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Spare change for the car park or vending machines.If they bring some snacks and drinks with them, they can stay with you, rather than leaving the room to search for food! You don't want a dehydrated, hungry birth partner looking after you.

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Digital camera or camcorder if you want to take professional quality photos or video of the birth and early moments with your baby.

If you're planning to take photos of your newborn on your phone, make sure that you have enough storage available. They can use the Bab圜entre app to time your contractions. Check with the hospital first though, as not all hospitals allow birth partners in the pool.

Swimwear, if they want to join you in a birth pool.

Bendy straws to help you to have a drink during labour.

Your birth partner might not get the chance to have a shower for quite a while!

Water spray or a hand-held fan to cool you down while you're in labour.

More labour and birth videos What should my birth partner pack? Is it a good idea to shave or wax your pubic hair before giving birth? Find out in this short video from our midwife. Amazon Music offers unlimited access to over 90 million songs so you're sure to find all your favourite tunes. Create a playlist of upbeat and/or soothing tracks to distract, calm and inspire you during labour.

Some hospitals and birth centres do have them though, so check with yours first. TENS pain relief machine, if you are planning to use one.A C-shaped pillow can give you extra support when breastfeeding your baby. The hospital might not have enough to make you really comfortable. If you have long hair, you may want it tied up.

Your lips can dry out quickly on a warm labour ward, particularly if you're using gas and air.

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You may also want to download some fun and distracting apps on your phone to keep you occupied during early labour. Things to help you relax or pass the time, such as books, magazines, or a tablet packed with ebooks.Also pack a few isotonic sports drinks, which are great for giving you a boost when you need it most. You may also want some mints or boiled sweets to freshen your mouth. Fruit, unsalted nuts, crisps, cereal bars and popcorn are all good options. Choose carb-packed snacks that give slow-release energy to keep you going. The hospital will have food and drink available, but you may prefer to pack a few things that you know you like. Most women are able to eat and drink during labour, and it can help to keep your energy levels up. Snacks and drinks for during and after the birth.Remember to bring a pump so your birth partner can inflate it for you. Check whether the hospital has the right size for you. This can help you to find different positions in labour, and may also help you manage the pain of contractions. You might also like to invest in a massage roller or similar aid, so your birth partner can massage you for longer. Massage oil or lotion if you would like to be massaged during your labour.Believe it or not, your feet can get cold during labour. Backless slippers that are easy to get on and off.A dark colour or a busy pattern will help to hide any stains. Hospitals can be very warm, so a lightweight one may be better. You'll probably also want one on the postnatal ward. A dressing gown will be useful if you end up pacing hospital corridors in early labour.It will probably get a bit messy, so don't buy anything specially to wear in hospital.

An old nightdress or T-shirt to wear in labour.

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