Things a Midwife Recommends to Pack in Your Labor Bag!

7 Essential Items to Pack!

As a certified nurse midwife (CNM) I have seen a lot of different items brought to the labor and delivery room by families ready to have a baby. Whether you are there for an induction, labor, or cesarean delivery, there are some key essential things that can help you feel more comfortable.
  1. At the top of the list is your overnight essentials. I recently purchased this toiletry bag. It opens all the way up, and you can hang it up to access the individual pockets. Its large enough to hold everything you need

2. Your phone and extra phone chargers. You need this to capture the first moments of your little one’s life.

3. Labor and postpartum gown. This gown is so nice, as it have snaps to allow for the first access to breast feeding postpartum. This kit has a lot of nice essentials for the postpartum period. Most hospitals provide these items while you are in the hospital, but you will need the once you go home too. This kit has grippy socks in it too.

4. Grippy socks

4. Grippy socks

Flexibility to Adjust Your Date

5. I love my Honolulu Essential water shoes by Birkenstock.

6. Water bottle to stay hydrated. https://amzn.to/4bEnN33 This is my favorite!

7. The labor comb is a very common item I see, and it seems to be very helpful during early labor pains. https://amzn.to/4bEnN33

This is not an exhaustive list. This is a very simple list. I see people bring in full-size luggage for their stay. Bring what makes you feel safe, comfortable, and powerful.