While it’s not expected, many expectant mothers like to pre-pack gift bags filled with things like lip balms, pens, and homemade treats for the labor and delivery nurses. It can be hard to guess how many gift bags to bring, since you can’t predict how many nurses will be by your side during the delivery process, through changing shifts, and throughout your stay, which may vary in length. It’s recommended that you call ahead to ask how many nurses are likely to be involved in your labor and delivery care and to make sure that you are allowed to bring gifts into the hospital and are informed of any restrictions on contents.