What Birth Supplies Do You Really Need?

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Is your birth plan overloaded with unnecessary items? Join us as we unpack the essentials of home birth, focusing on what truly matters for a smooth, comfortable experience. We draw from our own journeys to highlight indispensable items like hot water and absorbent bed pads, while debunking the myth that you need hats, gloves, baby monitors and sterilizing scrubs. Discover the practicalities of home birth and learn how to pare down your preparation to the essentials.
Ever wondered if water birth is the right choice for you? We explore the benefits and challenges of using water as "nature's epidural," discussing types of birthing pools and some logistics like maintaining the right water temperature during labor. Our personal experiences shed light on some huge benefits, as well as important potential drawbacks to help you make an informed decision about water births.
Finally, we discuss the often overlooked aspects of post-birth care, emphasizing the importance of considering your baby's perspective, immediate skin-to-skin contact, and the profound impact of creating a gentle birth experience for everyone. From the best ways to handle the umbilical cord and placenta to questioning the necessity of routine newborn suctioning, we touch on many important, and often overlooked aspects of the birth experience, encouraging a holistic and empowering home birth experience. Tune in to learn how to trust your body’s natural process and create a nurturing environment for your baby's first moments.

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1. Essential Birth Supplies and Equipment (00:00:00)

2. Water Birth Logistics and Supplies (00:05:58)

3. Care for Umbilical Cord and Placenta (00:18:07)

4. Monitoring Fetal Heartbeat Necessity (00:31:57)

5. Hands-Off Birth Monitoring and Supplies (00:36:21)

6. Debunking Suction and Birth Trauma (00:44:45)

7. Empowering Birth and Parenthood (00:55:24)