Childbirth Preparation

Place of Birth

Place of birth should be adjusted with the distance from home to
estimate the time to the hospital.Note the density of traffic at certain hours so that you can prepare an alternative path to get to the hospital.Entry procedures, existing facilities, the cost of labor.The location of the delivery room, so that in an emergency accelerate to destination Place the placenta (afterbirth) have already planned where the placenta will be taken care of, whether at home or at the place of birth. Usually prepared in the place of birth.

Personal hygiene and Activities That Can Do Towards ChildbirthIt is advisable to maintain personal hygiene before delivery, the benefits include:a. With a shower and clean the body, the mother will reduce the possibility of germs that enter during labor. This reduces the occurrence of infection after delivery.b. Mom will feel comfortable during their labor.Pubic hair is not shaved completely, only the part near the anus that will be cleaned up, because it will facilitate suturing if the mother turns diepisiotomi.During the wait for deliveries to arrive, mothers are allowed to take a walk around the delivery room.Mothers should not drink and eat snacks while waiting for delivery, it is advisable not to consume food or smelling

Avoid panic and fearPrepare yourself mother, remember that after all these mothers will get the coveted baby.Save your energy for delivery, your energy will be drained if the yelling and being restless.By being quiet, the mother can go through during childbirth with better and more prepared.Support from the people closest attention and affection will certainly help provide encouragement to mothers who give birth.

Preparation for the labor needsEstimate the distance between the home and hospital as well as traffic that must be traversed if maternity.Estimate to be delivered to schedule travel far.Preparation of equipment that must be brought to Mother during labor: 

a. Alas waterproof (water proof) for in the car for a trip to the hospital. 

b. Oils for massage, to ease the pain. 

c. Tools such as bath soap, headgear, towels, etc.. 

d. Lip balm, toothbrush and toothpaste, comb, hair tie. 

e. Change of clothes (shirt, boots are comfortable and absorb sweat) 

f. Radio tape, CD or soothing music.g. Pillow from home. 

For Dad: 

a. Wristwatch.  

b. Or visit antenatal card, ID (husband and wife, along with photo copies) 

c. Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, etc.. 

d. Snacks. 

e. A change of clothes or sweater. 

f. Paper, pencils, books, magazines to read. 

g. Phone numbers relatives or friends. 

For Mom, after giving birth: 

a. Shirt or dress that can be opened from the front (buttoned at the front) in order to breastfeed. 

b. Cosmetic

c. Bra that fits

d. Snacks are preferred

e. Clothes to go home, keep in mind the mother's body would look like pregnant 5-6 months, so prepare appropriate clothes. 

For Babies:

a. Some flannel pieces (3-4 pieces)

b. Baby clothes, 2 pairs (prepare 2 sizes)

c. Diapers, cloth diapers can use or disposable diapers. 

d. Glove, sock, hat (head cover) 

e. Talc, oil wind.f. Blanket to wrap the baby during the trip home. 

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