What to Bring
Hospital Bag Checklist
While you are preparing for the birth of your child, the following list of items should help you plan what to bring when you come to the hospital:
- Your driver’s license and insurance cards
- A cell phone if you plan to make long-distance phone calls
- A current list of medications
- Any items that you use on a regular basis, such as eyeglasses and/or contact lenses, comb, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo
- A copy of your advance directive, living will and/or medical power of attorney – if you have one
- Comfortable clothing to wear home
- Infant car seat
- An outfit for your baby to have pictures taken in and to wear home
Please leave valuables such as jewelry, credit cards and checkbooks at home.
Schedule a Tour
For more information about Northwest Health - La Porte's maternity care services or to schedule a private tour, please call (219) 344-6341.