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What's in my birth bag for Mom?

12/15/2020

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My birth bag is stocked with everything I use at births.

Gloves: I use a lot of gloves at birth. I use nitrile gloves so I don't have to worry about any latex allergies.  I also use sterile nitrile gloves.  Sterile gloves are used if an internal check is done after membranes are ruptured and for perineal checks after the birth.  If it is a water birth, I will use shoulder length gloves if I put my hands in the birth tub while Mom is in the water.

Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope: Just like in prenatals,  I want to check blood pressure to be sure it is in a healthy range during labor and after birth. 

Pulse-ox sensor: I like using this to get pulse and it is a good tool to have to know how well oxygenated mother's blood is.

Thermometer: Another tool to ensure mother's temperature is within normal range, and to check the newborn's temperature after birth.

Urine sticks: During labor, mom is working hard.  A urine dip can tell me if she has ketones, which are a by product of burning fat.  If ketones are present, I will encourage mom to eat to provide more energy for her body to use.

​Cotton Root Bark Tincture: I would use this if mother's bleeding is concerning or if her uterus is not firm.  It is very effective at causing the uterus to contract.  The mother would have 1 dropperful placed under her tongue and she would hold it there as long as she could, then swallow it. 

Hemostats and scissors: I carry a sterilization pack with sterilized hemostats and scissors in the rare situation where I would want to clamp and cut baby's cord after the head is born but before the body.  Thankfully there are simple things I can do to help baby be born without cutting the cord.  I have never had to use the hemostats or scissors.


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    Gail Webster, CPM

    Gail is a Certified Professional Midwife serving Manhattan, Junction City, Fort Riley and other areas in Kansas.  


    When Gail is not occupied with birth work, she enjoys reading, quilting, baking, riding her motorcycle and spending time with family.
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