List of things to take to the maternity ward

Here you will find a list of essential items for you and your baby for the birth.

Documents:

• ID card
• health insurance card
• maternity card
• married women must provide the original marriage certificate
• unmarried or divorced mothers who wish their child to take the father’s surname must provide a certificate of paternity (issued by the registry office) + original birth certificates of both parents
• Mothers who have been divorced for less than one year and do not wish the child to take their former husband’s surname must also provide the divorce decree
• a declaration regarding the child’s name signed by both parents

For the mother:

• Clothing: nightgowns, at least 2 (suitable for breastfeeding – with front fastening), 2 nursing bras, a dressing gown, warm socks, 2 hand towels, a bath towel, slippers (also for your partner)
• toiletries: toothpaste, toothbrush, unscented soap, shower gel, comb
• medicines in their original packaging
• disposable items: bra pads, maternity pads, mesh knickers
• may be useful: compression stockings in case of varicose veins or a planned caesarean section, oak bark gel, your own music for the delivery room, camera, mobile phone and charger

For the baby:

• 5 cloth nappies – versatile use, can also serve as a bath towel
• Your own baby clothes – for photos and the journey home (bear in mind the current weather), have the car seat delivered on the day of discharge
• wet wipes or a washcloth for hygiene during nappy changes
• a small pack of size 1 disposable nappies – just in case; nappies are normally available on the ward
• possibly baby toiletries of your choice, though we have high-quality toiletries available as standard on the ward

Please do not hesitate to ask for anything you need for yourself or your baby.