The first time Mrs. Oatmeal gave birth, she packed everything she could find on the “what to pack” lists. Between an epidural and a midwife birth, her maximum hospital stay was only 12 hours, so much of her belongings were unnecessary. Now that she is preparing for her second hospital birthing trip, she knows what she really needs to pack. Her list includes yoga pants, an exercise ball, lip balm, and music. Because she won’t be there for very long, she is only packing the essentials.

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