Birth Supply List
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You — and the physical, emotional and spiritual environment you've prepared to welcome your child — are essential. You create the beautiful, peaceful space in which to give birth. Flowers add a lovely touch; buds have been known to open during labor, mirroring the way you will open. Essential oils or aromatherapy candles can be soothing, especially rose geranium, rose and lavender. |
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Please gather the following items and store in an easily-accessible place.
Drugstore Items
Choose a family physician or pediatrician prior to the birth whom you have met or spoken with.
While we do a newborn exam and follow-up care, if there were a problem you would want to know the physician who would provide care for your baby.
Please have your infant seat inspected and installed in the car prior to the birth.
Emergency Phone Numbers (post near phone)
Ambulance: ______________________________________________
Hospitals: (closest and preferred) _____________________________
Consulting physician: _____________________________________
Pediatrician or family physician: ____________________________
Midwife: Judy Luce, LM, CPM Cell: (510) 684-2157 | Home: (510) 229-3556
Drugstore Items
- Sterile gauze pads (4” x 4”) — 1 dozen
- Disposable underpads (23” x 36”, 18-20 to a package)
- Sanitary napkins (hospital size/maternity size)
- Hydrogen peroxide (large bottle) and Witch Hazel (small bottle)
- Bacitracin or Neosporin (topical antibiotic) — small tube
- Thermometer for baby (must be able to use rectally)
- Flannel backed tablecloth for a protective covering (large rectangular)
- Cool mist vaporizer/humidifier (helps infants breathe easier)
- Arnica tablets, 200c, for birth swelling, bruising or aching; Arnica massage oil
- Belladonna and Phytolacca, 200c, for breast infections or blocked milk ducts (optional)
- Evening Primrose Oil, 500 mg – 3x daily after 37 weeks
- Pre-washed clothes and diapers and two soft cotton newborn hats
- Cotton flannel receiving blankets (at least 8)
- Face cloths or old towels cut up for compresses (6); hand towels for large compresses
- Garbage bags (2 — one for waste, one for dirty laundry)
- Large bowl for placenta
- Flashlight with batteries
- Crock pot or large pot for hot water
- Plenty of juices, teas, light nutritious food; coconut water or Recharge. Food prepared for after the birth. (If possible, make arrangements to have food brought in.)
- Smooth green cabbage leaves for breast inflammation/blocked ducts/mastitis
- Comfort items: hot water bottle, extra pillows, heating pad, lip balm
- Rocking chair (very helpful for nursing) — try Craigslist
- Camera
Choose a family physician or pediatrician prior to the birth whom you have met or spoken with.
While we do a newborn exam and follow-up care, if there were a problem you would want to know the physician who would provide care for your baby.
Please have your infant seat inspected and installed in the car prior to the birth.
Emergency Phone Numbers (post near phone)
Ambulance: ______________________________________________
Hospitals: (closest and preferred) _____________________________
Consulting physician: _____________________________________
Pediatrician or family physician: ____________________________
Midwife: Judy Luce, LM, CPM Cell: (510) 684-2157 | Home: (510) 229-3556