Home birth set up ideas

There are simple ways to make your birth space special - both at the hospital and at home. Candles, birth affirmations, pictures, and other comfort items can help increase oxytocin and make you feel safe and comfortable.

Beautiful birth space ✨

Creating your birth space should be a priority focus while you are pregnant. Do not neglect this important aspect of your birth plan.

Outdoor home birth. Beautiful setting to welcome a baby.

E N V I R O N M E N T Would you look at this beautiful birth space? Even if you aren’t planning a home birth, you will spend the majority of your labour at home!! Have you considered having a little birth room to help you harness all those lovely birthy hormones?! What would you have in your birth space? Repost @westonhomebirth #homebirth #birth #supportgroup #firsttrimeater #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester

Considering a home water birth but unsure? Is it safe? how to do prepare? What is involved? I answer all those and more in this blog post where I share my personal experience.

Everything you need to know about home birth preparation. I've had 5 home births (currently planning my 6th) and these are the things you need to do and have to be prepared for your home birth. #HomeBirthSupplies #HomeBirthPreparation #HomeBirth #BornAtHome #HomeBirthTips #HomeBirthSpace

Essentials that I found helpful during my home birth. All medical items were provided by my midwife including the birthing pool and hose. I also had a hospital bag prepared in the event I went to the hospital. #homebirth #natural #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #empowered #empowerment

Empowering Birth Affirmations to Keep You Strong Through the Pains of Labor - Tales of a Messy Mom

Rocky's birth escalated quickly. I had inconsistent, manageable contractions - some 9 minutes apart, others over 20 minutes apart. Suddenly, overwhelming contractions were back to back and my body was pushing her out…

Preparing for a homebirth including gathering necessary items, setting up a "birth zone" and being prepared for anything.

Home birth is a goal for so many... we know where we feel safe, and supported. Birth is NOT a medical emergency. Here are our best tips for a better home birth experience.

Creating a Calm Birth Environment in a Hospital. It can have a huge impact on her body and her progress of labour.

If you're giving birth in a hospital, it can feel hard to settle in to your labor room. Experienced doulas share our favorite strategies for getting comfortable as you prepare to welcome your baby.

Want the midwife's go-to list of home birth supplies? Here you'll find the exact list I've been handing out for 13 years! Make preparing for your home birth just a lil' bit easier!

If you've decided on a home birth and are working on gathering supplies, here's a home birth supply list with things I found necessary when I had my two babies at home. Photos courtesy of Peace Love Babies | Twin Cities, St. Cloud birth, newborn, family photography Home Birth Supply List 1. Towels: You'll need lots and lots of towels! Once baby is born you'll want to wrap them up and keep them warm. We had water births, so we used 4-6 towels between the birthing pool and then moving into…