It's the episode you've all been waiting for, the much requested and highly anticipated chat about how to prepare for a baby!
We've jam packed this episode with handy tips, our top product recommendations, what to pack in your hospital bag, things to do while pregnant and even before conceiving. We also chat about important discussions to have with your partners, family and health care team that can help set you up for a smoother postpartum period.
If you're currently pregnant or planning for kids in the future, this episode is for you!
This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen.
We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Mama Nourished Co Birthing Comb - https://www.mamanourishedco.com/products/birth-comb-keepsake?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkbuKBhDRARIsAALysV7gTQcLopSVXBQezi-da4DxyIeYzXE1NwKxqIPOf3OIDZ3APionQQcaAhdFEALw_wcB
Book: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
Postpartum Undies: https://www.modibodi.com/collections/maternity/products/postpartum-control-brief-moderate-heavy
Hospital Bag List
[ ] Fairy lights
[ ] Diffuser
[ ] Essential oils - clary sage, lavender,
[ ] Robe
[ ] Thongs
[ ] Maternity pads/Maternity Undies
[ ] Nursing bras
[ ] Leaving hospital outfit
[ ] Sexy nursing bra (really emma?! haha)
[ ] Button down shirts
[ ] Zip hoodie or jumper
[ ] Large baggy tshirt
[ ] Nursing singlets
[ ] High waisted loose shorts
[ ] Gum
[ ] Tooth brush and paste
[ ] Shampoo and conditioner
[ ] Tens machine
[ ] Body wash
[ ] Hair elastics
[ ] Birthing Comb
[ ] Board shorts for partner
[ ] Enclosed shoes and thongs for partner
[ ] Change of clothes for partner
[ ] Jumper for partner
[ ] Phone charger with long cable
[ ] Music player/speaker
[ ] Lollies
[ ] Plastic bag for dirty clothes
[ ] Affirmation calm birth cards
[ ] Hair brush
[ ] Thank you card for your midwife
[ ] Breast pads
[ ] Eye mask
[ ] Towel
[ ] Face washers
[ ] Water bottle and straw
[ ] Muesli bars and snacks for you and your partner
[ ] Cash for vending machines if needed
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