The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist (Australia)

Doula-approved. Birth-educator backed. Actually useful.

Planning for birth? Wondering what to pack for birth without overdoing it?
This doula-approved hospital bag checklist is made for parents who want to feel ready—not overwhelmed.


Created by Gemma Wilson, Central Coast birth educator and doula with 10+ years experience and over 350 births supported, this checklist covers:

  • Labour bag essentials

  • Partner backpack

  • Post-birth stay bag
    ...so you're packed with purpose, not panic.

Why This Isn’t Like Every Other Checklist

Most checklists either overwhelm you or leave out what actually helps.
This one is built from real birth room experience. It’s not curated from Pinterest—it’s crafted from over 350 + births, partner support in action, and practical postpartum insight.

Whether you’re birthing publicly or privately, this list has your back.

What’s Inside the Checklist

Labour Bag – Comfort tools, birth gear, must-have items

  • Partner Backpack – Their own hands-free kit (snacks, charger, cheat sheet)

  • Stay Bag – A lightweight just-in-case overnight bag

  • Doula-approved tools used in hundreds of real births

  • Designed for hospital births in Australia (public or private)

  • Printable, practical, and parent-tested

About the Creator

Hi, I’m Gemma—founder of Birth Boss and Birthability. I’m a childbirth educator and doula with over 10 years in the birth space. I’ve supported 350+ births and taught hundreds of couples here on the Central Coast.

Everything I create—like this free checklist—is evidence-based, real-world tested, and focused on helping you feel powerful, informed, and in control of your birth.