“What is in your Doula Bag?”
A lot! I am like a Girl Scout: “always be prepared”. My Doula bag is well equipped with an array of comfort measures: Portable fans, several essential oils, cooling towels, massage tools, Tens Unit, herbs to remedy nausea, massage lotion for leg cramps, tennis balls, heating pad, electrolyte drinks and I always bring nourishing food for you and your Partner. Everyone gets fed and taken care of when I am your Doula! I strongly believe in Mothers being well nourished and hydrated in Labor. You need fuel! To create an inviting birthing atmosphere, I bring birth affirmation cards, twinkle lights, a dome that recreates the night sky on your ceiling and several (battery) candles. Decorating your birth space; creating a visual of peace and calm is one of my special doula touches. I also have a robozzo scarf to help put baby in optimum birthing position (this can help reduce the chances of a C Section) and a ring sling to help Mothers safely lay skin-to-skin with their baby post C Section.
I also have extra toiletries, new cozy socks (hospital socks can be stiff) and an extra warm blanket for your Family to use, if needed.
Don’t worry if you forgot your cell phone charger.. I got that, too! Every baby receives a personalized onesie, a Book “On the Night you were Born” and a baby hat as a little keepsake.