Today we are keeping it really simple, giving you our top tips for immediately after birth. Let's be open and honest about what happens in the few minutes and day or two after birth and how to help friends be more prepared for after birth.  

Sandy's must haves in your hospital bag to help make that overnight and first 24 hours better at the hospital. 

1. Bring your own stool softener 

2. Eye mask 

3. Ear plugs  

Alex's must haves in the hospital bag for mom include 

1. Perineal spray - Frida mom or Earth Mama baby bottom 

2. Snacks 

3. Breast pads for cooling  

Others: bring your own big underwear, make pad-cicles and freeze green cabbage leaves at home.  

Let's share the experience and help each other by making those first few hours and days a bit more comfortable. This is the time that peole don't talk about enough and we don't want to make it scary but we do want everyone to feel supported.

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