A List of things to Pack in your hospital bag

Towards the 8th month of your pregnancy or in the beginning of your ninth month, you need to keep a packed bag handy for your hospital visit. You cannot be expected to pack one in a hurry once the labour begins. It is best to keep it packed beforehand and just pick it up on your way to the hospital.
1. The amount of cash deposit that the hospital asks before admitting patients. (Ask your doctor or the hospital staff / accounts department for this information.)
2. 10 to 12 sets of nappies for the newborn, around the same number of swaddling cloths and Baby's sheets, 8 to 10 sets of clothes for the new born.
3. Ask the hospital if they provide clothes for the patients. If not, pack a couple of sets for yourself. Your baby may soil your clothes as well, so have a couple of sets handy. Definitely remember to pack underclothes even if the hospital expects their patients to wear uniforms.
4. Take along all your medical prescriptions issued during your pregnancy and all the reports of all the tests, sonographies or other scans you may have undergone during your pregnancy.
5. Pack your toothbrush, toothpaste, soaps, bath towel, hand towel and a box of tissues.
6. Pack your babies bath towel, a couple of small napkins to wipe off after-feed burps and throw-ups, soap/ shower gel and shampoo for your baby. Depending on how you feel about it, you could also pack some talcum powder for the baby.
7. If your hospital does not provide the patients with food, carry a plate, a bowl, a glass and a couple of spoons.
8. In the last minute, fill a couple of bottles with water to take along. You'll need them yourself and those waiting with you will need some too.
9. Pack sanitary napkins for yourself. If you are prone to heavy bleeding, having a couple of nappy pads, helps as they are better than sanitary napkins at holding heavy flows.

Apart from this, make a list of phone numbers for your family to easily access when you are in labour.
Starting with the person who has to be contacted first to transport you to the hospital, include numbers of your hospital and your doctor. If you have decided to save the baby's stem cells, you have call your stem cell bank and inform them as well, so have their number on your list.
The list should carry clear instructions on who has to be called in what order and the message to convey to each of them.
Make many copies of this list and have them put up in areas that can be clearly seen and reached. The title should clearly state, in big bold letters, "What To Do When I go Into Labour".

It's always best to be prepared and I hope this list helps you in some way!