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Birth to 3 Months
Sometime
around the beginning of the eighth month, it is a good idea to think about
the items you will need to be prepared for labor and afterward. We suggest
you pack the following items in advance.
For a comfortable labor
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Chapstick or Vaseline for dry lips |
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Water mister for moistening face with cold water (plant
sprayer or mister) |
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Hot compress for lower back pain |
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Cornstarch or massage lotion |
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Rolling pin for backache |
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Hair ties and hair brush |
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Paper bag (in the event of hyperventilation) |
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Focal Point (beautiful object to
focus on to relax) |
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Snacks for labor coach/partner |
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Camera and/or video camera (don't
forget the film, cassette or memory stick!) |
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Hot Water Bottle (great for back labor!)
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Phone list of friends and relatives (Remember: hospitals do NOT allow cellular phone usage inside as they can interfere with meidal equipment) |
Comfort after the birth
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Cotton nightgown (Front opening
with buttons or snaps is easiest for nursing Moms.) |
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Bathrobe |
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Slippers |
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Nursing bras |
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Outfit to wear home from the hospital |
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Personal items (makeup, toothbrush, deodorant, contact lenses/glasses, etc.) |
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A bottle of witchhazel for stitches |
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Calendula and hypercium cream (available
at health food stores) for a sore perineum |
Other items
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Outfit for the new baby to wear home |
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Receiving blanket |
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Infant car seat secured in the back
seat of the car |
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