What to take to the maternity ward

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Documents:

• pass card for pregnant women

• health insurance card (several photocopies of an EU insured person's card stating a country other than Slovakia - you will need them to  various examinations of you and your child)

• ID card

• marriage certificate

• minutes of paternity determination for the unborn child with the consent of the parents (if you are not married and the partner recognizes paternity - you will arrange it at the registry office in the place of residence)

• results of special examinations in pregnancy or in the past

Personal belongings:

• nightgown (1-2 with front fastening, otherwise you get a hospital shirt)

• bathrobe

• Towel

• soap

• toothbrush and  pasta

• ridge

• slippers (or shower slippers)

• socks (warm in winter)

• looser panties (available in pharmacies and medical supplies for postpartum women)

• maternity bra (2)

• bra pads

• nipple treatment ointment (they will advise you at the pharmacy)

• drinks (non-carbonated mineral waters)

• if you have more sensitive skin Your proven toilet paper, sanitary napkins and disposable absorbent bed pads

For a child:

• disposable diapers

• disposable wet wipes (for wiping the buttocks)

For the child on leaving the maternity hospital:

• clothing according to the season

• body, diapers, kestrel panties, cap, gloves, socks, slippers

• in winter: fleece jacket, sweater, jacket, warm hat, warm blanket

• car seat

To document the birth of a child:

• camera. camcorder (mobile phone with camera)