If you’re at the “let’s pack my hospital bag” stage of pregnancy first, congratulations!!
You are so close to meeting your baby. These last few weeks (or days!) might feel like molasses, but try to lean into the sweet stuff, like choosing the things that’ll actually help in those first raw, beautiful, “what-just-happened” days.
We put together a collection of our tried-and-true essentials, things that make those early moments just a little more comfortable, supported, and soft.
Because honestly? Nothing can fully prepare you for the whirlwind of labor and those first postpartum hours. But having a thoughtfully packed hospital bag? That’s one thing we can help with.
We curated our Hospital Bag Essentials with comfort, care, and recovery in mind, because you deserve more than doubling up on those hospital-issued XS pads and calling it a day.
Here’s what’s in our bag:
Earth Mama Perineal Balm: Cooling, soothing, and made with organic herbs to help ease swelling and tenderness down there. You can even use it while pushing. (yep, that moment.) It’s like a little herbal hug for your perineum when it needs it most.
Mère Botanicals Birth Comb: Sounds strange, but trust us: this little comb is a powerful tool for natural pain relief. When gripped during contractions, it activates acupressure points in your hand, helping redirect pain signals and ground you through each wave. Simple, effective, and kind of genius.
Mère Botanicals Clary Sage Roller: Bring on the good vibes and natural labor support. Clary sage is loved by midwives and doulas for its calming scent and potential to help encourage contractions when labor is near. Roll it on your wrists, ankles, or lower belly, take a deep breath, and let your body do its thing.
Storq Delivery Robe: A must-have for skin-to-skin, nursing, and late-night hallway pacing. Super soft and nursing-friendly, with pockets (!!!).
Moon Mama Postpartum Underwear: Soft, high-waisted, and actually made for the fourth trimester. They're breathable, washable, and way better than the mesh ones they’ll hand you at the hospital. Plus? They’re pretty... like spark-joy-in-your-postpartum-body pretty.
Motherlove Mom’s Bottom Balm: A thick, herbal salve for postpartum healing (especially if hemorrhoids decided to crash the party after birth... fun!). It’s soothing, cooling, and gives your tender bottom the TLC it totally deserves.
Motherlove Sitz Bath Spray: No time (or energy) for a full sitz bath? This spray’s got you in mind. Just spritz it on after every bathroom trip for instant relief. Cooling, herbal, and absolutely worth packing for those first few BR trips, you won’t regret it.
Mother Mother Peri Bottle: Better than the hospital one. Angled for comfort, and kinda cute too.
Bare Mum Perineal Foam: Pump it onto a fresh pad or apply directly to your perineum after each bathroom trip. It’s organic, mess-free, and honestly? Not every hospital provides you with a cooling spray and this one was made with your recovery in mind.
KozeKoze Nipple Diaper: Once your milk comes in, things can get... leaky. This disposable, absorbent bra is made from ultrasoft organic wicking cotton, and designed to absorbs up to an ounce of breastmilk.
Danish Wool Nursing Pads: Keeping your nipples warm, dry, and protected is key for healing, especially in those early days of nursing. These reusable Danish wool pads are naturally antibacterial, breathable, and moisture-wicking.
This bag isn’t just about what to pack. It’s about making space for softness, support, and care when everything else feels brand new.
You’ve got this, and we’ve got you.
With love, always,
The Waite 💛
