• Prepare your birth plan
  • Prepare and freeze some meals in advance
  • Update your contact list to include emergency and important phone numbers (local GP, neighbours’ contact number, lactation support services, etc.)
  • Ensure you have current membership with Ambulance Victoria

  • Preparing for birth: how to get ready & what to pack
  • Medicare Card
  • Eastern Health Maternity Record
  • See your EVE app for a hospital checklist  
  • Friends and family phone numbers
  • Mobile phone
  • Comfortable casual day clothes
  • Maternity bras, dressing gown and toiletries
  • Snack food and drinks
  • Sanitary and breast pads
  • Current medication
  • Baby clothes and newborn nappies
  • Lots and lots of undies!