Homebirth Supplies

You will need to gather some additional items for the birth and early postpartum period. These items don’t have to be sterile, but they should be washed and stored in a clean place until the day of the birth. The room where you plan to have your baby should be relatively clean, as should the bathtub, toilet, and sink. Please clear off a dresser or table top, or else have a card table available for us to lay out our equipment.

• Tub liner if you are having a water birth

  • Mini (eco) size

• Available for purchase directly from Radiant Belly https://radiantbelly.com/product/birth-pool-in-a-box-liner/ 

• Ibuprofen

• 1 shower curtain liner (to protect your mattress) 

• 1 box of large menstrual pads or depends

• 1 digital thermometer

• 6 or more large towels

• 6 or more washcloths

• 1 hand towel

• 6 washed cotton receiving blankets

• Newborn diapers and/or diaper covers

• A change of clothes for mom after the birth (nightgown, tee shirt…)

• 2 large garbage bags (unscnented) 

• 2 large (gallon size) new ziplock bags 

• Lip balm, hair ties, any other personal item you might want

• 1-4 quarts of unsweetened juice, coconut water or Recharge

• Lots of food for you

• 1 new garden hose plus sink adapter (if you are using a birth tub) *Please do not use the grey colored one as it does not work with hot water (look for drinking water safe)

• Olive oil

• Hydrogen Peroxide 

  *Please don’t have artificial fragrance/ scented plug ins on during your birth, low fragrance is appreciated by your midwives