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What to Bring to Birth Center or Have Ready at Home
Things to consider bringing to the Birth Center
- Clothes for you and baby to go home in*
- Car seat*
- Packed bag including clothes for you and cash money in the event of a transfer
- Robe for mom
- Swim trunks for dad if he plans to get into the tub
- Swim top, t-shirt, or sports bra if you choose to wear anything during labor
- Baby blanket to cover the baby when going home
- Camera with spare batteries as well as a phone charger
- Food for mom and support people. We cannot prepare food for you. We do supply limited snacks. Local restaurants have take-out and delivery options.
- Any herbs, essential oils, and supplements you want to use. Please include your provider in your plan
- Full tank of gas
- Breast pump if available
* Required for going home.
Things to consider having ready at home
- A comfortable place for you and the baby to rest. Preferably close to the bathroom and not upstairs
- Pads (recommend NOT using Always pads), depends, chux pads for mom
- Diapers for baby
- Comfortable clothes for breastfeeding
- Consider having the crib/bassinet ready for baby
- Consider having a breast pump ready if needed (recommended, if available)
- Medications for pain relief, Tylenol or Ibuprofen for cramps
- Ice packs can also help soothe the bottom during the first couple of days, these can be made by taking a diaper or a thick pad and adding a half cup of water to it, laying it open, and place in the freezer
- A few meals made ahead of time in the freezer
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