Birth Supplies-Kits
You can order a birth kit from me personally
or from one of these suppliers:
For a home birth the minimum is needed: (if you are putting your kit together yourself)
Items Needed for the Labor and Birth:
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~Bed pads, often called chux. The larger thicker pads are what is needed. 10-20 come in a package.
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~shower curtain, or large piece of plastic, to cover the bed mattress
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~roll of thick paper towels
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~2 trash bags
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~two sets of sheets for your bed
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~old baby blankets, about 5
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~old bath towels, about 5 (more if having a water birth)
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~flash light with new batteries
Water Birth Supplies:
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~tub-portable tub if you do not have a large bath tub
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~liner for the tub (if needed)
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~pump to remove the water
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~new garden hose that is ok for running hot water thur the hose. Rinse with a bleach solution ahead of time
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~hose adapter to fit your kitchen or bathroom sink
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~fish net for removing debris from the water tub
For the Baby:
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~disposable wipes
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~diapers
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~blankets
For You After the Birth:
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~Peri pads.
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~ 2-3 adult pull ups (found in the bladder control section of the store)
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~5-6 thick pads (poise pads or their equivalent) and 5-10 regular peri pads used for when you have your period.
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~Peri cleanse product -made from herbs (optional)
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~large underwear
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~healthy foods, esp protein