Pre-arrival checklist

  • Arrange for someone to bring you to the hospital. Plan for parking.
  • Arrange for your partner or support person to stay with you throughout your hospital stay.
  • Arrange for child supervision and pet care during your hospital stay. Talk about the visiting guidelines with your friends and family.
  • Make a list of important phone numbers (the Pregnancy, Birthing and Newborn Centre, your doctor or midwife, your support person, etc.). Keep the list somewhere easy to find.
  • Arrange for someone to drive you home.
  • If using a motor vehicle, have a Canadian motor vehicle safety standard-approved baby car seat put together and practice with it so you know how to use it.
  • Buy the things you will need when you get home:
    • Sanitary napkins or maxi pads
    • Newborn diapers
    • Formula and equipment (if you are formula feeding)