What you should pack in your hospital bag and what you won’t need

Write a checklist of what you'll need for the hospital (Photo: Shutterstock)

That exciting, panicky moment is finally here and you have to start heading to the hospital or birthing center. 

The main thing you need is your hospital bag, which you should have had on standby to avoid forgetting essentials at home. It’s a little nerve wracking because there’s a million things you think you need. And by the time you’re done packing, you’ll have packed your entire house too.