There are various lists available that tell you what you should take with you to the hospital. Almost every pregnancy book has one.

What I found was that these lists were too complicated. They made it seem like you had to spend a long time packing your bags.

I would suggest that if you are about to have a baby, just pack the following things:

clothes to wear at the hospital

clothes to come home in

sanitary towels

knickers (disposable ones are ok for the hospital, but personally I preffered the normal knickers)

breast pads

a dressing gown if you want, it is not important

slippers, or shoes to walk around the hospital in

baby clothes (babygrows and baby vests, keep about 4 because baby's like to be changed often

clothes to bring the baby home in (warm clothes if it is cold, including a coat)

bottles if you are bottle feeding, however most hospitals provide milk

nappies and cotton wool, because hospitals don't provide either of the two

good luck!