Preparing for a hospital stay is like getting ready for a trip - you usually pack too much. Please use the following list as a guide when preparing for your admission.

• Things you will definitely need
• Things you might like to bring to make your stay more comfortable
• Things to leave at home
• Amenities we supply
• Information for our Maternity Patients

Things you will definitely need

• Current medications or a list of current medications and dosages
• List of any allergies you have to food or medications
• Insurance identification/membership card
• Employer insurance forms, as appropriate
• Copy of your Advance Directives
• Medical forms given to you by your Physician

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Things you might like to bring to make your stay more comfortable

• Gown or pajamas
• Slippers
• A few personal items
• Personal plug-in electrical devices like radios and shavers (will need to be safety-checked prior to use in the hospital)

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Things to leave at home

• Jewelry
• Cash
• Credit Cards

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Amenities we supply

• Terry cloth robe
• Non skid socks
• Complimentary toiletries
(soap, toothbrush, tooth paste, shampoo)
• VCR movies

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Information for our Maternity Patients

As a maternity patient you will have special needs. To make your stay with us more comfortable, you may wish to bring:

• Support Bra/Underwear
• Brush and comb

During your stay, we will provide:

• Disposable underwear and sanitary pads
• Nursing gown
• One T-Shirt for your newborn
• Cloth diapers

Upon discharge, you will need:

• Loose fitting clothes for yourself
• Clothes and blanket for your newborn
• Cloth diapers for your newborn
• Car seat

Upon discharge, you will be sent home with:

• Diaper bag
• 2 pair of disposable underwear and sanitary pads
• Infant T-shirt
• 2 disposable diapers
• Comb for your newborn

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