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Post by Michelle on Dec 14, 2008 4:12:15 GMT -6
Homebirth Supplies Birth: plastic mattress cover absorbant pads such as chux or puppy training pads 4 old towels and 4 washcloths Flashlight with new batteries 2 bowls - one for the placenta and one to vomit in Box of white kleenex Plastic trash bag gloves sharp, sterile scissors cord clamp and iodine Honey and a spoon (a small honey bear works well) Unopened non-citrus juice (white grape juice is good) After Birth: Box of Kotex Overnight pads Isopropyl Alcohol Cotton balls and swabs Hydrogen Peroxide (for blood clean up on carpet if necessary) bulb syringe Underpants for mom and a gown she can nurse in Peri bottle or other squirt water bottle Baby: Socks Infant hat Diaper and pins 4 receiving blankets Outfit for baby if desired Wash cloth or baby wipes Sources: www.birthingnaturally.net/homebirth/need.htmlwww.gentlebirth.org/archives/hmbrthsp.html
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