Checklist: Packing the hospital bag for the birth
An overview of the most important things to pack in your hospital bag for the birth
- Pack your hospital bag between the 32nd and 34th week of pregnancy.
- Prepare a checklist for important documents that you can't pack straight away (maternity passport, ID, health insurance card).
- Pack comfortable clothes for the birth and hospital stay and also think about personal care products and feel-good items for yourself.
- Prepare the clothes and equipment for the baby and the journey home.
- Install the baby car seat for the car in good time.
When should I pack my hospital bag? Timing and important tips
It is advisable to pack your hospital bag between around the 32nd and 34th week of pregnancy. From this point onwards, your baby can theoretically be born at any time - and you are on the safe side if things start earlier than planned.
It is practical to use a printed checklist. This way, you can pack things that you still need in everyday life - such as ID documents or your health insurance card - just before you leave and still not forget anything. It's best to have your bag clearly visible and let the person accompanying you know where it is. This will keep everything calm and organized at the crucial moment.
Frequently asked questions about the hospital bag for the birth
Where can I get help and advice?
Do you have questions, fears and worries about pregnancy, birth or partnership? Then you can contact a pregnancy advice center near you free of charge. You can use the database of the Federal Institute of Public Health (BIÖG) to find a pregnancy advice center near you in just a few clicks.
You can obtain information on general family advice centers or local family offices via our Family Guide.
Your gynecologist will not only give you a medical examination, but will also advise you on general questions about pregnancy and childbirth. You can use the portal Frauenärzte im Netz to find a gynaecologist as well as gynaecological clinics and fertility centers in your city or area.
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