Having done a hospital birth once before, I’ve learned a few things that are really nice to have.
Some items are provided by the hospital (it depends on your hospital), but others are wonderful to bring on your own and are things you often don’t think of until you’re in the moment.
If you’re planning a hospital birth, you should have your bag packed at least three weeks before your due date.
I’ve included a printable checklist for you below and have linked some additional items as well. Always feel free to connect with me if you have questions about anything specific!
Gifts for Nurses (I MADE THESE)
Baby Book (for foot & hand prints)
Homemade Essential Oil peri spray (use leftover mixture from padsicle recipe below)
Organic Pads (the hospital will provide some, I just prefer my own)
HOW TO MAKE PADSICLES
INGREDIENTS:
- Feminine pads (any kind – I personally use and recommend either chemical-free pads or cloth pads)
- Witch Hazel (astringent, helps to close pores and heal skin, I used one with a lavender additive, found at Whole Foods)
- Aloe Vera gel — the pure kind (found mine at Whole Foods)
- Lavender Essential Oil (calms swelling or inflammation of the skin, supports cellular regeneration)
- Helichrysum (used for it’s rejuvenating benefits for the skin)
- Frankincense Essential Oil (supports tissue regeneration, prevents scarring)
- Rosemary Essential Oil (fights infection and inflammation, strengthens muscles)
- Geranium Essential Oil (helps heal broken capillaries, conditions skin)
- Small Spray Bottle
- Aluminum Foil
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Fill your small spray bottle about halfway up with witch hazel.
- Add 5-10 drops of each essential oil.
- Top off with witch hazel
- Open up feminine pad and spread with a thin layer of aloe with clean hands.
- Spray with spray bottle mixture – enough to dampen the pad but not soak it through. You want to preserve some of the absorbency of the pads.
- Let dry a little bit, then wrap with aluminum foil and store in the freezer. Your padsicles are done! After baby, use 3-4 pads per day straight from the freezer to soothe and heal!
bringing a human being in the world is never an asy task and it is a sucha overwhelming task but yet a joyous task. a mother, no matter how much prepared is she always overwhlemed by this ting human being that just took its first and newest breath. this great is so kind to share her experience and what is needed when your finally ready to give birth. this checklist will do wonders for all the to-be moms especially the ones who are going to be moms for the first time.
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