What to wear after delivery

[addie25]

Sounds good. I will have to do some online shopping. No more going out to stores for me. It's 2 much on my body to be out and about.

 

[lily24]

I wore a night dress in hospital, as i had alot of examinations thn after emergancy section they always wanted to check my wound so was convienent.
Wore loose joggings bottoms, massive pants ( advised to as they went over my stomach to prevent rubbing on my wound) baggy long sleeved top and gilet.

 

[alette]

I wore my own tops, and underwear, but kept on the hospital gown as the bleeding afterwards is MESSY. They will keep bringing you fresh gowns as often as you like, so that was nice and I didn't have to ruin anything of mine.

 

[addie25]

How long do you bleed heavy for??

 

[honeybee2]

I think I'll just wear a maternity dress and my maternity leggings. I really do need to pack a hospital bag and get some PJ's I guess?

 

[addie25]

After you give birth how much does your stomach go down? Should I get large shirts like I wear now or medium?? I haven't gotten any maternity shirts really just large regular shirts. What do you think, medium??

 

[muddles]

For my first labour on the advice of a seasoned Mum at my work I bought a pair of dark coloured PJ bottoms and a vest top in a size bigger than I was at the end of my pregnancy. I then also bought the most giant granny pants in the same size as the same woman said if I ended up with a section I wouldn't want anything rubbing on the scar. I would say immediately after giving birth my stomach was about the same size as it had been at about 5 months pregnant but all wobbly, it's the weirdest thing after it being so hard just before the baby comes out.

 

[08marchbean]

Pjs and granny knicks! I had a natural delivery and the day of and day after i bled loads! big knicks and a massive pad So things you dont mind getting ruined and are baggy and comfy.

 

[girl friday]

The best advice I can give is pack some 'granny nicks' incase u have a section... they were my best friend after my section although sexy they are not lol!
Primark do a pack of three for £2.50 in black which I have bought this time around as at that price you dont mind if they get ruined etc x

I completely agree with this! Also, loose fitting trousers with an elasticated waist or maternity trousers.

 

[oread]

I wore a black dress that was soft like a nightgown. Didn't show any blood stains, easy for them to examine me, still looked sort of like "real" clothes, the boobs pulled down easy for nursing. I think I found it on sale somewhere for really cheap in the summer dress section, but it was just stretchy jersey material and super soft. I think I had some pj pants that I never wore, and I just wore my regular maternity jeans/shirt when I left. My stomach went down some, but I wouldn't bother buying smaller maternity stuff since ya won't be needing it really soon afterwards. Maybe if you have some from earlier in pregnancy?

 

[Arlee]

Hi ladies. I am having a hard time figuring out what to bring to the hospital to wear after I give birth (not sure yet if it is a c-section or not as I am having twins) I have a couple loose dresses but then I am thinking well you bleed a lot after you give birth so is that a good idea, will I want to wear pants?? What did you wear after giving birth in the hospital or even when you get home. If it is a c-section I don't want to wear something to irritate the area I was cut so not sureeeee what to get. Thank you.

Stretchy leggings and a loose t-shirt might be good for you to wear.

 

[lovelylisa84]

I always brought pajamas and maternity clothes or tights because you look pregnant still for a couple of days until your uterus goes back down.

 

[lovelylisa84]

How long do you bleed heavy for??

each woman is different but i bled heavy for about a week then it subsided but i pretty much bled for a total of almost 3 weeks.

 

[addie25]

Thanks ladies. I think I will go with leggings and bigger shirts

 

[LittlePeople]

The first couple of hours I stayed in the hosp gown, but once I was allowed to get up and showered (I had a c-section) I got in knickers and ad and lived in loose pj's for the rest of my stay!

 

[jenniferttc1]

I wore nursing gown, or pjs and a tank top. They made me wear so much padding for the blood. I had a huge netted underwear they give you, a giant pad to put on that, and then an ice pack to put on that lol. If you deliver vagianally you don't get up too much anyways as it kinda hurts down there. C-section I imagine you don't get up much either.

 

[polaris]

I had to stay in 3 nights and just wore comfy pj's the whole time then wore my maternity pants and a loose top for coming out

I had a C-section on my son and this is exactly what I did. Pyjamas in hospital and maternity trousers to come home in. I mainly wore maternity trousers for the first few weeks as far as I can remember.

 

[chelle81]

Leggings and a long tshirt with my 3 after delivery comfortable and hold 'big' pants in place well to avoid leakage xx

 

[ems]

Im having a section. I have packed 2 pairs of loose pjs and 2 nighties for my hospital stay. For going home Im planning on wearing bucket knickers, my maternity leggings and a floaty maternity top I have

 

[babyfenway]

Just leggings/ t shirt/ juicy hoodie and uggs!

Because im a TOTAL chav