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doula Michele Senior Member Joined: Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:54 pm Posts: 7510	VogueMum wrote: I take slipper socks with those rubber things on the bottom. I figure, whatever makes you most comfy! I think shoes are a saftey precaution from sharp things that may be on the floor or may be dropped while you are standing there.
Sat Feb 13, 2010 11:29 pm

DL Joined: Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:00 am Posts: 7956 Location: U.S.A.~Somewhere Out There Beneath The Pale Moon Light...	doula Michele wrote: I think shoes are a saftey precaution from sharp things that may be on the floor or may be dropped while you are standing there. :yeahthat Is she talking slippers for the client, though? ...or are the slippers for herself while she's doula-ing? I always wear shoes for hospital births for the reason Michele stated, but I could see taking extra slippers for mom. My moms tend to bring their own socks or slippers, though. I don't bring them in my doula bag but rather include a mention of them in a handout that I give for suggested things to bring to the hospital.
Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:25 am

Katewill Junior Member Joined: Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:30 pm Posts: 19 Location: Salina, KS	I use clothes cold, and as hot as you can get them with the hospital tap...not very in my experience. For cool clothes I prepare 2 at a time, so one is always ready. Being out in the open air keeps it cool!. I buy 6 packs or so at the Dollar store. Cold ones I wash and re-use, hot ones go in the big blue bag, with "waste." VAGINA CROCKPOT...I like that one. _________________ Kate Still mother, to Taylor and Spencer Grandma to Bradley Lovingly and gratefully married to Clark ALACE training, LLL leader, yoga teacher, attempting a garden!
Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:38 pm

JMoss73 Junior Member Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2008 7:11 pm Posts: 17 Location: Gilbertsville, PA	Replay to what to pack sunlit_mists wrote: What do you pack in your Doula Bag/Birth Bag? What do you recommend to mom's to pack in theirs? as little as possible I tell them to leave everything in the car until the baby is born. To bring in right away, I recommend a robe (if she really hates the idea of wearing one gown backwards), an extra pillow, birth ball, music, toothbrush and toothpaste, hair tie, still camera and maybe a blank piece of card stock for footprints to put in her own baby book. What one item would you be lost without? instant oatmeal in a tupperware What one item do you take "just in case"? my camera with fresh batteries What item could you just leave at home? (and not really miss or is available at the hospital? rice socks. you can fill an exam glove with warm water and use it the same way, just tie it off really well. Does anyone bring a swimsuit to help/accompany mom in the shower? no, i tell dad/partner that is their job. if i have to rush in as in an emergency, i always have an extra set of clothes in my duffle. Jenn Mossholder http://www.doulamom.com
Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:37 am

Usukinik Junior Member Joined: Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:09 pm Posts: 39 Location: Washington DC Metro Area	I have a few items that I don't see others listing so. They are Deoderant for me, tampons or a deva cup and a rebozo. I also carry a larg assortment of essential oils and homeopathy.
Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:34 pm

KeishaDoc Member Joined: Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:13 pm Posts: 244 Location: Newark, NJ	Doula Lori wrote: :yeahthat Is she talking slippers for the client, though? ...or are the slippers for herself while she's doula-ing? I always wear shoes for hospital births for the reason Michele stated, but I could see taking extra slippers for mom. My moms tend to bring their own socks or slippers, though. I don't bring them in my doula bag but rather include a mention of them in a handout that I give for suggested things to bring to the hospital. Hi Lori, I don't know if this was meant for me but I was thinking about slippers for myself. But on second thought, I will just invest in some really comfy shoes. _________________ Lakeisha M. Dennis, M.T.S. Doula in Training (CBI):banana Sister, daughter, friend, aunt & AF vet working on doula and cbe certification. Life can't get any better.
Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:01 pm

DL Joined: Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:00 am Posts: 7956 Location: U.S.A.~Somewhere Out There Beneath The Pale Moon Light...	KeishaDoc wrote: Hi Lori, I don't know if this was meant for me but I was thinking about slippers for myself. But on second thought, I will just invest in some really comfy shoes. I'm sorry, but I wasn't very clear, was I? Notice the time of 12:25 am ; I must've not been thinking straight. I think I might have been half-way questioning Michele (wrongfully thinking that she might have misunderstood who the shoes were for), but also indirectly asking you what you had meant. I guess it was too late that night for me to make a coherent post! Sorry about that!
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:58 am

cali4niachef Senior Member Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:41 pm Posts: 990 Location: Delaware	Massager Ball from Bath and Body Works Honey Sticks Kava Kava, Holy Basil, Ginger, Peppermint Teas Rescue Remedy Lavender massage oil Orange, Clary Sage, Calming Blend EO Herbal Rice Sock Emergen-C Towel Calms Forte Straws chapstick Music Rebozo - on the way Snacks _________________ EuphoricBirthServices.com Doula~Lactation Support~Belly Casting~Placenta Encapsulation~Maternity & Newborn Photography "Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel T. Ulrich
Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:22 am

MamAmor Member Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:20 pm Posts: 80 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Thanks for sharing doulas! Great and useful items! _________________ Adriana Guerra CD(DONA) Birth Doula www.EarthMamaDoulas.ca http://www.MamAmor.etsy.com
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:22 am

Falling Leaves Senior Member Joined: Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:08 pm Posts: 1050	what are herbal rice socks and calms forte? _________________
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:12 pm

cali4niachef Senior Member Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:41 pm Posts: 990 Location: Delaware	Selina wrote: what are herbal rice socks and calms forte? Herbal Rice socks can be heated up and put on the back or wherever there is pain. It has calming herbs in it. Hylands Calms Forte to help with anxiousness and restelessness, though since I have RR now I doubt I will use that. RR works faster. _________________ EuphoricBirthServices.com Doula~Lactation Support~Belly Casting~Placenta Encapsulation~Maternity & Newborn Photography "Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel T. Ulrich
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:20 pm

doulalorr Junior Member Joined: Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:07 pm Posts: 20 Location: Tucson, AZ	Hi all, I also pack a copy of Mom's birth plan/her list of birth wishes and during the birth, when I have a moment, I place a check mark next to all the things she's accomplishing on her list. I then make a copy and go over it, with her, during a PP visit. It can work very well. Lots of satisfied looks when she sees her instincts and strengths lined up beautifully. There are times when it took a turn and I short-hand note on her plan... how great she made the choices she did or how she handled the changes. Happy day, doulalorr
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:37 pm

SupporttheMama Just Joined Joined: Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:44 pm Posts: 7 Location: Glen Allen, VA	Wow!!! There is amazing insight in all of these replies!!!! I am getting ready to start my doula bag this week. I'm sure that I will probably put too much in there but I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Thank you so much for all your thought and effort in this!
Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:57 am

omahadoulamom Junior Member Joined: Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:15 pm Posts: 32	Thanks for all these great answers on what to have in your bag. I am getting close to my first birth and havent had my workshop and was at a loss about what to have in my bag in case mom goes into labor before my workshop! This question was going to be my first post! I am so glad I stumbled upon this website! AJ
Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:12 pm

mamaKdoula2B Member Joined: Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:25 pm Posts: 87 Location: SW Washington	I've always wondered if a Sarong would work. I have a drawer full of them. Thanks. _________________ MamaKdoula, WA Homeschoolin' mama; 3 done, 2 to go. Lovin' the midlife career change!:goodidea
Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:52 pm
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