Well, it's actually almost 39 weeks. Can't wait to meet this little human! I should have packed my bag a couple of weeks ago, I know. Now, I can't tell you what to pack in your birth bag because it's yours. Your needs may vary greatly from mine. Considering we're only going for a 12 hour post-birth stay and we're at a bring-your-own-food birth center - this bag will look a little different. I'm secretly wishing we could have had a home birth so I wouldn't have to pack anything at all!
For me and hubby:
- My birth gown and water birth outfit
- Underwear, postpartum pads, nursing pads, nursing bra
- Toothbrush, toothpaste
- Socks, slippers
- Robe (more like a knit sweater duster)
- Arnica 30x (great taken before and after birth for pain)
- Native Remedies Easiotomy Cream, AfterBirth Drops, and Nipple Conditioning Cream (reviews to follow after birth)
- Raspberry Leaf Tea bags
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (I try to always have a batch on hand)
- Sandwiches (our own bread with butter, cheese, chicken, pickles, lettuce)
- Snacks (homemade granola bars, raw sunflower seeds, bananas, apples)
- Water (yes, we bring our own)
- Birth Preferences copies (midwives already have some)
- Cell phone with all phone numbers
- Music
- Camera and charger
- Swim trunks for hubby (just in case he wants to get in the tub with me)
For baby:
- Bambo Nature diapers
- Baby clothing, going home outfit
- Merino hat, mittens, and booties
- Car seat
Things are a little different this time too because I have to pack a little bag for my toddler who will be staying with grandma. I wouldn't mind her being at the birth if it was at home, but at the birth center it really needs to be just hubby and I. Have I forgotten something?! Please let me know ASAP! Perhaps you have something in mind that helped you during birth?
UPDATE: Read Baby T's water birth story!
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Just a few short weeks away ... good luck!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter just had a home birth two weeks ago & had to pack a hospital bag, just in case! Likely it wasn't needed.
thanks for the tips! i wasnt sure what to bring.. now i know!:)
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this, some of the creams i looked it up and interested to get it.
ReplyDeleteI'm at 38 weeks also!! I've had 3 already but it has been 6 years since our last one so I'm feeling a bit lost in some ways. I couldn't remember what to put in the bag lol. Thanks for the reminders!
ReplyDeleteI am delivering in a hospital, but due to food allergies I also have to pack my food.
ReplyDeleteMy list:
Birthing Ball
Baby Clothes and Take Home Outfit
Diaper Covers
Biodegradable inserts ( to use in diaper covers)
Wet bag
Pads
Nightgowns
My going home outfit
Make up
Toileties
Vitamins
Food
Hubby's clothes and toiletries
Carseat
Baby bath stuff
Bottles to pump into
Breast pump
Baby grooming kit
Tennis balls ( for back labor)
Nursing pads
underwwear
camera
baby book
labor playlist
copies of my birth plan
Don't forget at going home outfit for yourself!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what all your birth center has, but maybe some kind of laborade/electolyte drink?
massage oil, hair brush, any bathing supplies for self or baby.
I'm due in two weeks, so we're right behind you!