Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Labor Preparations

Here are the labor preparations:
1) Pregnant Mum (Before Labor)
Item Purpose
Dressing gown, old t-shirt, night dress Cloths for walking around & clean cloths
Slippers For walking purpose. Best to get non-slippary slippers
Snacks & drinks To provide some energy
Books, magazines, mp3 player, game gadget
&nbsp(e.g. iPhone/Android)
To relax the mind
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss,
comb/hairbrush, hair shampoo,
body shampoo/soap,
nail clippers, mirror, towel
Toiletries / Personal Care&nbsp
Mobile Phone & Charger To keep in touch with someone

2) Pregnant Mum (During Labor)
Item Purpose
Socks To keep the feet warm. Interestingly, the feet can get cold during labor
Massage Oil/Lotions Massage to relax the body
MP3/Music Player (e.g. iPod) To relax the mind

3) Pregnant Mum (After Labor)
Item Purpose
Going home cloths Require especially going back home
Undergarment
(e.g. knickers/panties)
As part of changing to a clean cloths
Nursing bras To breastfeed baby at ease
Breast pads Help mom stay dry and comfortable when breast milk comes in
Maternity pads Help mom stay dry and comfortable when bleeding from uterus(womb) once baby was born.

4) Partner / Husband
Item Purpose
Snacks & drinks To provide some energy
Cloths To have a clean cloths

5) Baby
Item Purpose
Hat&nbsp To keep head warm
One outfit cloths Require especially going back home
Baby blanket To keep body warm
Muslin squares Help baby mouth to stay dry and comfortable as baby drool a lot
Nappies Help baby stay dry and comfortable when baby urinate/shit

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