C-Section Hospital Bag Checklist And The Stuff I Actually Used After Delivering Two Babies In Bangkok

Here’s a detailed look at the things I packed in my hospital bag — and the stuff I actually used.

I want to preface this post by saying that I had both kids via c-section so some items in my hospital bag are designed for that specifically. But even if you are planning for a natural birth, there are lots of things in here that can apply to you too.

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Things for mama (aka myself)

Toiletries: toothbrush, shampoo, body wash, body lotion

Skincare: I needed a simple routine that works day and night. It included a hydrating cleanser, hydrating moisturiser and lip balm. To make it extra convenient I packed everything in a travel size.

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Nursing nightgowns: I ordered these super comfy nursing nightgowns from Mothercare Thailand to wear after my delivery. I like them because they open up very easily in the front for breastfeeding; they are dark and patterned to hide milk stains; and cute (enough) to lounge in all day at the hospital.

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Nursing bras: From my second trimester I started wearing these nursing bras I ordered from ASOS (size L & XL) and after having my baby too. I find them extremely soft and comfortable.

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High waisted underwear: After having a c-section, I was advised to wear high waisted postpartum underwear (I ordered from Lazada) to avoid anything making contact with my surgery scar on the lower waist. While I didn’t end up wearing these right away in the hospital, I did start wearing them about a week after the surgery. I do think it’s an important item to pack just in case.

Robe: I ordered this robe from Shein Thailand for my hospital stay just to be extra comfy / cover up whenever needed. I made sure to search for something in pure cotton because it gets hot in Thailand and wearing layers is not the easiest thing to do. It was also really helpful as a cardigan when I felt cold.

Socks: I packed a few pairs of socks as the hospitals in Thailand keep the temperatures quite cold and it can get a bit uncomfortable at night if it is too cold. Wearing socks really helped to feel cozy and comfy.

Comfy slippers: Towards the last 3-4 weeks of my pregnancy I started wearing comfy slippers around the house to add a little padding under my feet to alleviate the pressure and ache from the excessive weight gain and growing bump. I took the same slippers to the hospital and loved having something familiar and comfortable with me. I ordered these affordable soft slippers from Shopee.

Clothes: I packed a button down (easy to open for breastfeeding) and leggings and a nursing dress to come home in; I wasn’t really sure what I would feel like wearing but I liked having options.

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Electronics & devices: I made sure to download some TV shows and movies onto my devices just in case the hospital’s WiFi isn’t strong enough to stream.

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Things for baby

Sleep suits & onesies: While the hospital provides newborn sleep suits and onesies for the baby during my stay, I wanted to keep some outfits for baby just in case I planned to take some photos and I wanted a cute coming home outfit ;). From Mothercare Thailand I ordered onesies and sleep suits in two sizes: Newborn (if baby is on the smaller side) and 0-3 months (if baby is slightly larger).

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Swaddles, socks, mittens, hat:

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Things for C-section recovery

Adult diapers: I didn’t pack adult diapers the first time around and found the hospital mesh underwear and pads pretty uncomfortable and awkward. So after doing some research I saw that a lot of women swear by the ease and comfort of wearing Lifree brand adult diapers after delivery in Thailand (available on Lazada) as two-in-one solution — underwear with a pad built-in. They are extremely soft and comfortable to wear, which is incredibly important after giving birth.

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Postpartum belly binder: My hospital provided me with a postpartum belly binder from the brand Tubigrip and it was extremely helpful with c-section recovery; it kept my abdomen still and prevented excessive pain, especially when I moved or walked. While I believe most hospitals in Thailand will provide one after birth (if required), I think it’s a good idea to check and if a postpartum belly binder is not provided then definitely pack one in your bag. Check with your doctor before purchasing one to ensure you have the right one for postpartum recovery.

Breastfeeding

Nipple cream: Hospitals provide nipple cream but I preferred to bring my own. This one is from Earth Mama Organics and I liked it because it’s completely newborn-safe, which means I didn’t have to wash it off before breastfeeding.

Breast pump, parts and pumping bra: I brought my own electric pump (Spectra S1+) to the hospital just in case I needed to pump. But it’s rare that in the first few days at the hospital to make enough milk to pump.

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Miscellaneous

Sports water bottle: I took a spare water bottle with me to the hospital just in case I needed it to store other drinks and beverages.

Pillow case: To make my stay more comfy I took my own silk pillowcase. I don’t really like what hospitals have to offer because the material can be a bit coarse against the skin.

Documents: If you give birth at a private hospital in Thailand, it’s likely they will offer a service where they will process your newborn’s birth certificate. So just check beforehand what documents to take along with you such as ID, passport, work permits, marriage certificates, etc.

Gift for older sibling: This is my second baby so I also packed a gift for my older son, which was given to him from the new baby to help avoid / reduce any jealousy.

Thank you gift for nurses: I packed along a few boxes of chocolates as a thank you for the nursery nurses who worked super hard to take care of baby and me.