Prepping for D-Day: Think You're Ready for Delivery Day?

Think you're ready for Delivery Day? You're not. Throw out your birth plan, events will never unfold the way you're hoping. But there are plenty of practical guidelines that will smooth the way no matter how or when the baby arrives. Here are our best tips on what to bring to the hospital (and what to leave at home), what you must discuss with family in advance, and even what to steal from the hospital.

- Throw out your birth plan: It's not going to turn out that way.

- Take up your friend's help: If they offer help, be open to it.

- Talk to your family: Discuss the role they will play.

- Do not pack anything nice: No silk pajamas please.

- Bring a breastfeeding pillow: Helpful to prepare for feeding.

- Bring a nursing tank or bra: Keep it covered for your guests.

- Snacks that you'll crave: Bring snacks you think you'll want.

- Cozy socks or slippers: Maximize your comfort at hospital.

- Don't forget phone charger: You'll be using your phone. A lot.

- Important medical documents: Put them together in role place.

- Steal those granny panties: Hospital granny panties are incredible.