Packing Your Maternity Bag!

If there are ANY questions you have, don't be afraid to ask!

List below of everything you need:

For the birth:

Birth Plan - Green notes
Dressing gown
Slippers
Socks
Old nightdress or T-shirt (in labour)
Message Oils / Aromatherapy Oils
Homeopathic remedies / Rescue Remedy
Lip balm
Snacks & Drinks
Camera
Relaxation materials: books / magazines
TENS machine
Music (CD player / Ipod / MP3)
Water Spray Bottles
Your favourite pillow
Birth Ball (Available in hospital, unless you would rather bring your own)

For you, after the birth:

Clothes to wear home
Breast Pads (if your breast feeding)
Nursing bras
Maternity pads
Nightwear (Front opening for those who are breast feeding)
Toiletries
Knickers (old / cheap or disposable)
Address book / list of numbers or bring your mobile

For baby:

Nappies
Cotten wall or pads
Vests
Baby-grows
Hat
Muslin Squares
Jacket or snowsuit for winter babies
Car seat
Blanket for journey home
Mittens / Socks

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