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Unexpected Birth Bag Essentials
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items My favourite items I packed in my hospital bag which I rarely see in other lists. Unexpected problem solvers which you’ll use after birth and beyond
Drank this during active labour and throughout post partum during cluster feeding - a super easy way to be ultra hydrated which I neglected hugely first time round
Free Soul Hydrate Electrolyte Powder
After EBF two babies I found these the most versatile for soothing aching breasts during those early days of learning to latch and cluster feeding. They’re little cooling wipes you can keep tucked in breast pads to avoid chaffing.
MultiMam Breastfeeding Compresses 12 Pack
In the UK we have shared Labour wards whilst you wait for a delivery room. These were great for zoning out but also post partum to lower the intensity of newborn cries!
Your Life, Your Volume | Loop Earplugs America – Loop US
Sometimes your bed doesn’t reach the pug sockets!
Portable Charger - Anker US
I found this the most helpful pregnancy book regarding planning out my birth options and choosing them based on facts and data over opinions
Expecting Better: Why Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is...
If you’re going to ask your husband to mop your brow, better making a luxury muslin cloth. You’ll thank me when you also have your post birth all over wash and 30 second post partum morning routines
Muslin Face Cloth
Midwives recommend Lucazade sport or similar electrolyte drinks as the ultimate drink for labour. Don’t opt for anything fizzy like regular Lucazade, and the sports lid makes them easy to drink in any position
Lucozade Sport Orange, 500ml
A perfect post birth choice with build in washable sanitary pants. Also hospitals can be very hot!
Shorts. Period
I lived in these from birth to the first 8 weeks of post partum! So comfortable and easier to wear than pants with pads inside.
High-waist Disposable Postpartum Underwear - Frida
Don’t underestimate the feeling of changing into fresh silky pyjamas after freshening up post birth!
Silk Button Up Pajama Set - Amazon.com
Help out your birth partner by packing your birth bag into sectioned mini storage bags. Helps to find things in a hurry and separate pre birth vs post birth items. I wrote a note of its contents on each one to help my husband find what I was looking ...
Best Travel Packing Organizers