Packing for Labor and Delivery

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

	Chapstick or Vaseline for dry lips
	Water mister for moistening face with cold water (plant sprayer or mister)
	Hot compress for lower back pain
	Cornstarch or massage lotion
	Rolling pin for backache
	Hair ties and hair brush
	Paper bag (in the event of hyperventilation)
	Focal Point (beautiful object to focus on to relax)
	Snacks for labor coach/partner
	Camera and/or video camera (don't forget the film, cassette, DVD, or memory stick!)
	Hot Water Bottle (great for back labor!)
	Phone list of friends and relatives (Remember: hospitals do NOT allow cellular phone usage inside as they can interfere with medical equipment)

Comfort after the birth

	Cotton nightgown (Front opening with buttons or snaps is easiest for nursing Moms.)
	Bathrobe
	Slippers
	Nursing bras
	Outfit to wear home from the hospital (You will probably still fit into your maternity clothes-don't bring clothes that fit pre-pregnancy, they won't fit for a while.)
	Personal items (makeup, toothbrush, deodorant, contact lenses/glasses, etc.)
	A bottle of witchhazel for stitches
	Calendula and hypercium cream (available at health food stores) for a sore perineum

Other items

	Outfit for the new baby to wear home
	Receiving blanket
	Infant car seat secured in the back seat of the car

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Packing for the delivery room