Checklist for your Hospital Stay
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

Here is a list of things you should bring with you to the hospital.

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NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY VALUABLES WITH YOU, SUCH AS LARGE SUMS OF MONEY, JEWELRY (INCLUDING RINGS) OR MOBILE PHONES.

In General:
___ Health plan card
___ Robe and nightgown
___ Slippers
___ Toiletries and cosmetics
___ Shorts or sweat pants
___ Pen and paper
___ Phone numbers
___ List of medications
___ Reading material
___ Crossword puzzles
___ Games


For those having a baby
____ Health plan card
____ Bathrobe (we can provide one but you may prefer your own)
____ Slippers
____ Socks
____ Tennis balls or pain roller (for lower back massage)
____ Hand fan
____ Hair clips or rubber bands to control long hair
____ Lip moisturizer
____ Snacks for labor coach (birthing suites have refrigerators)
____ Magazines or other reading material
____ Camera, film and fresh batteries
____ CD or tape of relaxing music; CD or tape player
____ Pictures or piece of embroidery for focal point
____ Change of clothes for mom
____ Two bras (nursing bras if you plan to breastfeed)
____ Baby book for footprints (if you request)
____ Approved baby car seat to take baby home
____ One baby outfit for the trip home
____ Receiving blanket

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