A certified doula suggests packing three separate bags -- labor support bag, baby's bag, and mommy's bag -- so it's easier to get access to the things you need on D-day!
Labor Partner's Bag
- Essential documents/birthing notes
- Important IDs
- Stopwatch
- Eyeglasses, if needed
- Camera
- Hot compress (for pain relief)
- Snacks for mom-to-be
- Hair clips and ties
- Lip moisturizers
- Book to read
- Music player
- Pillow (for pain relief)
Baby's Bag
- Tie-shirts
- Diapers
- Mittens
- Booties
- Receiving blankets
- Going-home outfit
- Baby wipes
- Cotton balls
- Bath essentials
- Newborn feeding bottles
Mommy's Bag
- Robe
- Postnatal belly band
- Eye patch
- Nursing bra
- Slippers
- Makeup kit
- Toiletries
- Maternity pads
- Breast pump
- Nursing-friendly top
- Going-home outfit
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