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BBC PATIENT COMMENT
We are writing to let you know that we are all doing great, including Leia, she is getting bigger by the day. We want to thank everyone at the birthing center for the warm hospitality (especially the hot tub :). We especially want to thank Catherine for her support and care through the long labor that we all had to endure. Thank you Catherine for keeping the hospital nurses in check and for listening to us and letting us keep trying. Also, give our thanks to the birthing assistant that was with us through the whole night and who gives amazing back rubs :) Even though the labor didn't go the way we planned and we ended up at the hospital, we cannot imagine getting through it without your guidance. THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—A.S.
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What to Bring to the Birth Center

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Mother

  • Light food (soups, bread, crackers etc) for labor and any foods for after birth - Juice, Gatorade, Popsicle's, Jell-0 or pudding, yogurt etc., for labor (enough for 12 -16 hours).
  • Lotion for body massage
  • Lip balm
  • Vitamin E oil (or wheat germ oil, almond oil etc) for perineal massage (optional)
  • Shampoo, soap, toiletries
  • Tooth brush, toothpaste
  • Slippers and socks
  • Robe
  • Loose fitting, comfortable nightgown, nightshirt or oversized tee shirt for labor
  • Nightgown (breastfeeding friendly) or oversized tee shirt for after birth
  • Depends
  • Nursing bra
  • Clean underpants (2-3)
  • Fresh clothes for going home (you will probably need maternity sizes).
  • Extra pillows (if you think you will need more than the 3 provided by the (BBC)
  • White athletic tube sock and a 2 Ib. Bag of white rice (for moist heat pack)

Baby

  • Car seat (to be set up, adjusted and tried out ahead of time)
  • Newborn size diapers
  • Blanket/bunting (include several receiving blankets)
  • Newborn shirt, gown, socks and hat
  • Outfit for baby to go home in

Family

  • Extra food and liquids (enough for 24 hours)-easily reheatable (soups, casseroles)
  • Supplies i.e. toys, books, sleep clothes for siblings (if coming to birth center.
  • Remember that each child under 12 requires an adult to attend them).
  • Bedding (pillow, sleeping bag, blankets etc). We only have these for the Mom and her partner.
  • Change of clothes & toiletries
  • Money for incidentals, i.e. car service, take-out food, etc.

Note: Please inform family members not to sleep in bed of unused birthing room. We need to keep it clean and available in case another woman comes to the BBC in labor.