What do I need for an at-home birth?

Order my custom birth kit at www.preciousarrows.com . This kit contains many handy disposable items that we may find very helpful during labor, birth or postpartum.

I'll also ask you to gather the following and store them in a large tub or laundry basket. Though this list is by no means all inclusive or absolutely necessary, many of these items are helpful to have as well. I like to call it a scavenger hunt rather than a shopping list, as you'll notice you may already have many of the items already, and will simply need to gather them in one place.

• 2 Ziplock Bags, 1/2 gallon size

• 2 Kitchen Size Garbage Bags

• Roll of Paper Towels

• Rubbing Alcohol 16+ oz

• Hydrogen peroxide 16+ oz

• New plastic Shower Curtain Liner

• Electrolyte drink (2 liters +)

• Small Space heater

• Extra set of sheets (doesn't need to be new, just set aside)

• Extra Pillows and pillow cases

• 10+ Cotton receiving blankets

• 4+ Towels

• 4 Washcloths

• Unscented Washing Detergent

• Bright Flashlight

• Small to Med size metal mixing bowl

• Large flat cookie sheet or cutting board

For Water Birth

• “Drinking Water Safe” Hose to fill tub

• Adapter to go from shower or other faucet to hose

• Small fine mesh aquarium fishnet