Hospital bags and GBS Positive

I recently found out I tested positive for group B strep after paying for a private test. I had already packed my hospital bags at this point so naturally wondered if this would mean anything had to change. Luckily I had a routine midwife appointment booked in for the following day so was able to discuss everything and what would happen quite soon after. Although there are national guidelines each trust may have their own policy so it's best to check with your own care provider.

The main thing for me was that I was hoping for a water birth this time. Thankfully my midwife confirmed that I'd still be able to have this should the rooms be available to me. She also advised me that we should call up as soon as my waters break or I think labour has started so we can go in to start IV antibiotics. They will then be given at intervals of 4 hours should labour last that long. The final piece of information was that they like to keep you in 1 night/24 hours after delivery to keep an eye on/monitor baby.

With all this in mind here is what I've packed in mine and baby's hospital bag.

For Me and my Husband

*A bikini top and old T-Shirt as an option for labour

*A straw water bottle (so much easier)

*Lip balm (gas and air is drying)

*Flip Flops, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, make up remover, moisturiser, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, hair brush, hair ties, basic makeup and a black towel/flannel.

*A soft nursing bra

*Comfy PJ'S

*Big black seamless pants

*Fluffy socks

*Nipple cream

*Breast pads and maternity pads

*A change of clothes, flip flops and Toiletries for my husband

*A comfy going home outfit including nursing bra

*Phone charger

*Loose change

*pack of tissues

*Isotonic sports drinks, hard boiled sweets, jelly babies, Cereal bars, peppermint/green tea bags and chocolate.

For Baby

3 x Vests

3 x Babygros

1 x Hat

1 x Scratch mitts

1 x Cardigan

1 x Going home outfit (vest, babygro, hat and cardigan)

3 x Muslin squares

1 x Blanket

Car seat

15 x size 1 nappies

1 x pack of wipes

some nappy sacks

A small tube of nappy cream

(I have only packed clothes in newborn and up to 1 month size as Reuben was 7lb 8oz and didn't fit any 0-3 month clothes until around 5/6 weeks old).

I'd love to know if you have any hospital bag essentials I haven't included on my lists!