Exactly What To Pack in a Hospital Bag, According to Experts (and Parents)

Comfort and practicality is a priority when giving birth, and a nursing robe like the Kindred Bravely Maternity/Nursing Robe ($32, originally $40) is a functional way to stay covered, according to Rebekah Diamond, MD, a pediatrician, working mom, and the author of "Parent Like a Pediatrician." You can also go for nursing pajamas, but a robe is extra easy to open and close when needed — for a doctor to examine you, for instance, or if you're breast-feeding.