Albuquerque Homebirth provides the following for
you and your baby to ensure you have just what you need for "birth
day" and the amazing days that follow:
15
Chux (23"x36" disposable , waterproof, paper-lined
underpads)
2
disposable paper, plastic-backed mattress sheets, 48"x72"
12
OB sanitary pads, for the first few days of postpartum
1
pair of disposable "panties", for those first few
days
1
peri-bottle, for postpartum care and comfort
1
2 oz. bottle of betadine, for postpartum care and comfort
1
3 oz. bulb syringe, for newborn care
1
1/4 oz. jar of "Lickety-Split Healing Balm", for
sore nipples, diaper rash and anything else you might need
to have healed, from the Purple Thistle
Tea Co.
1
bottle of Arnica, homeopathic remedy for muscle and body soreness,
2-week supply
6
Tylenol, one-day supply
4
"bend-y" straws, to encourage and facilitate drinking
fluids during labor
1
condom (yes, the day will come when...!)
3
pair non-sterile type gloves
3
packets of water-soluble lubricant (similar to KY jelly)
1
package of "Postpartum Delight Tea", for the drop
in hormones after birth, from the Purple
Thistle Tea Co.
1
tube of "Myoderm Cream" for muscle and body soreness,
can be used before and after birth, really helps with that
"bruised rib" feeling towards the end of pregnancy
1
baby hat, soft knit
1
copy of "When the Baby Arrives Before the Midwife",
just in case
1
36"x36" baby blanket, and a lesson on how to really
wrap your baby like a
burrito! |
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