Resources for pregnancy, birth, newborns, and aftercare

• 2 sets of clean sheets for the bed (that you don’t mind getting dirty)

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg (to promote sleep in early labour)

• Dimenhydrinate (Gravol) 50 mg to (promote sleep in early labour)

• Energizing drinks, such as juice or Gatorade

• Container for placenta disposal (plastic yogurt or ice cream tub or large Ziploc bag)

• 4 – 6 old towels and 4 washcloths

• large bowl for hot compresses

• 6 receiving blankets or towels

• 2 baby hats

• hydrogen peroxide for cleaning purposes

• Cookie sheet

• Bendable straws

• Hand mirror

• Food and drinks for your birthing team

• Heating pad or hot water bottle

• TENS machine (that you can borrow through our clinic)

Hospital and Birth Center

• Car seat- please have it properly installed

• Health card and/or extra health insurance information

• Loose comfortable clothes for labour and a set to go home in

• Slip-on shoes or slippers

• Baby clothes

• Toiletries and lip balm

• Cell phone charger

• Ibuprofen (Advil) 200 or 400 mg (to be used in postpartum only)​

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg

• Adult diapers or extra absorbent sanitary pads

• Herbal/homeopathic remedies if desired (Arnica or herbal baths-avoid comfrey)​

• Newborn diapers

• Witch hazel, Epsom salts to care for your perineum

• Digital thermometer