Missouri Residents and Blue Cross Blue Shield patients getting care in Missouri: Click here for why Mercy issues notice to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Packing Your Hospital Bag for Delivery

What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag 

After months of anticipation, you’ll soon welcome your baby into the world. Mercy is ready for you, and we want you to be ready, too. We’ve prepared some labor and delivery resources to help you and your partner gear up for this life-changing experience, including how and what to pack your hospital bag.

Prepare for Labor & Delivery

Learn about hospital bag essentials & non-essentials for childbirth

Hear from moms and Mercy OB/GYNs about how to pack for a baby's birth with tips on what's essential and non-essential in this video on what to pack in your hospital bag for childbirth.


Pregnancy Hospital Bag Checklist

Listed are suggestions for what to bring with you to the hospital for your baby’s birth. We recommend that you start packing several weeks before your baby’s due date. Your comfort is important to us at Mercy, so we provide many things to help make your hospital stay relaxing and enjoyable.