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It's almost time for baby but you have one thing left to do. what on earth are you supposed to pack for the birth? This doula's got you!
Here is the "What to Pack: Hospital and Birthing Center Checklist:"
You're almost ready to meet your baby. Your due date is just around the corner. The crib is set up, clothes washed and put away, just awaiting the imminent arrival of their new owner. You have the breast pump set up, bottles washed, diapers put away, and the sweet teddy bear is just resting in the crib. You're ready. Now is the time to prepare your bag for the hospital.
What's necessary to bring and what's simply good to have? Those birth affirmations may come in handy and I will forever recommend bringing extra pillows and blankets for your partner.
What should you pack? Keep scrolling to view the hospital and birthing center checklist I give to all my clients! What could you not have lived without during your labor and birth?
What did you bring that you ended up not needing? Let's hear!
Without further ado, here is the checklist I give all my birth clients in preparation for their big day!
The Birthing Person
Birthing gown
Nursing bra/Nursing tank
Hair ties
Toiletries bag (Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, etc)
Socks
If having a water birth, an extra bra/bathing suit
Change of clothes
Healthy snacks
Music playlist
Birth Affirmations
Fairy Lights/Battery Operated Tealights
Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Clary Sage, etc.)
A fan
Phone
Phone charger
Camera
The Birth Partner
Toiletries (Toothbrush, toothpaste)
Phone
Phone charger
Change of clothes
Loose change/cash (vending machines)
Swimsuit for water birth
Snacks
Camera
Ibuprofen, Advil, Tylenol, etc.
Book, magazine, newspaper, etc
Extra pillow
Extra blanket
Headphones
The Baby
Diaper bag
Diapers
Wipes
Going home outfit
Car seat
Receiving blankets
And that's it! The hospital will have everything else you could need and it is so much nicer when you don't have to load and unload a ton of bags, both going to the hospital and returning home from the hospital.
Like I said before, hopefully this list helps you to remember everything you may want to bring with you for the birth of your baby!
I wish you the best of luck and as a doula, I'll leave you with this...You've got this birthing thing down!
PEACE, LOVE & BABIES,
Staci
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