Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? I'm about a month away from giving birth. What should I prepare?Doctor's answer:
Half a month before giving birth, prepare a plastic box and put the necessary items inside for easy access. The advantage is that it can be placed under the bed and is clean.2. Items for the mother to prepare:
- Cotton towels (for postpartum sweating);
- Two nursing bras and two open-collared tops (for convenient breastfeeding);
- Three packs of toilet paper (for postpartum use under the body, the kind that was previously used and is very long);
- A soft-bristled toothbrush (for postpartum brushing);
- A pack of disposable diapers (for personal hygiene);
- Underpant towels (for personal hygiene cleaning);
- Two pairs of socks (wear socks immediately after birth to prevent feet from getting cold);
Breast pump—don’t forget this, it will be needed on the second and third day.
3. Items for the baby—most hospitals provide some, so you can inquire first to see what you might be missing. Essentials to bring:
- One cup and one spoon (don’t use bottles to feed water or milk to newborns, as it can easily create a dependency on nipples, causing them to refuse breastfeeding).
- Baby wet wipes (newborns don’t need water for cleaning; wet wipes are sufficient).
- One pack of diapers.
Clothes (3 sets):
- Monks’ robes: made of pure cotton, soft, comfortable, and sweat-absorbent.
Diapers (3 pieces):
- S size: 2 pieces; M size: 1 piece. Breathable, leak-proof, adjustable on both sides, easy to put on and take off, and convenient to wash.
Baby foot and hand covers: 2–3 sets each to prevent the baby from scratching or injuring themselves.
Hats: 1 piece. It’s only used outdoors and doesn’t get dirty easily. Also, babies’ heads grow very quickly, so they’ll be too small after just a few uses.
Umbilical cord covers (2 pieces).
Saliva bibs (5 pieces): 3 small, 2 medium.
Gauze diapers: 2–3 packs.