Homebirth Checklist

Cover mattress with rubber sheet or plastic (make bed with two layers of clean sheets with plastic in between)

Food and drinks for labor (milk and good coffee for Ilana)

Unopened small jar of olive, almond, or wheat-germ oil

Hot water bottle or heating pad

Lots of pillows

Disposable underliners 60X90 (Shikma or Noam)- 8

Large pads by Shikma, inserts (not anatomical inserts) one pack

Net disposable underpants -4

Maxi sanitary napkins with wings

5 cloth diapers or old towels to dry baby right after birth

1 pck. mini-disposable (or cloth) diapers for newborn

Baby clothes (undershirt, long outfit, hat)

Baby blanket

70% alcohol with Q-tips

Large garbage pail with plastic bag liners

Dermasoft compresses by Dr. Fisher

Newborn car seat