The Birthing Box - IG midwife edition

What consists of a hospital bag checklist for a laboring mother? Having all the right essentials is paramount for efficacy. 

Well, Julie Aka IG Midwife from Kings Hospital Dubai is here with a curated postpartum recovery list for you! 

Our special Edition IG- Midwife Box packs ten such distinct hospital essentials for delivery that will make your journey smooth and easy. 

These products are all you need to pack into your hospital essentials bag. 

1. Disposable maternity pads (x10) - For that immediate and heavy postpartum flow - no more ruining underwear and uncomfortable times.
2. Disposable instant ice pads (x6) - An instant soother for perineum soreness - suitable for both natural birth and c-section mothers. 
3. Disposable soft under wears (x6) - Easy slide-on underwear with elastic - can hold postpartum pads and are a welcome relief from scratchy hospital underwear - soft on the abdomen. 
4. Mattress protector pads (x6) - A covering for your bedsheets so as to save them from blood staining - you don’t have to ruin good bed sheets anymore!
5. Epsom salt sachets (x6) - Spa time for mommy in the tub - helps soothe body and perineum pain, and quickens the healing process of your stitches. 
6. Birthing ball (x1) - Your labor companion - helps prepare the mother’s body by increasing blood flow, opening the pelvic area, and encouraging cervical dilation - speeds the labor process. 
7. Washing bottle (x1) - A squirt bottle to clean out the perineum thoroughly - helps relieve sting while peeing and also protects against infection (since your perineum is clean).
8. Witch hazel gel (x1) - A herb gel made from the bark, leaves, and twigs of the witch hazel plant - known to quicken the healing process and soothe irritated skin - anti-inflammatory. 
9. Tens machine (x1) - Your savior through labor - liberates a mother from pain during the early stages of labor - the machine uses electric shock waves to counter pain (thorough wired pads that can be attached to the back). 
10. Double sided grip socks (x1 pair) - A useful addition to your hospital essential bag - provides grip and support. 

For more information on each of these hospital essentials for labor you can head to our ‘show now’ page. 

Why do you need a curated hospital essentials bag for labor when you have a curated by a Midwife itself!

Every expectant mother must arm herself with a hospital bag for delivery. And you must prepare in advance if you don’t wish to have your loved ones scurrying around for help when the baby is coming. This is where our convenient Birthing Box comes in. 

Our Birthing Box is of use for natural birth and c-section mothers; we think of everything. The painful contractions along with the birth itself can exhaust the mother’s body a great deal, and having a curated checklist sent to your doorstep can be a boon. 

How to use:

• Postpartum pads are to be used like sanitary napkins - our adhesive is extra strong so the pads don’t shift - remove stickers and paste onto your underwear. 
• The instant postpartum ice pads should be broken in from the middle - remove the sticker and apply like a regular sanitary napkin. 
• Mattress protector pads are much like a bedsheet - simply place on the bed according to the coverage you prefer - use throughout the night. 
• A little ‘tub spa’ for mommy while her perineum heals quickly - use in warm water (not hot) and soak for 15-20 minutes. 
• Sit or lie on your birthing ball, while doing the exercises your doctor suggests - don’t forget to inflate it first. 
• A squirt bottle is best used when peeing - use the angled nozzle to clean out your perineum properly - mix witch hazel in water to quicken healing. 
• The witch hazel gel can be applied onto inflamed, irritated skin, or wounded skin (perineum) like a cream - can be used along with cooling pads. 
• Begin with a low setting on your TENS machine, consult your doctor on the same - you can accelerate the shockwaves with the controller. 
• Double-sided grip socks can be used during and after labor alike. 

Note: Always consult your doctor or midwife before using any delivery products. 

Product care:

Keep your hospital essentials clean and well cared for. Check for the expiration date before use. Do not use any products with open packaging.