Pregnancy Tools

Hospital Bag Checklist

Pack with confidence. Create a personalised checklist for you, your baby, and your birth partner, tailored to your birth plan and the season.

Based on current NHS guidance

Personalise Your List

Tip: Aim to have your bag ready at least 3 weeks before your due date.

Before you finish packing

Check what your maternity unit supplies and what it asks you to bring, as local policies differ. Pack enough for a possible stay of a few days, avoid bringing valuables, and follow any instructions from your midwife or planned-caesarean team.

Read the current NHS hospital bag checklist (opens in a new window) and NHS caesarean recovery guidance (opens in a new window).