Showing posts with label Labor and Delivery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Labor and Delivery. Show all posts

Monday, January 4, 2010

Labor and Delivery Question

Here is another question from a reader:

Hello Heather, My question is this: I want to know what is crucial to pack for labor and delivery. I am in the stages of packing my bags and I just don't know what I should bring. Although this is baby number 2 and I have packed before I forgot what exactly I brought the first time. Maybe there are somethings that women brought that worked fantastically with the stages of labor that would be helpful to me...If you need me to provide more info, let me know :)I need some help! Lindsey McAulay
I know of some great women that could answer this so I hope they are reading. Are you planning on going natural or having an epidural? If you have a birthing ball or can get one I recommend it. It really helps take pressure off your back during labor. There might be one where ever you are delivering. I also recommend as many of your own things as possible like blanket, pillow, pj's, towels -especially towels for after-the ones at my hospital were pathetic. Hoping some other women have some great suggestions for you. Good luck with delivery #2.