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largest private employer, with more than 60 sites throughout Central Texas, including
seven hospitals, four urgent care centers, four ambulatory surgery centers, and two
freestanding emergency departments, with a third set to open in Bastrop this summer.

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with exceptional medical care. Our 7,500 employees touch over 858,000 lives each
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The 12 Most Important Things to Pack for Your Hospital Stay

When the time comes to have you baby the last thing on your mind is, "what do I need for my hospital stay." Here is a list of, what we have found, to be the most important items you don't want to leave home without:

  1. Camera
  2. Slippers / Robe
  3. Travel Shampoo / Conditioner
  4. Travel Toothbrush/Toothpaste
  5. Travel Deodorant
  6. Travel Hairbrush
  7. “Go Home” outfit for baby, including receiving blankets
  8. “Go Home” outfit for mom
  9. Clothes for 3 – 4 days for dad/support person
  10. Nursing Bra
  11. Extra pillows (with colored cases) to bring some of the comforts of home
  12. Infant Car Seat (make sure you read the instruction manual and have the seat properly installed in your car)

    A good rule of thumb is, when you are ready to pack your hospital bag, try to think of what you would pack if you were going to stay in a hotel. It is best to pack light. The less you bring, the less you have to remember when you go home.

    Here is a basic list of what we will provide while you stay with us:

    • Hospital Gown (you can bring pajamas if you prefer)
    • Pillows / Linens
    • Feminine pads
    • Mesh underwear (you can bring your own underwear if you prefer)
    • Nursing pads
    • Diapers
    • Wipes
    • T-Shirt for baby
    • Receiving blankets to use in the hospital

    For other resources please visit:

    St David's Medical Center
    Women's Services

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