Summer's Top 5 Items for Birth & Postpartum
With her experience supporting numerous births and families, Summer recommends the following items and is thrilled for you as you prepare to welcome your baby into the world!
Labor & Birth
Labor Gown or your own comfy clothes to wear and you’re OK with getting messy. The comfort of having something that feels and smells like you can help calm your mind and progress labor.
Chapstick because labor involves a lot of heavy breathing, which can make your lips chapped. Your partner's job can be to remind you to apply it regularly.
Birth ball for exercises like hip circles to help with comfort and positioning during labor.
Roll-on blend or Preggie Pops for nausea because the grosser it gets, to closer you are to meeting your baby!
Vitamin E Oil along with warm compresses and a slow, steady push during crowning, can help protect the perineum and help baby slide out a little easier.
Postpartum & Baby Care
Velcro Swaddle to swaddle your baby easier and more secure, helping your baby feel snug and sleep better.
Magnetic Onesie makes dressing and diaper changes quicker and easier.
White Noise Sound Machine to soothe your little one by mimicking the comforting sounds of the womb and promoting better sleep.
Nipple Cream to soothe and heal sore, cracked nipples from breastfeeding.
Boppy Nursing Pillow to support you during breastfeeding, help position your baby, and reduce strain on your arms and back.