What Women Around The World Pack In Their Hospital Bags When They Give Birth

Every mum or mum-to-be puts a bit of thinking into what she packs in her hospital bag when she’s getting ready for her baby to arrive. There are plenty of products that can help calm a woman - and kit her and her little one out - when she goes into labour and it’s recommended that a pregnant woman gets everything packed by the time she hits the 36 weeks mark.

But what exactly should one take? From sweets to panty liners to swaddles, everyone will suggest different things. But, depending on where in the world a woman lives, these items might be simple luxuries or life-saving essentials - as DeliverLife has revealed.

WaterAid’s new project has shown exactly what women take with them when their baby puts in an appearance, and exposed quite a startling contrast…