free pregnancy tool

Hospital Bag Checklist

Pack essentials for labour, recovery, baby and the birth partner.

The short answer: Pack by about week 36, or earlier if your care team expects an early birth. Keep documents, medicines and the maternity phone number easy to reach.

How to use it

Care notes, ID and medicines
Comfortable clothing and toiletries
Baby clothes, nappies and an appropriate car seat
Partner food, charger and clean layers

Important

This tool is educational and cannot diagnose a condition or tell you when it is safe to delay medical care. Follow the personalised instructions from your care team.