A list of items to pop in a ‘labour bag’ for your birth support team to easily access.
The labour comb is an incredible form of relief during labour. According to the Gate Control Theory, our brains can only focus on one sensation at a time. By gripping the comb between the palm of your hand during labour, the discomfort travels along the nerve pathways to the brain t...
Wooden labour comb
I used this little tool for all of my births and it is incredible, especially if you are experiencing back labour. A great pain relief for birth.
Elle TENS Plus
A fantastic tool that encourages an upright and active labour, taking the weight off Mum.
The Birth Sling
Something to keep you hydrated during labour, as often women don't want to drink water. Other options include coconut water or simply chewing on ice chips.
Hydralyte Ice Block Colour Free Lemonade
The peanut ball is an excellent tool for labour as it helps to widen your hips.
The Birth Ball
A beautiful affirmation deck.
The Doula Deck: Calm & Connection in Pregnancy
Clary sage is the most popular oil to use during labour as it increases oxytocin and support labour contractions. Do not use before 37 weeks.
Clary Sage Pure Essential Oil
Partners want to help you, but they just don't know how. Having a cheat sheet like this is a beautiful way for you to bond during your pregnancy and give your partners something they can do during labour to feel like they are helpful.
Acupressure for Labour
A beautiful way to make hospital feel like home.
Fairy lights
A beautiful way to make hospital feel like home.
Flameless Candles
Many women feel nauseous during labour. This may help.
Anti nausea bracelet
A good distraction tool during labour. Women place sticks on the floor, on the exercise ball, on the shower wall, and other places that they labour to have something to focus on during a contraction. I took this trick from Juju Sundin's book ‘Birth S...
Stickers
Keep this one in your labour bag, just incase you head to hospital in the middle of the night without a lackie.
Scunchie
Not essential at all, but some women enjoy using these as a way to get excited and ‘nest’ or get ready for baby's arrival.
Hospital Bag Organisers
This one was recommended by my fav little doula @dayna.birthkeeper who uses it to keep ice blocks, icepacks, wet face cloths and drinks for the mama during labour. Such a good idea for hospital births!
