A hospital bag is one that every family should behave handy, it’s more important for couples and families that are expecting a new baby soon. Expectant mothers are expected to have a preparedness plan for the time when the baby is about to pop.
At a bare minimum mothers are expected to have a mama kit which includes the material that mothers use in the labor ward. Most of the things in the mama kit are single-use and are only for the mother and the health workers who are helping a mother in giving birth.

On top of the mama kit, mothers and couples headed to labor need a couple of items listed below.
Surgical gloves
Basically used by the midwives for protection and prevention of infections or any other diseases and as an expectant mother, you need an average of 8 pairs of gloves they may also be used by your caregiver while nursing you after birth.
Cotton wool
For cleaning, draining, and drying the mother, cotton wool is also used as an absorbent for mothers to use to prevent further bleeding after birth
Surgical blades
This is meant to carry out an episiotomy by a midwife or obstetrician during the second stage of labor to quickly enlarge the opening for the baby to pass through. and for a C-section mother, it is used through surgery around the stomach areas
Macintosh (Plastic mats)
For purposes of hygiene maintenance hospitals authorize mothers to carry macintosh(polythene mats) to prevent infection from the beds they lay on directly and it also acts as the delivery plastic sheet.
Immunization cards
During the postpartum period and immediately after the baby is born he/she is immunized to prevent several diseases and for purposes of monitoring the immunization statistics immunization cards are required for record-keeping, Mothers are required to have immunizations handy when they are going to the hospital.
Umbilical cord knot
This is used to tie the baby’s code immediately after birth.
Disinfectant
To prevent infections, a disinfectant is needed to prevent germs and is also used for cleaning areas where the mom has delivered from, both the bed and the room. The most commonly used disinfectant in the local hospitals and health centers is JIK.



Of course, this is also for washing and cleaning the mother’s garments that may be soiled during birth, if not Jik, add sanitizer to the hospital bag
Gauze
Gauze is used together with cotton while draining and drying the blood of the mother after birth. Due to the nature of cotton, it may leave particles in the mother’s body which is harmful to prevent it from happening gauze is wrapped around each piece of cotton before usage.
Also gauze is used in making pads that the mothers can use to pad themselves after birth to protect them from soiling bedding and panties
Related: How to Provide Extended Support to New Parents after delivery
Soap
This is usually needed for both cleaning the baby and the mother after birth and it should be a must for a every hospital bag
Baby receivers & Baby clothes



These are smooth sheet of cloth that is wrapped around the baby immediately after being delivered to prevent them from any risks of pneumonia and cold.
Baby clothes are those the baby can wear while still in hospital and after births. these include baby gloves, caps, diapers, wipes blankets, and bed sheets.
Ideally, these clothes are meant to keep the baby warm and clothed. Always carry enough of these as they will be changed often as the baby will wet them.
Normal saline water(in case of a c-section)
Traditionally people have come up with a number of myths for cleaning the baby code and ensuring it dries up quickly like, using saliva, salty water, and many more but for purposes of preventing infections and germs health workers encourage mothers to use saline water to clean the baby code, saline water is drip water.
Mother’s clothes & beddings.



Because of the shock and rush that happens when a baby is about to come and the pain of the contractions, many couples end up in hospital with only the clothes the expectant mother is having on, only to be left wrapped in a cold bedsheet after giving birth.
Couples are encouraged to keep a small suite case ready that will include at a minimum a pair of bedsheets, night ware, pajamas, free clothes, include extra rolls of cotton wool in case of extra bleeding.
Baby bottle/spoon
Baby bottles are used to feed babies after birth though health professionals encourage mothers to keep them very clean to prevent babies from easy risk of infections and diseases. Expectant mothers and new mothers are expected and advised to prepare to breastfeed their new babies in the 6 hours after giving birth
The team has developed a prepared mama, that comes packed with a mama kit and more items that mothers need, the bag is aimed to be used to keep everything needed for welcoming a new baby together in one place as part of the preparedness plan. You can order a prepared mama here.
The bag is designed with a wide space to carry enough material quantity over and above the quantity found government-provided Mama kit.



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18 responses to “10 Items In Hospital Bag For Pregnant Mothers.”
How much does it cost and where can l get it?
Hello Shadia, Teheca prepared mama, costs 60,000 Ugx, you can get from our offices in Mutungo, or you can request for a delivery
Reach us on +256200902465 (airtel)
Thank you
Thank you for providing this serve Teheca, my issue is that am trying to call you on the number you gave out but its off. where exactly can we find you in Mutungo
Hello Nakato,
We greatly apologise for the our numbers being off.
We are located in Mutungo, after Margret grant stage, please reach us via 0200902468/0777709055 (or Daniel 0788307598(Business Whatsaap))
Which service are you interested in ?
sincerely sorry
Daniel
How much is it, i need it tommorrow
Yes you can get it tomorrow , its 120,000/=
Good message
I have amama kit and baby clothes oready what can you add for me and how much would it be
Hello Rebecca,
Kindly check and compare the Teheca mama kit list of items and see what you are missing.
Our mama kit bag includes more items that those in an ordinary mama kit.
The value pack includes
Cotton wool 500g
Starter gauze 2 mtrs
Surgical gloves. 4 pairs
Examination gloves 2 pairs
Polythene sheets 2
Receiving sheet. 1
Carry sheet. 1
Surgical blade. 1
Cord tie 1
Toilet soap. 1
Immunization card. 1
Normal saline. 1
Starter diapers. 4
Thank very am three months preganant what should avoid
Hello Doreen,
We encourage you ask the questions in the moms forum on Teheca app. Download the app here bit.ly/tehecaApp
Hey Doreen
Thank you for your question, for best support please use the Teheca app forum, here is the download link
bit.ly/tehecaApp
Hello here I am so grateful to meet this page thank you guys I have loved this so much compared to other shops if this is all true thats very nice
I am expecting for the very first time just 6month pregnant could you be having baby clothes,basins etc too
Hello Tyra,
We are glad we found each other.
Kindly checkout Teheca App shop for all your baby shop needs. Download app here bit.ly/tehecaApp
Am happy to meet you now am four months pregnant can I buy a maama kit at this time
Hey Asia,
Thanks for visiting our website, yes you can get a mama kit at this time,
My teammate Asha is going to reach out via email
Thanks for the update