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Items for Labor kit

SaraSmile19SaraSmile19 member
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I wanted to pack a "Labor kit" in my hospital bag, with items that might be useful during labor.  In childbirth classes, they told us a tennis ball on your lower back can help with back labor, I also have a palm-sized massager and a stress relief squishy ball.  I've heard some women say they couldn't stand being touched while they were in labor, so I might not use these items but I thought it might be better to have them just in case.

Any other ideas?  Any items you plan to use during labor?  STMs, items you used (or wish you had) in your experience?

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  • Sissy1230Sissy1230 member
    I'm making myself a rice pack that I can heat up in a microwave instead of fiddling with a heating pad.  Heat is a comfort for me, so I definitely want to make sure I have one on hand in case I feel it will help. I am going to request a birthing ball
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  • whitneylaurenwhitneylauren member
    Everyone told me to be sure to pack chapstick, your lips get dry during labor
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  • JSS1002JSS1002 member

    imageSissy1230:
    I'm making myself a rice pack that I can heat up in a microwave instead of fiddling with a heating pad.  Heat
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  • blueandgrayblueandgray member

    Are you planning a natural birth or to get an epi?

    If you are getting an epidural, pack things that will help you pass the time, like an iPad, Kindle, pregnancy journal or deck of cards would be good. Although frankly I'd use that time to

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  • SaraSmile19SaraSmile19 member
    imageblueandgray:

    Are you planning a natural birth or to get an epi?

    If you are getting an epidural, pack things that will

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  • evertzevertz member
    imageSaraSmile19:

    I'm not gung-ho about natural birth, but I also want to be able to walk/move/squat for as long as I can stand

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