Packing your hospital bag

What Kenyan maternity wards ask you to bring.

Alpha Beta team27 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Pack from around 34 weeks so nothing is a rush later. Keep the essentials together: clinic card and ID, your birth plan if you have one, and a charger for your phone.

For you: nightwear that opens at the front, maternity pads, comfortable underwear, a going-home outfit and slippers. For baby: a few soft sleepsuits, a wrap or blanket, nappies and a hat.

Add snacks and water for your birth partner. Many wards ask you to bring your own supplies, so call ahead and ask what yours expects.

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