In part 2 you get to see my belly and hear about what my midwife recommends I bring to the birth. I'm going to list everything below along with a list of websites I've found to be incredibly useful. To bring to the birth (as recommended by Alma Midwifery) Mom Bag: 1. Labor clothes: anything you might want if you're not comfortable laboring in the nude. Modesty fades in labor! 2. Postpartum clothes: Nursing t-shirt or night gown. Bring at least two, the first will get messy 3. Clothes to wear home: depends on weather, you can wear postpartum clothes or a bathrobe. 4. Personal care items for Mom: toothbrush & paste, hair care items, hair tie, lotions, lip balm, and whatever else is used for daily care. 5. One 4 oz. bottle of olive or almond oil to rub on perineum as baby crowns (only for use in out of water births) 6. Bathrobe 7. Change of clothes for your partner, swimsuit if they plan on getting in the birthing tub. 8. Slippers or flip flops for mom & partner 9. Six bottles of Recharge or Gatorade (this is a must have) Baby Bag: 1. Outfit: with undershirt, hat, socks & a blanket. Depending on weather, you may need a heavy blanket 2. Three cloth diapers & wraps if you want cloth on baby from the start. 3. Weleda brand or other baby diaper cream (optional). Avoid Johnson & Johnson and other petroleum-based products. Herbs (Optional): 1. Arnica Montana 30c, used for bruising and aches & pains 2. Rescue remedy: Bach flower essence for calming. Will use later if not during ...
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