HOME BIRTH SUPPLIES
- Foods that you will eat in labor (protein and complex
carbohydrates)
- 3 quarts of recharge (purchased or homemade labor aide)
- 1 bottle unopened chlorophyll
- 1 bottle vitamin E 400 IU
- 1 bottle vitamin C 500 - 1000 mg.
- 8-10 dark colored clean washcloths (compresses / cleanup)
- 1 box homemade (recipe on back) or purchased non-scented
hypoallergenic baby wipes
- 1 working flashlight
- 8-10 soft clean receiving blankets
- 1 soft flat sheet
- 1 Laundry basket & 1 L. trashbag
- 2 weeks worth of menstrual pads (cloth or your favorite
kind)
- Back up plan by phone
- Sign by phone "NO CALLS"
- Back Up Plan by phone
- Cookie Sheet
- Heating Pad or Hot water bottle
- Adequate food and snacks for family and birth attendants
IF PLANNING A WATERBIRTH:
- 8 towels
- Plastic (i.e. a vinyl backed tablecloth
or shower curtain or visqueen) for under the tub.
YOU MAY CONSIDER:
- Camera and film
- A journal and pen
- Video camera / tripod
- Tape-recorder
- Thermometer
- Hair ties or pins
- Vomit bucket
- Ice bag
- Shower curtain (plastic) under sheets
- Plastic trash bags over pillows
- Caregiver for other children
- New big brother or sister gifts<
- Head of cabbage (engorgement help)
- Nursing Pads
- Supportive sport or nursing bra
- Meals in the freezer
- Red raspberry tea
- Arnica tablets / gel
- Rescue remedy
- Mirror
- Baby Sling
HOSPITAL BAG:
Rarely a family must transport to the hospital. The following are suggested to make that transition as smooth as possible.
- Birth Plan
- Granola Bars, Almonds, Protien Bars etc.
- Directions
- Address book
- Cameras and Film
- Sense of Humor
- Nightshirt or gown & robe, easy to nurse in, socks
- Nursing bra and underwear
- Going home clothes, easy to nurse in
- Clothes for your new baby
- Don't forget insurance card
In order for things to run smoothly during the labor and
birth of your baby, it is necessary and requested that all
items be available and ready 4 weeks prior to your due date,
including your Birth Kit. Once labor is underway and during
the early phases of labor, it is advised that preparations
for the birthing room be made. Be sure that all linens are
clean, pantry is stocked and everything is in its place.
If you have any questions or concerns pertaining to this
list and directions, please discuss this well in advance of
your due date. It is our goal to have a healthy, prepared
and positive experience, and we look forward to this special
time.
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