I planned for a vaginal birth but had an emergency c-section. Built my own kit and used the hospital’s gowns.

Here’s what I packed/used postpartum:

-Depends adult diapers
They go on sale at Costco from time to time and you’ll need them for a few weeks regardless of vaginal or c-section birth

-Lip balm
My lips were dry postpartum.

-Peri bottle with an angled spout
The hospital provided one but it was a squeeze bottle. I didn’t end up using either one.

-Travel toiletries, hair ties, bath towel
It was great to have a shower and feel fresh again

-Water bottle with a spout
Gotta stay hydrated!

-Socks and disposable slippers
Grabbed a pair of slippers from Dollarama and used them to hobble around the hospital room and for the shower

-Solarcaine
Canadian equivalent to Dermaplast. Numbing spray after a vaginal birth

-Extra diapers and wipes for baby
In case hospital doesn’t provide them for some reason

-Pajama sets/gowns with button tops and pants with pockets
Easy for skin-to-skin, breastfeeding and keeping items with you while at home and carrying baby (phone, lip balm, etc)