What's in my doula bag?

During prenatal visits with clients I always go over what tools I bring with me to support you while in labor. I ensure to both bring a balance of tools and also remind clients that a doula's presence is a huge part of what we do, it's not all the hands on tools. With our presence we bring support, education, and are expert space holders!

My doula bag is a relatively inexpensive back-pack style diaper bag that I got from Amazon. It is washable, has tons of pockets, and is easy to tote around.

Comfort & Environmental Items:

• Variety of essential oils (never in a diffuser, just on a face cloth)

• pick me up bright citrus scents

• Peppermint to help with nausea

• lavender to relax those muscles

• A few combs (the comb trick is truly magical!)

• Battery operated twinkle lights or candles

• Affirmation cards from the amazing Cam @ Wyld Magick

• Ethically sourced Rebozo

• A few alcohol wipes (for curbing nausea)

• Lotion for massage

• Massage balls

• Tennis balls (for tired hip squeezing arms!)

Self Care Items:

• Change of clothes (sometimes birth is messy and/or long!)

• High protein snacks

• Gummy bears/fruit snacks

• Dried fruit

• Toothbrush/toothpaste

• Water bottle

Tools are only a very small part of what a doula does, but they can be so integral and important to the birth trajectory & atmosphere.