PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

When coming for delivery

During your stay in the hospital, both you and your baby will have various needs. The most important of these are clothing and personal items you will use. Wearing clothes and using products that you are comfortable with and accustomed to will increase your comfort during your hospital stay. In recent times, it is believed that using familiar personal items in hospital environments, patient rooms, and especially in the delivery room creates a warm and peaceful atmosphere, reduces the excitement of childbirth, and provides a more comfortable and relaxed delivery experience.

After delivery, while you and your baby are dressed in the clothes you bring with you, you may also bring items such as sheets, duvet covers, and other coverings used in the room, as well as personal care and hygiene products if you wish. You can also keep a favorite personal item, a framed photo of your family members, or any preferred object with you in the delivery room and/or your hospital room.

PREPARING THE HOSPITAL BAG

For the baby

  • 3-4 onesies (especially snap-button ones) (with or without sleeves depending on the season)
  • 2 hospital discharge outfits (at least one should include a light blanket)
  • A blanket suitable for the season
  • Baby diapers (at least 5-6)
  • A few pairs of mittens and socks
  • Burp cloth
  • Pacifier
  • Wet wipes and diaper rash cream are essential.

     

For mothers;

  • Sanitary pads (in large quantities – especially night pads)
  • Plenty of underwear (especially high-waisted panties and undershirts)
  • Socks
  • Nightgown and robe (for your and your baby’s comfort, you should prefer simple, bead-free, and cotton nightwear)
  • Slippers (comfortable and flat)
  • Paper towels, tissues
  • Comfortable clothes to wear upon discharge

     

Recommended items for the hospital bag

For mothers; large-size cotton or disposable (depend) underwear if preferred, nursing bra, slippers, socks, booties (thick or thin depending on the season), personal hygiene and care items (comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, cream, makeup items, etc.), comfortable clothes to wear when going home, breast cream and breast pads are recommended. For babies; blankets (knit or cotton), baby outfits, onesies with snap buttons, hats and mittens, socks, diapers, and products you prefer for diaper care (cotton, alcohol-free wet wipes, etc.).

 

MOTHER AND BABY DISCHARGE PROCESS

Mother and baby are evaluated separately during discharge. After delivery, the decision for discharge is made by your doctor for you and by our pediatrician for your baby, confirming that both of you are in good enough condition to go home. A mother who feels well, has completed all training regarding herself and her baby, and has learned basic baby care and breastfeeding is ready for discharge. Of course, there may be many questions and a need for support after discharge, but the basic information is learned before going home.

Before discharge, your doctor and our nurses will provide information about home care and the medications you need to use, and your prescription (or prescription number) will be given to you if applicable. Our pediatrician will also inform you about your baby’s home care process and follow-up appointments. Upon discharge, documents such as your delivery report, rest report, and your baby’s first post-discharge examination appointment will be provided to you by our patient consultant. Written information forms about maternal care at home, baby care guidelines, your baby’s first footprint record taken at birth, and documentation of the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination record will be delivered to you by the nurses with your signature. Another procedure performed for the baby before discharge is heel prick blood sampling.

This sample collection, recommended as a mandatory screening by the Ministry of Health, will be performed at the time recommended by the pediatrician.