When your loved one is hospitalized multiple times, like our adult son has been, you quickly learn that being prepared makes all the difference. In the middle of a health crisis, the last thing you ...

Pack two bags: one for labour, one for postnatal. Keep it light – hospitals don’t have loads of space. Don’t forget snacks, ...

Packing a hospital bag for a C-section helps ensure that you have everything you need for your stay. Have your bag ready by 37 weeks in case of early labor or changes in schedule. Remember to bring ...

You’ve spent months preparing for your baby’s arrival throughout your pregnancy journey — picking out the best maternity hospital, setting up the nursery and going to your prenatal appointments. As ...

I’m at my second NCT antenatal class (we’re learning all about pain management during birth) when another mum-to-be leans over and asks if I’ve started packing my hospital bag yet. I look at her ...