BIRTH ESSENTIALS FOR LABOUR DAY

BIRTH BAG ESSENTIALS

PHOTO BY KELLY SIKKEMA ON UNSPLASH

The Practical Stuff

So this question comes up so much in the pregnancy yoga and birth preparation classes that I wanted to talk about some of the practical stuff that’s really useful to have when you do go into labour.

Check out part 2 of 'The Birth. What do I need? Where I discuss how important the birthing environment is and how we can transport and create a positive birth space where ever we are birthing.

PART 1 – The Practical Stuff

• PANTS! (Super Comfy is a must)

• Pyjamas or a Nightie (Something that unbuttons or is loose up top).

• Maternity Pads (forgot to mention this in video)

• Breast Pads (For leaky boobs – Bamboo pads are so soft for tender or raw nipples - sold in John Lewis & Amazon).

• Lanolin Nipple Cream – Lansinoh is the best, purple tube (sold in boots)

• Toiletries (for Hospital or Birth centre – face cream, tooth brush, shampoo

• Hair Brush / Bobbles / Hair band

• Lip Balm

• Straws (Maybe something fun to make you giggle – Laughter is SOO Good in the birth space)

• Flannels (2 or 3 - again very soft is good - bamboo or 100% cotton)

• Raw Honey or Molasses (Local Health food shop or Holland & Barratt)

• High Coco Solid Dark Chocolate

• Snacks – crackers, oat cakes, fruit, energy bars/balls,

• Mints

• Face wipes – sensitive / non scented

WHATS IN MY DOULA BAG?

Watch this video about my birth bag essentials.