If you are planning to have your baby at a birth centre, your midwife will provide you with a list of supplies to help you prepare. Below is a sample checklist to get an idea of what you might need.
Birth Centre Supplies Checklist
Supplies for You
- Light food for labour
- Fluid replacement drinks or honey
- Comfortable clothing
- Bathing suit/bathing top (for yourself if desired as well as anyone who may accompany you in the tub or shower
- Socks, slippers (including for family and visitors)
- Hair ties
- Extra pillows (in distinct pillow cases)
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste etc.)
- Lip balm
- Glasses, contact lenses, and solution
- Large pack of extra-large overnight pads (not “dry weave”)
- Comfortable clothes for you to go home in
- Health card, if you have one
For Your Baby
- Newborn diapers
- Season-appropriate clothing (including baby-hats - newborn size)
- Infant car seat
- Formula and bottle (if you will be feeding your baby formula)
Other supplies you may find helpful
- Massage oil or lotions
- Camera
- Music player
- Snacks and meals for family and visitors
- Phone charger
- Notebook