Things to Research Before Your Hospital Birth

Things to Research Before Your Hospital Birth

• eating during labor

• peeing during labor

• delayed cord clamping

• newborn eye ointment

• newborn vitamin k injection

• fundal massage

• 3 golden hours

• skin-to-skin

• the cross cradle hold's link to nipple trauma

• the first 72 hours of breastfeeding

• circumcision

Things I declined during my hospital birth:

• epidural

• pain medications

• frequent cervix checks

• counting while pushing

• pushing on my back

• receiving blankets washed at the hospital

• a hat for my new baby

• hospital diapers

• a bath for baby

• sending baby to the nursery

• cross cradle hold for breastfeeding

• newborn exam until after 3 golden hours

Things to pack for your hospital birth:

• your birth plan

• snacks

• high quality organic orange juice

• electrolytes

• socks

• homemade meals you can heat in the hospital room microwave

• receiving blankets washed in toxin free detergent (my favorite detergent as always is TrulyFree Unscented - scroll to the bottom to the FAQs to choose the unscented option)

• toxin free baby diapers - our family's favorites are Esembly cloth diapers (use code ORGANIBB) and Joonya disposable diapers but if you want all my favorite brands for baby items, check out my guide OrganiBaby!

• toxin free adult diapers

• organic cotton baby outfits

• comfy + oversized outfits for mama

• eye mask + headphones

• phone charger

• your own pillow

Ready to learn everything you need to know about pregnancy + birth?

The OrganiMama's Guide to Pregnancy is your one stop shop for a wealth of knowledge on how to have the holistic birth of your dreams whether that is in the hospital or at home - with some work on your part of course! Save time researching, know exactly what questions are important to ask, and best of all, be prepared for any situation you might come across.

This guide covers:

• Nutrition and health tips for trying to conceive

• How to choose a provider and birth location

• Nutrition and meal planning for pregnancy

• Exercise tips for each trimester

• My thoughts on and experiences with ultrasounds, glucose testing, GBS, Rhogam, vaccines, and more

• Toxin free maternity clothing recommendations

• Preparing for labor and birth (unmedicated and medicated)

• Homebirth tips and equipment

• Hospital birth tips and packing list

• A birth plan template

• How to prepare for successful breastfeeding

• A Q&A section answering questions submitted by others

AND MORE!