
What to pack in your hospital bag
What to pack in your hospital bag
Time to think about what to pack for your new baby—including that special going-home outfit—and for yourself, as well as what you might need for breastfeeding.
Sources
US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health. Your guide to breastfeeding. January 2011.
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