What do you need to prepare when entering the delivery room? What clothes should you wear when entering the delivery room?

We all know that there are many things to pay attention to when pregnant mothers give birth, especially when entering the delivery room. When entering the delivery room, pregnant mothers usually prepare a lot of things, such as baby clothes, supplies, etc. So what clothes are better to wear when entering the delivery room? Let's take a closer look!

What to wear to the delivery room?

It is recommended to wear loose clothes that are easy to take off, preferably clothes with buttons on the front, which are easy to operate, take off and breastfeed after delivery. Slippers are best.

There is no particular requirement for clothing, as long as it is loose and comfortable. In addition, most expectant mothers are already in the hospital waiting for delivery, and will wear hospital gowns and rarely wear their own clothes.

Some people suggest wearing a nightgown, because after entering the delivery room, there will be various examinations. Wearing a skirt avoids the trouble of putting on and taking off, saving time and effort. In addition, as the delivery is imminent, the bladder will be compressed and stimulated by the descent of the fetal head, and the mother will often feel the need to go to the toilet. It is more convenient to go to the toilet with a big belly in a skirt than in pants.

Some people suggest wearing a set with separate tops and pants. Whether it is a natural birth or a caesarean section, if the mother wears a set, during a natural birth or a caesarean section, she may only get her pants dirty. She can take off her pants and give birth (with anesthesia). She won't be too embarrassed. If she wears a dress, she should change it all when she sees signs of labor and gets her clothes dirty. If it is a caesarean section, there will be a wound on her abdomen. When she changes her clothes, it is easy to involve the wound on her abdomen and hurt her. If she wears a set, this will not happen.

Delivery room essentials

1. Foods that replenish energy: chocolate, Red Bull, biscuits

Giving birth is a long and energy-consuming process, especially for first-time mothers. Some mothers may spend a whole day just in the first stage of labor. I entered the delivery room at 7 a.m., and my baby was born at nearly 7 p.m. The pain was so severe that I couldn’t eat for 12 hours. It might also be that I was in so much pain that I didn’t care about being hungry. I didn’t feel anything if I didn’t eat. But another mother who was giving birth with me was different. She took the time to eat a little bit every time she had labor pains. She said that she would lose energy if she was hungry, and she couldn’t eat on an empty stomach.

Replenishing energy and storing physical strength in the early stages is particularly important for the later stages of production.

Some mothers prolong the labor process because they have consumed a lot of energy in the early stage and fail to replenish their energy in the later stage. Therefore, expectant mothers should pay attention to replenishing energy during the intervals between contractions in the first stage of labor. Chocolate, Red Bull, and biscuits are all good. They are high in calories, easy to eat, and can quickly replenish the energy needed by mothers in a short period of time.

In addition to food, you should also bring a straw cup for the mother to drink water.

2. Maternity pads and paper knives

When entering the delivery room, the doctor will generally conduct routine examinations, such as measuring the pelvis, monitoring the fetal heart rate, and the degree of cervical dilation. At this time, in order to facilitate the doctor's examination during the subsequent contractions, the mother does not need to wear pants. After the baby is born, because the recovery after delivery and the discharge of lochia need to be monitored, the mother does not need to wear pants for the time being. Then she needs to put a maternity pad on the bed, and then put a piece of paper on the maternity pad. The paper can quickly absorb the secretions to keep the bed clean and convenient for cleaning.

You can prepare extra maternity pads and maternity papers just in case.

3. Children’s clothes and blankets

You can prepare the baby's small clothes and blankets first. These details will vary slightly from hospital to hospital.

Some people didn’t use the swaddles and clothes they brought when they gave birth. The clothes, swaddles, and even diapers that the baby wore after birth were all provided by the hospital. The nurses only came to take the clothes and other items that they had prepared when they took the baby to take a bath the next day.

What should you pay attention to when entering the delivery room?

1. Supplement nutrition in time

The delivery process is an extremely physically demanding process, which may take several hours of work to complete, so pregnant women are required to replenish enough energy in advance to allow for long-term work.

2. Adjust your mindset

Compared with natural childbirth, some people may still be afraid of caesarean section, thinking that this method will make them very painful, which will cause them some fear. This is very bad for childbirth. We must do a good job of ideological work in advance to reduce some unnecessary situations.

3. Prepare what you will need afterwards

After delivery, both the pregnant mother and the newborn baby need to prepare some daily necessities and supplements for them, such as nutritious food for the mother, warm clothes, daily care products, etc., as well as the child's skin care products, daily necessities, etc.