
Hygiene Supplies
- Maternity Pads: 1 pack each of L and M sizes
- Nursing Pads: 2 packs, for postpartum use
- Wet Wipes: 1 pack, for cleaning
- Toilet Paper: 2 packs
- Mouthwash: 1 bottle
- Towels: 2-3 pieces
Toiletries
- Maternity Body Wash: 1 bottle
- Gentle Facial Cleanser: 1 bottle
- Lotion: 1 bottle, for postpartum use
- Nipple Cream: 1 tube, prevent nipple cracking
- Toothbrush: 2 pieces, soft bristles
- Toothpaste: 1 tube
- Comb: 1 piece
Other Supplies
- Straw Cup: 1, convenient for drinking water
- Thermos Cup: 1
- Phone Charger: 1
- Camera: Record precious moments
- Nutritional Supplements: Chocolate, energy bars, etc.
Newborn Supplies
Clothing
- Onesies: 3-5 pieces, pure cotton material
- Swaddles: 2-3 pieces, different thickness
- Hats: 2 pieces
- Socks: 3-4 pairs
- Gloves: 2 pairs, prevent scratching
- Bibs: 5-8 pieces
- Coat: 1 piece
Diaper Supplies
- Newborn Diapers: 1 pack
- Wet Wipes: 2-3 packs
- Diaper Cream: 1 tube
- Diaper Rash Cream: 1 tube
- Changing Mats: 1-2 pieces
Feeding Supplies
- Bottles: 2, different capacities
- Nipples: 2-3 pieces
- Formula: 1 small can (spare)
- Bottle Brush: 1 piece
- Bottle Sterilizer: 1 piece
Toiletries
- Baby Body Wash: 1 bottle
- Baby Lotion: 1 bottle
- Baby Powder: 1 box
- Cotton Swabs: 1 box
- Medical Alcohol: 1 bottle, for umbilical cord care
- Thermometer: 1 piece
Other Supplies
- Baby Nail Clippers: 1 piece
- Small Blankets: 2 pieces
- Car Seat: For discharge home
Delivery Knowledge Preparation
Understand Delivery Process
First Stage: Cervical Dilation Period
- Early Phase: Cervix dilates to 3-4 cm
- Active Phase: Cervix dilates to 8-9 cm
- Deceleration Phase: Cervix dilates to 10 cm
- Duration: 8-14 hours for primiparas, 4-8 hours for multiparas
Second Stage: Fetal Expulsion Period
- Characteristics: From full cervical dilation to birth of fetus
- Duration: 1-2 hours for primiparas, 30 minutes-1 hour for multiparas
- Cooperation Needed: Pushing, breathing cooperation
Third Stage: Placental Expulsion Period
- Characteristics: From birth of fetus to expulsion of placenta
- Duration: 5-30 minutes
- Handling: Doctor assists in placental expulsion
Pain Relief Methods
Non-drug Methods
- Breathing Techniques: Lamaze breathing method
- Massage: Back, waist massage
- Hot Compress: Hot water bottle or hot towel
- Position Change: Walking, squatting, lying on side
- Hydrotherapy: Warm water soaking
- Music Therapy: Relax mood
Drug Methods
- Epidural Anesthesia: Most common painless delivery
- Intravenous Analgesia: Drug intravenous injection
- Inhalation Anesthesia: Laughing gas, etc.
- Local Anesthesia: Perineal local anesthesia
Hospital and Medical Preparation
Hospital Selection Confirmation
- Maternity Hospital: Confirm selected hospital
- Appointment Doctor: Confirm attending doctor
- Understand Facilities: Understand hospital environment and facilities
- Convenient Transportation: Confirm transportation route
Delivery Method Preparation
Natural Delivery Preparation
- Practice Breathing: Lamaze breathing practice
- Understand Positions: Pros and cons of different delivery positions
- Massage Techniques: Learn self-massage and partner massage
- Psychological Preparation: Establish positive delivery attitude
Cesarean Section Preparation
- Understand Process: Surgical process of cesarean section
- Postoperative Care: Understand postoperative recovery points
- Scar Care: Understand scar care methods
- Breastfeeding: Understand breastfeeding after cesarean section
Family and Logistics Arrangements
Hospitalization Arrangements
- Home Care: Arrange family members to take care of the family
- Child Care: Arrange care for other children
- Pet Care: Arrange care for pets
- Work Handover: Handover with work unit
Postpartum Arrangements
- Postpartum Care: Arrange confinement nurse or family care
- Confinement Center: Book in advance if needed
- Baby Supplies: Confirm baby supplies at home are complete
- Visitor Arrangements: Reasonably arrange visitor time
Psychological and Emotional Preparation
Partner Preparation
- Participate in Learning: Attend pregnancy classes
- Delivery Support: Learn how to support delivery
- Postpartum Participation: Understand postpartum care knowledge
- Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and encouragement
Psychological Adjustment
- Accept Change: Accept changes in role and life
- Seek Support: Seek support from family and friends
- Stay Positive: Maintain a positive attitude
- Learn Knowledge: Learn parenting and postpartum knowledge
Emergency Preparation
Emergency Situation Preparation
- Emergency Contact: Contact information of doctors, family, friends
- Backup Hospital: Prepare backup delivery hospital
- Transportation Arrangement: Prepare multiple transportation methods
- Emergency Funds: Prepare emergency cash
Delivery Signal Recognition
- Bloody Show: Understand normal situation of bloody show
- Contractions: Understand characteristics of regular contractions
- Water Breaking: Understand how to deal with water breaking
- Abnormal Fetal Movement: Understand response to abnormal fetal movement
Final Checklist
Last Week Before Delivery
- Confirm hospital and doctor contact information
- Hospital bag organized and placed in obvious position
- Confirm someone is at home to take care
- Fill up car gas tank
- Prepare cash and documents
- Understand the fastest route to the hospital
- Download offline map for backup
- Fully charge power bank
- Complete work and housework handover
Final Check Before Hospitalization
- Shower and wash hair
- Trim nails
- Eat easy-to-digest food
- Empty bladder and bowels
- Confirm contraction situation
- Contact hospital to confirm preparation
- Let partner and family be prepared
Friendly Reminder: Although preparation is important, keep a relaxed mind. Believe in yourself, believe in medicine, and be ready to welcome the most beautiful moment in your life!