Hospital Packing List for C section??

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Hey ladies!! 
Is there anything I should pack in addition to a normal hospital bag? I know the hospital stay after a c section is between 2-4 days normally. Hospital will provide a lot of things but I just want to know what you suggest!!

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I packed a regular overnight bag (the hospital really does have everything). The only piece I would have changed was my going home outfit. The yoga pants I had, which fit me at 9 months pregnant, were super uncomfortable because the seam of the waistband hit my incision. Definitely go with looser fitting pants or a loose fitting dress.

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I had an emergency csection. Thankfully I had packed my maternity pj pants for coming home. With COVID, my husband wasnt allowed to leave the hospital so thankfully I packed for him. We ended up being there 4 days after baby was born due to baby’s jaundice. I stayed in the hospital gown and used the mesh undies they provide until well after we came home but had to rush order high waisted undies on amazon. My feet also swelled up terribly which is normal, thankfully I had flip flops because my shoes wouldn’t fit. 
Things we used:
Several days of clothes for dad
Toiletries for both of us
Comfy coming home clothes
Lanolin nipple cream
Flip flops
Snacks-lots of them
Water bottle
Phone charger with long cord
Outfit for baby- took 2 sizes
Soft blanket for snuggling with baby
A couple of our own pillows

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I brought some maternity yoga like pants and super loose shirts. And high waisted undies. And a robe. Also my own hair shampoo and conditioner, hair brush, face lotion etc...the first shower after baby alone is like a God send lol I stayed in there for like 30 min lol!!!

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A waist support band that sucks you in. The hospital provided one but the one I got from amazon for cheap was way better. Also, steal as many of the mesh high wasted underwear from the hospital as you can. Like, put them all in your bag and ask the nurse for more everyday etc! I wore them for like 3 weeks lol.

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I basically lived in my nursing tank and wore loose pants home.
I did a basic shower but nothing more, no makeup or anything
The best thing I brought was my own pillow/blanket. Helped me feel more comfortable and relaxed

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A hand held fan was the best thing I packed! I was so hot before and after surgery and I got really terrible anxiety being stuck in a hospital bed (I walked a ton, but it was still hard to move around!) and it helped to cool and calm me down! Seriously! I recommend one to all of my mama-friends!

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I didn't pack anything because I went into labor pre-term at 33 weeks. But I didn't need anything. Hospital provided it all. Just have some high postpartum underwear and some sweat pants/shorts for when you leave.