Your midwife will bring all equipment necessary for the birth, but you may like to consider having some of the following:

• A birth pool, deep bath or shower. For pain relief even if not planning to give birth in water.

• Lots of towels to dry mother and baby.

• 2 Waterproof covers for floor and settee or bed.

• Lots of old sheets or towels to lie over waterproof covers.

• Buckets or bowls x2.

• Nourishing drinks and snacks for labour e.g. milkshakes, sports drinks, (and bendy straws). fruit, and cereal bars etc.

• Hot/cold packs, wheat bag or hot water bottle.

• Bin liners.

• Soft lighting, music of your choice, aromatherapy oils, homeopathic remedies if you wish.

• Something cold, on ice to celebrate with.

What equipment can I provide you with?

Birth Pool

Tens machine

Birth Ball

Hot and cold packs

Massage tools