What supplies do I need for a home birth"
Home Birth Supply Checklist
General supplies:Â
Digital thermometer
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen
Gravol (or generic brand)Â
Washcloths
Water bottleÂ
Hot water bottle or heating pad
Ice packÂ
Ice chips, ice cubes or PopsiclesÂ
Fluid-replacement drinks or honeyÂ
Bucket or bowl (some women vomit during childbirth)Â
Comfortable clothesÂ
Mirror for watching the birth (optional)
Extra-large overnight pads (without dry-weave, which irritates stitches)Â Â
Paper towels
Sturdy tray (like a cookie sheet) to use as a transportable work surface Â
Two large garbage bags (one for laundry; one for garbage)
Three-prong extension cord or power barÂ
Large plastic zip-top freezer bag (for the placenta)
Notebook, camera, music player, small bright lamp (all optional)Â
For the bed:Â
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I was so judgmental about home births?until I had an unplanned home birth myselfPillows lined with plastic bags, with pillowcases over top
 Bottom layer: clean fitted sheet (this is the layer you will rest on post-delivery, when you?re tucked back in bed with your baby)Â
 Middle layer: waterproof covering, such as a shower curtain or a plastic sheet
Top layer:Â clean fitted sheet (choose an old one, as it might get stained)Â
Stain remover for laundry
Extra blanket...
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