Mine natural at MA. I brought my pumps but didn’t get to use. I was kinda learning latching and didn’t have milk supply. I guess you are staying single room too with husband staying? You will be reserving meals for both of you then. If you want snacks, your husband can pop down to the shops. The disposable maternity fabric underwear & biore cooling body wipes were useful for me. I struggled to walk, was bleeding a lot & used the wipes instead of showering on first day PP in order not to shock my body. Not sure about the couch but I think it’s good practice for men to sleep on couch.
Gave birth in Sept 2023 in MA. They do provide pillow and thin blankets for daddy. If your husband doesn’t take to the cold well, can bring along a blanket so it’s more comfy. My hubby slept pretty well with whatever hosp provided. And the meals selections are pretty good too. Oh. You might want to bring snacks cause they won’t provide food for daddy when you’re in the delivery suite. So I got to eat but my hubs needed to go downstairs to buy his meals when I was still in labour in the delivery suite. There isn’t much food options to buy in MA. All the best!
no need to bring pumps. First few days the milk supply won't kick in much yet. just need to massage and the hosp nurses will guide. when you reach home 2 3 days later, then your milk supply boost and breast gets engorged. snacks can just buy a bit for husb. haha cos when you're admitted etc, cannot consume food anymore. just a little water. that's it. you need to get ready for the push. before you're discharged, just get a nurse to feed your baby. Just nice the trip home, baby will be full and sleep throughout. you can do this :)
i just gave birth at Mt Alvernia 2 weeks ago. as i didnt breastfeed, i cant ans 1st part of ur qns. regarding the hosp stay, husband will sleep on a long sofa. blanket and pillow will be provided. toiletries also provided which can be shared btw u and ur hub. only toothbrush only given 1 so ur hub need to bring extra. anw, i dun think u have to bring snack. try to pack light. hospital will have tea break and u can also ask for biscuit or bread and milo of not enough.
Neha P