Toiletries:
- Tooth brushes for everyone and Tooth paste
- Any clothes of your own that you wish to wear
- Change of clothes for partner, including swim trunks for shower or pool
- Socks and loose pants. It is a good idea to keep your feet and low back warm during labor.
- Lip balm
- Hair bands
- Face clothes or sponges
- Facial Spray
Snacks and Drinks such as:
- Red raspberry leaf tea
- Labor Aid
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup honey
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1-2 calcium tablets, crushed,
Add enough water to make one quart. You can add an additional eight ounces of water for a milder flavour, or you can flavour this blend with your favourite juice. - Small baked potato
- Sandwiches
- Cold pasta salad
- Rice salad
- Tabbouleh
- Bowl of cereal
- Dried fruits
- Bananas, apples, oranges, grapes
- Celery and carrot sticks
- Cheese and crackers
- Cereal bars
- Nuts and raisins
Distractions:
- Music and music player
- DVDs and DVD players
- Magazines
- Cards
Comfort measures:
- Pillows with colored pillow cases
- TENS machine
- Massage Oils
Homeopathic Remedies
- Arnica 6c, taken before and after labor for bruising
- Caulophyllum 6c, to induce or speed up contractions
- Pulsatilla 6c, for emotional upset and changing moods
- Nux vomica 6c, for nausea or backache
- Birthing Balls
To capture memories:
- Camera with film and batteries
- Camcorder with charged batteries and accessories
- Baby Book for getting the foot prints done by the nurse when she does the paperwork
Other
- Any reference book or pamphlet you might need
- Signed copies of your birth plan
- List of people to call after the baby is born (include childbirth educator)
- Calling Card for Long Distance Calls
Your Postpartum Bag
- Nursing bras and pads (preferably the washable, soft ones.)
- Breastfeeding book
- Going home outfit for baby
- Blanket for Baby
- More film (Though you can buy this for higher prices in most gift shops.)
- Another change of clothes for partner and any toiletries needed
- Your own personal night gown, robe (They will get dirty!)
- Personal Hygiene items (shampoo, your own pads, etc.)
- Number of La Leche League or other breastfeeding support
- Number of diaper service (if you need to arrange for delivery)
- Car Seat with instructions
- Going home outfit for mom (You will still be look to be about 6 months pregnant. Most women where the clothes that they wore to the hospital, some bring nursing shirts.)
- Birth Announcements, stamps, envelopes
