BIRTH SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES FOR A WOMAN DURING CHILDBIRTH
During childbirth, a woman may need or want a variety of supplies to help her through the labor and delivery process. These can include items such as: -A comfortable birthing gown or comfortable clothing -Slippers or socks -Toiletries such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, and lip balm -A birthing or exercise ball to help alleviate discomfort -Heat packs or a heating pad to help relax muscles -Music or a white noise machine to help create a calming environment -A birth plan -A camera or video recorder to document the birth -Something to hold on to, such as a birthing bar or the hand of a loved one. -A birth plan for epidural or other pain management
- Personal Items such as nursing bra, breast pads, nursing pillow
- Water, ice chips, or hard candy to help stay hydrated during labor.