Are you bringing your own pillow and/or blanket to the hospital when you go into labor?

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I know this is something that women usually bring with, but I have read a few posts and watched a few YouTube videos and people are no longer bringing these things due to Covid-19.
I want to bring mine for comfort, and honestly I don’t think bringing your own pillow and blanket increases the risk of getting the virus. Plus you could just wash them when you day home.. idk. 
What is your opinion on this?

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I am bringing old blankets and pillows. I will be tossing them after we leave the hospital due to Covid-19. Once they leave my house they won’t be coming back!

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I was going to but I don’t want to bring anything extra into the hospital right now that I’ll have to just wash when I get home 
Still bringing a blanket for my husband tho

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I did! It made me more comfortable having something from my bed at home with me.

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I’m taking a pillow for me and one for my partner too. But we’re taking old pillows and leaving them at the hospital, not taking them home. Comfort will be key after birth and who knows how long any of us will have to stay in after birth for. 
I’ve been told by recent new mums and advised by my midwife too, that our hospital ones are wafer thin and you only get one so they’re pretty pointless. I’d rather be comfy and just chuck old ones.

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Nothing to do with COVID19, I just don’t think it’s necessary 🤷‍♀️ When I had my first baby there were extra blankets and pillows in the closet and I was plenty comfortable.

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I didnt realize bringing your own pillow and blanket was a thing until I started using this platform. I have a 2.4 yr old and I did not bring any of it with me. I don't remember being uncomfortable with my pillows but then again my focus was on the pain inwas feeling. If it wont give you a bunch of more luggage go ahead and bring it.

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I’m going to just bring my own pillow case and bleach it as soon as I get home. I think I’ll bring my boppy too and double up on the covers on it and wash them as soon as I get home too

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I’m gonna bring my own blanket but not pillow.

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I have always brought my own pillow in the past, and am considering one I can just toss once we leave. I do love having it. 
I may also bring a blanket that can be washed, I think I will decide whenever we leave.

Are you bringing your own pillow and/or blanket to the hospital when you go into labor?

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