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Comfort Measures
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Essential oils (with diffuser or carrier oil or room spray)
Essential oils for relaxation
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Rescue Remedy Relaxation/calmingLavender
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Heating padStress Relief
Bergamot, jasmine
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Yoga ball - confirm with caregiver if this is provided at your place of delivery
Energizing
Peppermint, citrus
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Massage oil Calming/groundingClary sage
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Affirmations/meditations
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Artwork, photos, inspirational visuals
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Comb
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Gardening knee pad
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Bluetooth speaker for music/your personal playlist
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Food
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Instant miso soup packets
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Electrolyte water: coconut water, electrolyte drops, Nuun, Calm
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Bite sized snacks: nuts, yogurt, fruit leathers, cheese sticks, berries, bananas, dried fruit
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Lollipops/honey sticks
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Bendy straws or water bottle with a sealed sip top
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Protein/granola bars
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Food for partner: fruit, granola bars, microwavable burrito - nurses will sometimes microwave things for you
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Dark chocolate
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Any diet specific snacks (ie gluten/dairy free)
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Cooler for cold foods - there are no fridges in L&D rooms
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Electronic equipment
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Phone chargers: long cord because sometimes the outlet is far away!
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Music or audio prompts (playlists, hypnobirthing)
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Laptop/tablet/chargers
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Bluetooth wireless speaker and/or earbuds
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Birthing Parent
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A favorite pillow and/or blanket (be aware that it may get dirty - for pillows, use a pillowcase that is not white so it doesn't get mixed up with hospital pillows!)
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Bathrobe/cardigan: something with long sleeves that opens in the front
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Warm socks/slippers
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Pajamas & soft pants (treat yourself to something comfortable and cute)
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Nursing bra (I recommend tank top with a camisole: comfortable, no clips/snaps, stretches when milk comes in, and keeps your torso covered while nursing)
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Glasses/contact lenses and solution
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Toiletries
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Nursing pads and panty liners, if you prefer 100% cotton or reusable
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Eye mask and ear plugs
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Sandals or easy slip on shoes
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A favorite pillow and/or blanket (be aware that it may get dirty - for pillows, use a pillowcase that is not white so it doesn't get mixed up with hospital pillows!)
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Books/magazines
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Comfortable clothes for sleeping in hospital
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Slippers
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Eye mask and ear plugs
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The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
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Warm sweatshirt: it gets cold in the hospital
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Glasses/contact lenses and solution
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Toiletries: hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner
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Outfit to come home in - half shirts for umbilical cord
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Blanket
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Hat
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