What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for a Holistic Birth + Postpartum Recovery

A simple, supportive checklist for mama, baby, and partner

When your due date is getting closer, packing your hospital bag can feel like one more thing on an already growing to-do list. But here’s the truth - the way you prepare can shape how your birth feels.

As a holistic postpartum doula, I’ve supported many mamas through the early hours of postpartum. That first night in the hospital? It’s a sacred window of bonding, healing, and huge hormonal shifts. The right items can bring comfort, calm your nervous system, and help your body begin to recover - right from that hospital bed.

That’s why I created The Holistic Hospital Bag Guide - a 20-page ebook to simplify your prep and help you pack with care, not overwhelm.

✨ What Makes This List Holistic?

This guide isn’t just about tossing random items into a duffel bag. It’s rooted in what your body, your baby, and your support team actually need in those first 24-48 hours:

• For Mama: Items that soothe swelling, support healing, and keep you nourished and cozy

• For Baby: Gentle clothing, burp cloths, and comfort basics beyond the standard hospital stash

• For Partners: Everything they need to stay rested, useful, and present through the whole experience

🧺 A Peek Inside the Guide

Here’s just a sample of what you’ll find in the ebook:

For Mama

• organic cotton high-rise underwear

• herbal care

• Nipple balm and labor dresses

• Sitz herbs or foot bath basins

• Cozy robe, pajamas, and non-slip socks

• Bone broth, nourishing snacks, and electrolyte packets

For Baby

• Soft newborn outfits

• Swaddle blankets and baby hat

• Burp cloths and gentle diaper cream

• Folder for keepsakes and paperwork

For Partners

• Comfortable layers

• Toiletries and extra chargers

• Snacks, water bottle, and travel pillow

• Support tools like a copy of the birth plan, music playlist, and comfort cheat sheet

💡 Why It Matters

When you feel prepared, you’re able to soften into the experience of birth. You don’t need to overpack — you just need what actually supports your nervous system, healing, and comfort. This guide will help you tune out the noise and pack only what truly matters.

💾 Grab Your Guide

Whether it’s your first baby or your third, The Holistic Hospital Bag Guide will help you walk into birth feeling calm, grounded, and supported.

→ Download the ebook now and start checking things off with clarity and ease.

wishing you all the healing!