My Birth Center Bag
Packing a birth center bag is slightly different than packing a hospital bag. When I had Milly, I was at the birth center barely 3 hours total. I delivered her, we nursed, they weighed her, we cuddled, etc and then we were in the car on our way home. One of the best parts of having your baby at the birth center is the convenience of leaving and going back to the comfort of your home when you’re ready. Therefore, my birth center bag doesn’t need to have nearly as many goodies packed as for a traditional birth/hospital bag but since you always want to be prepared should you need to be transferred to a hospital we had another bag in the car just in case.. Check out my Amazon store and find Birth Center Bag for all of my favorite things.
In the meantime, here’s my checklist:
For Mama
weekender bag or suitcase
clothes for coming home
grippy socks
robe
a few large towels (especially if planning on a water birth)
toiletries
nipple butter
nipple shields
disposable undies (ex. Poise Pads)
camera
phone charger
vision board or affirmation cards
labor ball
essential oils & diffuser
electric candles
snacks & beverages for staying hydrated
For Baby
diaper bag
2-3 footed onesies
2-3 onesies
newborn diapers
a few swaddles
a blanket
carseat installed in car