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Homebirth - a list of what to consider

Preparation for a homebirth

Check with your midwife or caregiver, they may wish you to leave out or add things to this list.

Personal Items for woman and partner


	A couple of comfortable Shirts / nighties / dresses to labour in.
	Lots of clean towels, face flannels.
	Some clean old sheets and a large piece of plastic to possibly give birth on.
	2- 3 large garbage bags to put soiled linen into.
	A large mirror if you wish to watch yourself give birth.
	At least 2 packs of large maternity sanitary napkins or
	A pack of large 'incontinence' pants or pads which are comfortable and practical when bleeding heavily for the first few days.
	Lots of cotton under wear if you choose to wear pads / or disposable undies.
	Breast pads for when your milk comes in on days 2- 4 after the birth / maternity bras.
	Lip balm for dry lips.
	A box of tissues, a roll of very soft, luxurious toilet paper.
	A fan or heater to keep the room you labour in comfortable, depending on the season.
	Buckets to empty the bath and to top up with warm water (if it does not have a heater).
	Bucket to be kept handy for that unpredictable vomit!
	Poo scoop for a water birth (sieve).

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