As the countdown to labor begins, what to pack in your hospital bag can start to consume your thoughts. You don’t want to forget anything that will make the experience easier – but there’s not much space on a hospital ward, so you don’t want to over-pack either.

The ‘normal’ range for a full-term birth is 37 – 42 weeks, so it’s a good idea to nail your plans and have that bag packed and ready from about 36 weeks. Continue reading →