What’s in my birth doula bag?

birth

Jan 30

Written By Emilee

The list - with links! You can view my whole Amazon list here.

The bag itself: A sturdy, heavy canvas bag. I had a patch with my logo custom embroidered and attached that to the front!

Inside:

Receiving blankets + baby hat - on the off chance that baby is born quicker than expected
Bach Rescue Remedy - a pick-me-up for me for longer labors
LED votives, for ambiance
Lotion - I make sure all my lotions are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, just in case
Essential oils - Can add to lotion or use on a cotton pad and wave under nose
First aid kit - All the basics, good to have just in case
Nut butter + honey sticks - good energizing snacks to have on hand
Scissors - you never know when you’ll need a pair of scissors, at the very least for the honey sticks!
Liquid IV - a lifesaver for me, the birthing person, their partner, and whoever else needs it!
Massage roller - handy little roller that fits in the bag
Nitrile gloves - always good to have on hand (ha!)
Knee pads - especially for home births or water births where I spend a lot of time on the ground, these save my knees!
Alcohol pads - Good for cleanup or to quickly stop nausea (open the pad and wave under nose)
Portable fan - Super handy to have
Rebozo - for extra support
The Labor Progress Handbook - good reference to have
Colgate Wisps - for a birthing person who’s been sick during labor, offer a Wisp and some water to wash the taste out
Massage balls - great for counterpressure or just to have something to squeeze
Yoga pants, extra shirt, hospital socks, and headbands - change of clothes for me, just in case!
Toiletry bag - details below!