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Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

617-243-6000

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307 W Central St

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159 Wells Ave

Newton Centre, MA 02459

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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482

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Newton, MA 02462

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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481

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What to Bring to the Hospital
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What to Bring to the Hospital

  • Phone list, cell phone
  • Camera, flash, battery charger, extra batteries
  • ChapStick
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste for you and your partner
  • Your favorite music
  • Food for husband/partner (refrigerators/microwaves available in patient courtesy kitchens on each hallway)
  • Socks, slippers, house shoes–footwear is mandatory due to health and safety regulations
  • Robe, nightgown–hospital gowns are available, or if bringing your own, bring at least two
  • Change of clothes for husband/partner
  • Swimsuit/trunks for sharing tub/shower during labor
  • Bras–nursing if breastfeeding, snug fitting if formula feeding
  • Personal grooming items, hair dryer
  • Pictures of family, pets, or other for focal point during labor
  • Photos of children/siblings (on display in room)
  • Inflatable or small spa pillow (to use in the tub)
  • Maternity clothes to go home in
  • Ice pack/blue ice for back labor (no microwavable warm packs)
  • Tennis ball, massager
  • Popsicles
  • Your favorite body/massage lotions
  • Massage tools
  • Glasses, contacts, contact solution, case for contacts
  • Headband, hair clip
  • Shoes, sandals–easy on/off
  • Partner should bring routine medications, including antacids and headache meds for themselves

For Baby:

During your hospital stay we will provide everything for your baby. Infant supplies include a thermometer, bulb syringe, bath soap, small washbasin, hairbrush, wipes, alcohol pads, and disposable diapers. These supplies can also be taken home. The baby will wear our t-shirts in the hospital. Please do not take hospital linens or t-shirts home.

  • Several diapers
  • Undershirt
  • Gown or stretch suit (clothes to go home in)
  • Hat
  • Booties
  • Two receiving blankets
  • Bunting, outerwear, or heavy blanket(depending on the season)
  • Car seat – We suggest you have the car seat installed and become familiar with how it works prior to discharge. We also recommend that you have the seat checked at a car seat inspection station. A list of inspection stations can be found at www.nhtsa.gov or www.seatcheck.org.

From Home/For Going Home:

You may find it helpful to bring your calendar before going home, it may be helpful to schedule your pediatrician visit and your postpartum obstetrician visit.

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