"Preparation for childbirth is an important thing to pay attention to. Here is a list of items that should be in a maternity bag."
Childbirth is a process that requires a lot of preparation. Especially if it is done in a health facility far from home. Preparation for giving birth is done at least three weeks before the HPL (estimated day of birth). Careful preparation will make the mother more calm in going through the labor process. So, what items should be prepared from home before undergoing the delivery process? Here's the list!
List of Luggage for Mothers that Need to Be Prepared
Recognize the signs approaching labor day. In some mothers, they may experience false contractions, which are not a sign of real labour. Therefore, it is very important to prepare your luggage well in advance, so you are not in a hurry. The following is a list of birth preparation that needs to be prepared:
Identity cards such as KTP or SIM. Also prepare an insurance card and important documents, including routine pregnancy checks.
Large sarongs, cloths, or skirts to make it easier to move when preparing for childbirth. This sarong or cloth is usually worn when the amniotic fluid begins to break, to facilitate the delivery process.
- Toiletries.
- Sandals and socks.
- Negligee or shirt with front buttons, so that the process of loving can be easier.
- Nursing bra for 3 days, or more.
- Stagen for 3 days, or more.
- Panties for 3 days, or more.
- Puerperal pads as much as needed.
- Make up, so that the face is not too pale.
Apart from the items mentioned above, mothers can also bring any items that can be used to help relieve anxiety before labor. For example, favorite pillows, speakers or headsets, books on childbirth preparation, snacks, and so on.
Don't forget to take care of the mother's mental health before delivery. For more, read this article: The Importance of Mental Preparation for Pregnant Women before Birth.
If your husband is not out of town, you should ask to be accompanied. The presence of the husband can help the birth process become easier. By holding the wife's hand and maintaining eye contact, it can be a way of comforting the wife in the midst of a painful labor. It can also reduce the level of anxiety and pain experienced by the wife.