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12 Mar 2024

The maternity suitcase for mom: what to pack?

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If the mom-to-be has filled her maternity suitcase with the well-being of her baby in mind, she should as well think about her own comfort. But what should she put in her suitcase for the big day?

  • Your medical file with your last ultrasounds, medical exams, health insurance card, family record book if needed, and blood group card.
  • Above all, bring a large t-shirt or nightgown for the delivery room, and a pair of socks and a cardigan if you are cold!
  • Expect to wait a few hours before the baby arrives: music, books, and magazines will be your allies.
  • For your stay, plan on four comfortable outfits such as leggings and a t-shirt (open to the neckline if you plan to breastfeed).
  • Two nightgowns and two or three pairs of socks.
  • Your toiletry kit with shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, moisturizer, hairbrush, lip balm, and makeup.
  • Disposable panties with highly absorbent sanitary napkins.
  • Towels and a bathrobe.
  • If you are breastfeeding, two nursing bras, breast pads, and a lanolin-based ointment will be needed.
  • If you’re having a C-section, bring two extra outfits!
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Caliann
19 Nov 2023

My baby god mom got me a redo on maternity shoot today at no cost with another photographer she knows … but I’m honestly not feeling it today 😞😞

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Haleigh
where you from girl?
19 Nov 2023

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Caliann
I’m in Texas but from California
19 Nov 2023

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Emily
1 May 2023

Hi everyone! I'm a 19 year old first time mom. Currently, over 6 weeks pregnant. I'm excited but also very nervous. Any tips (diet, vitamins, exercises, and so on...) or websites with affordable maternity clothing?.

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Whitney
Congratulations 🎉 Are you having any symptoms?
1 May 2023

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Susanna
Heyyy ❤️ congratulations 🎁🎉🎉🎉… def prenatal vitamins (with good amount of folic acid), calcium, vitamin D3, omega. Also I take iron, midwives recommended (this was during 2nd trimester), vitamin d3 I’ve been taking for some years since Dr said I had deficiency and most people do. … the healthier you eat the better :).. just what is recommended is to stay away from raw fish/meat. And really wash your greens (lettuce,spinach, kale). … as far as clothes, girl to be honest Ross and Walmart have surprisingly nice soft shirts (especially Walmart ?! Shocker to me) and very affordable/economical price. …. Also really great place to get educated, on YouTube, “built to birth” by Bridget. She’s super intelligent and knows her stuff. And teaches a wealth of knowledge. And then, pray Mama to be :) pray for your little one and all of you!! God bless you❤️🥰🌷 I hope this helped. There’s prob a lot left out but this is what I can think of now lol
1 May 2023

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Gabrielle
22 Mar 2023

Going back to work after having my baby! I still have 2 months left of maternity leave but thinking about going back to work and leaving my son is not on my to do list! I wish I could be a stay at home mom 🥺 how did you cope with going back to work after having a baby? I’m open to tips to make the guilt go away! #workingmom

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✨📍Meek📍✨
Following because I'll be going back to work in June/beginning of July and starting school at the end of April. So I need all the tips!!
22 Mar 2023

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Gabrielle
Same! I start school beginning of April but it’s online so I feel a tiny bit better not much though because I’m still taking time away from him :/
22 Mar 2023

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Rowena
16 Jan 2023

Hi everyone, I just want to ask what list of baby stuff for baby girls 💗. First time mom here tnx.

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Jermerica
Just general newborn essentials are like : Diapers Wipes and lotion and some natural medicines( if you need them) Diaper rash crème in case you need it Socks and onesies Bottles and pacifiers and burp clothes and blankets
16 Jan 2023

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Rowena
thank you so much ❤️
16 Jan 2023

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Erica
4 Nov 2022

My mom keeps telling me to get maternity pants bc i always have my jeans unbuttoned with a maternity band around but is it really worth it ☹️ i am required to wear jeans at work but none fit

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Monique
They are sooo comfy honestly
4 Nov 2022

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Mya
Girl I hate wearing jeans especially when I’m pregnant, my new job is requiring jeans so I’m definitely going straight to maternity! The waist part expands to however your growing 🥰
4 Nov 2022

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Lena Weir
6 Jun 2022

8 Months Maternity Photos Sean William Weir 7/31/22 Boy Mom 32 weeks and 1 day Tell me what you Mommas think in the comments

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Karina
Beautiful 🌹🌹
6 Jun 2022

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Blocked user
make sure you look at the 2nd set of pics it's on a different post
6 Jun 2022

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Lena Weir
6 Jun 2022

8 Months Maternity Photos Sean William Weir Boy Mom 7/31/22 32 weeks and 1 day Tell me what all y'all mommas think in the comments

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Blocked user
thank you so much Did you see the 1st set of pics
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Mama26Buttheads
Yes and I liked those too!
6 Jun 2022

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Alexis
31 May 2022

I’m a first time mom! I’m having a hard time getting a list of the necessities for my baby thats due in September! I just don’t wanna buy unnecessary things that I won’t end up using. 

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Kayla
Girl same lol she has so many clothes even till she is 2 lol my boyfriend gets mad and is like she ain't going to wear half of this stuff lol
31 May 2022

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Rene
I had my second daughter a few weeks ago and I ended up only buying a car seat a bassinet some clothes diapers and wipes swaddle blankets basically just all of the basic needs I did not get a changing table or anything like that I don't find it necessary and never used one i would get a dresser or something though to keep all the baby stuff in and pacifiers and bottles and get a breast pump if you're going to be breastfeeding and nipple cream and breast pads just basically all of the necessities because other than that I regret getting extra things with my first daughter also you may want to stock up on pads for yourself I have already gone through the most three packs of pads and that's not counting the ones the hospital gave me during postpartum bleeding.
31 May 2022

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Pat
7 May 2022

Hello moms. I am a first time mom and I’m absolutely clueless what to start buying. We are having a girl. Can anyone pls send me a complete list what all to buy and be ready with. Thank you to all the moms❤️

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Jamie
Do you have anything now?
7 May 2022

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🇲🇽Samira🇵🇸
Crib, stroller, changing table are the big things. Things like clothes, make sure you got a few in all sizes because babies grow quicker than you might expect. We just bought a bunch of gender neutral onesies for when our daughter is still real young because we know she won’t care what she’s wearing and we won’t have to feel bad if she get something on some cute clothes and ruins it. We also started collecting diapers and wipes and storing them in the linen closet. As for other little things, we just keep buying one or two small things like pacifiers and bottles whenever we’re out to slowly build a collection for when she is born
7 May 2022

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