I packed a lot of unnecessary things in my hospital bag when I was first pregnant because according to Google, you need those 5 pajamas and you need your lifetime supply of underwear. 

Here is what you REALLY need when you go deliver your baby: 

1. Phone charger with extra long cable 
2. Toothbrush + toothpaste
3. Pad underwear x number of times you think you would change your pad (think your period x 3 times heavier) x number of days your staying at the hospital (yes there is a 2 in1 pad underwear and it’s a game changer, it’s so much comfier than normal pads + underwear)
4. Nursing bras x number of days you’re staying at the hospital x change 2 times a day
5. Comfortable pants (yoga pants/stretchy pants) x number of days you are staying in the hospital x 2 (with a possible change twice a day incase you leak/spill/etc)
6. Nursing tops x number of days you are staying at the hospital x 2 (with a possible change twice a day incase you leak/spill/etc)
7. Nursing pajamas x number of nights you’re staying (or just a comfy pant + nursing top for the night feeds)
8. Nipple cream
9. Nursing pads (I use the bamboo reusable ones because they are comfortable, highly absorbent and eco-friendly)
10. Breast pump (in case you want the midwives to show you how to use it)
11. Shampoo (100ml)
12. Conditioner (100ml)
13. Hair serum
14. Hair dryer or iron
15. Hair brush
16. Hair ties/scrunchie/clip
17. Body wash (100ml)
18. Body cream/oils (100ml)
19. Facial wash/toner/moisturiser (100ml)
20. Makeup (you’re going to take photos, and these photos are for life)
21. Deodorant
22. Perfume
23. Snacks (all your favourites)
24. Water bottle
25. Postnatal vitamins (or the same as your prenatal)
26. Belly band (you only have 6 weeks to push those abdominal muscles in place if there is any separation so use the belly band ASAP)
27. Thick socks x number of days you are staying there 
28. Room slippers 
29. Extra pair of shoes (in case your water breaks on the shoes you wear to the hospital)
30. Frida mom postpartum witch hazel wipes, peri bottle + foam (for vaginal delivery, this was amazing)
31. Nipple shields (breastfeeding was so painful, I wish I had these to help)
32. Organic raspberry leaf tea (to help with the bleeding + cramps)

Unless hospital provides you with these:

1. Baby onesies x 2 (in case of a leaks/mishaps) x number of days you’re staying
2. Baby blanket x 2 (one for the hospital, one for going home)
3. Baby newborn diapers x 5 x number of days you’re staying at the hospital
4. Baby swaddle x 2 x number of days you are staying at the hospital
5. Baby mittens 
6. Baby hat 
7. Baby socks
8. Baby burp clothes/bibs
9. Baby photo outfit or swaddle  (for the photo op of course)