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Pregnancy - getting on with it

How will your body change?

What about emotional changes?

What healthcare will you need?

How do you know if something is wrong?

Staying healthy during pregnancy

Antenatal classes

Getting ready at home

Going to the hospital

What happens during labour and birth?


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Going to hospital

Preparing for the big day

As your due date approaches, you should adopt the same motto as the scouts – be prepared!!  Babies can be unpredictable and you don’t want to find yourself suddenly in labour and having to run around the house madly packing your hospital bag, SO HAVE IT PACKED READY TO GO.

But what should you pack?  Your hospital will give you a list of what it recommends you bring for yourself and baby.  The following list offers suggestions.


What to take to hospital

For you: 

Medicare and Health Care Card
Birth Plan
Pads: super and regular
Nursing Bras
Nursing Pads
Undies
Socks
Nightgowns or PJs
Dressing Gown
Slippers
Clothes (if you want to get dressed during the day)
Toiletries – makeup, hair brush, soap, shampoo (things to make you feel like a person again)
Biro
Watch
Tissues
Baby wipes

For bubs: 

If you do not wish to dress your baby in clothes provided by the hospital your will need to bring your own baby clothes.

It is a good idea to clearly label the baby clothes with your name.

Set of baby clothes, nappies, blankets and car restraint for going home.


How will you get to the hospital?

It is important to consider how you are going to get to hospital because driving yourself is not an option, when labour has started.  Plan with your partner or family and friends to ensure someone will able to take you to hospital. 

Consider joining Ambulance Victoria as emergency transport is extremely expensive and you will be fully billed for this service.  Concession cardholders are eligible for free ambulance travel anywhere in Australia in an emergency.

Get Help


Your Pregnancy Care Provider

Your Hospital

Yarra Valley Community Health Service
1300 130 381

Ranges Community Health Service
9739 4577 
9754 8963

Ambulance Victoria
1300 366 141