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Having Your Baby at CGMH

What You Need To Know

What to bring with you to hospital that you will need to have:

For Yourself: 

• your choice of pajamas, nightgown, slippers
• your own pillow (if you choose)
• nipple cream if planning to use (Lansinoh is one brand)
• water bottle to contain drinking water/ice chips at bedside
• snacks if desired for post delivery
• sanitary pads-one package maxi pads (overnight, heavy flow)
  
  

For Your Support Person:

• frozen water bottle (500ml) for back massage
• pillow, blanket, snacks
• music of choice for labour (if wish)
  
  

For Baby: 

• blankets
• sleepers and hats
• diapers (one package newborn size), baby wipes, your choice of product for baby’s bottom (Vaseline, olive oil, coconut oil)
• formula of your choice if choosing to bottle feed
  
  

When to Come to Hospital

• Any concerns or questions call 705-444-8618 (direct line to OB)
• If you think your water has broken (trickle or gush)
• Contractions are every 5mins or less and you have had 10 contractions in one hour
• Contractions make you stop what you are doing and concentrate on breathing
  
  

Call before coming to hospital

• Call 705-444-8618 (direct to OB) speak to nurse
  
  

During phone call nurse will ask:

• What is your due date
• is this your first baby
• is your primary care provider a doctor or midwife
• how far apart are your contractions
• is there any fluid leaking, if so, what colour
• are you having any bleeding
• What is your Group B Strep result
• Are you feeling the baby move