Labor Room Kit
- Chapstick/Vaseline for dry, chapped lips
- Lotion for massage
- Warm socks
- Nutritious food for your labor partner (avoid foods with distinct odors)
- Sour lollipops for quick energy and to help keep your mouth moist
- Tennis balls or other firm objects for back counter pressure
(Tennis balls placed inside a sock make an effective and inexpensive back roller) - Cell phone and charger
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, breath spray
- Tie backs and clips for long hair
- Hand fan
**Be sure to check with the hospital regarding their policy about using electrical appliances brought from home.