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- 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)