These are 10 of my favorite things to have for a natural birth, although my list is longer than this and my favorites are ever changing!!
Helios Homeopathy Childbirth Kit
This is 18 homeopathic remedies that might come in handy at any point during your labor/birth. It has a handy little booklet that has all the info you may need for any circumstance. I highly recommend looking through it beforehand so you have an idea of how the dosages work and all the different things there are remedies for!
Labor-Aide Recipe
2 cups water
2 cups coconut water
2 oz ningxia red (YL)
½ cup lemon juice
¼ tsp real salt
¼ cup(+) raw honey
3 dropperfuls mineral essence (YL)
5 drops/sprays Rescue Remedy
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This is a wonderful drink recipe to sip on throughout your labor to keep you properly hydrated and to give you all the nutrients you may need!
Rescue Remedy- available on Amazon or Whitakers Market in Bellville, OH
Rescue Remedy is a combination of five Bach Flower Essences. It is taken from a dropper bottle/spray bottle and placed directly on the tongue or can be added to a beverage that you sip on. It is known for its calming, grounding effect and ability to head off panic attacks. Flower essences are vibrational in nature and perfectly safe for everyone—pregnant and breastfeeding mamas, doulas, children, pets, the dying … everyone! designed to combat fear, panic, shock, trauma, stress, and fear of losing control, as well as labor pains may also be prescribed for the few days prior to labor, particularly if you’re feeling anxious, or fearful about labor.
Doula
Birth doulas are amazing for helping you understand labor, cope with the discomforts, and support you emotionally. Each doula is different, but I highly recommend that every woman has one! Even if your spouse is super helpful, it really helps having someone knowledgeable about birth, and to help you AND your spouse through every moment of labor.
Grace Sinclair was my doula, and her hip squeezes were life-saving! She also used oils on me throughout my labor, and made me the Labor-aide and encouraged me to drink often.
Jenn Baker is another great option in the Mansfield area.
Hydrotherapy- Hydrotherapy, or immersion in warm water during labor, can be used for comfort and pain relief during any stage of labor. Some say that hydrotherapy can also lead to shorter labor, less severe perineal trauma, and lower risk of hemorrhage
Surrender- : Lavender, Black Spruce and Roman Chamomile, plus other essential oils provide aromas to help awaken your inner potential. Altogether, Surrender helps to bring feelings of inner calmness, relaxation and strength.
Great for helping you surrender to what your body is capable of doing to birth your baby!
Valor- powerful blend that can give you a boost of courage and empowerment when you need the reminder that YOU ARE CAPABLE!
Cool Azul Pain Cream- pain relief; Delivers full-strength cooling relief on contact; Penetrates deep into muscles and joints to provide effective temporary relief
Frankincense- Great for using on the umbilical cord after birth while it’s still pulsing to help the placenta push all the blood out as quickly as possible; helps keep it all clean and helps the healing process; powerful healing oil; emotionally calming for your baby but it also supports every single cell in your baby's body and assist with bonding; helps eliminate toxins in the body and bring the body to a state of complete health
Believe- Believe essential oil blend has been formulated with Idaho blue spruce and Ylang Ylang from the Young Living farm in Ecuador and has a pleasing aroma that is both grounding and invigorating. This blend contains Idaho Balsam Fir and Frankincense essential oils that may encourage feelings of strength and faith. With other complementary oils, the combination in this blend may help assist as you move to a higher level of awareness. As you are able to move past emotional setbacks and barriers, you will be able to reach your true, unlimited potential. BELIEVE that you CAN DO THIS!
Amazon
Here’s the Amazon list of some my favorite essentials for a natural birth!
Young Living
Here’s a list of my favorite Young Living products for a natural birth.
What are some of your favorites for a natural birth?