5 MUST HAVE BIRTH BAG ESSENTIALS That Your Friends Don’t Know About

[@brandi8040]

The idea of going home just hours after a delivery is SO appealing to me!! I've had two hospital births, and I just couldn't wait to be back at home where everything is quiet and comfortable.

[@palecompass3598]

I'm totally going to make that tea for my labor, but add date syrup instead of honey. Some research has suggested dates not only help with labor, but date syrup after birth helped moms avoid excessive bleeding.

[@nainad8683]

Thanks for this advice got all the 5 things bags packed golden day can be any day nor so excited and nervous 😬

[@olgapukhareva1939]

Thank you for your caring advice, I can feel your care for us in these videos!!

[@MrzTeria]

Yasss! My bags are packed right now. I only stayed 24 hours with my last 3 so I'm excited. 34 more days

[@brittany6430]

hey babe, how did it go? 💗💗 much love

[@rosiej3274]

This is the most helpful video I’ve seen yet!!

[@Emilygregoire9]

I’m definitely bringing red raspberry leaf tea with the coconut water and honey, and also going to bring some bone broth to drink after birth!

[@brittanibarnes6425]

When choosing a size for the support belt; how do you know which one to order? The sizing chart says inches after birth. I am not sure which to order.

[@jacquelineartis4315]

I heard that orca water also helps with labor as well this African mom teaches her daughters to start using it at around 36 weeks to help with delivering

[@espem88]

What's orca water?

[@ashleyeastcott7641]

Love these tips!!

[@CajunStork]

Thank you!! 💕 I hope they help you be more prepared for your birth! I’ll be making more videos on birth preparation and packing soon!

[@susanrollet1534]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, xo

[@edgeharvey555]

Wonderful content i was just wondering why if someone had an epidural or medication can they not have food. Thanks all the best

[@LWino-c5t]

Is this okay if you are hypoglycemic? What suggestions do you have?

[@zira_ayla]

Midwife Kira gives the best advice ever

[@CajunStork]

awww, thank you!

[@tphone6717]

What would you recommend for fusion for mums with GD

[@samanthag6339]

Hi I have a question fo birth centers allow moms to take shower after brith

[@hannahkate2342]

what else do you ue coconut oil for?

[@mlmj1994]

Me with no man or kids still, yet still watching videos on this channel.

[@jessa3142]

Do you have any suggestions for Gluten-Free protein bars?

[@CajunStork]

I haven’t found any good ones yet. Do you have any suggestions?

[@Carlie_flower]

Larabars I believe are all gluten free. They are usually just dates, other fruits and nuts. They are delicious and a nice pick me up. I will probably take some with me as my snack.

[@Lollypop1226]

I know this is old but I adore the brand GoMacro

[@ashleywoodall458]

I have to do inductions with epidurals for several different medical issues for all of my babies(I'm just glad I can avoid a C-section) but these tips are still so so useful. Or at least, some of them. Even though I know I'm heading into an induction with an epidural I've started drinking the red Raspberry Leaf Tea .. I am ALWAYS low on iron and with my first I was SOOOOO low. This time they checked and my iron was NORMAL. Wow.

[@CajunStork]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you get to avoid csec too! Congrats! (That reminds me. I’ve not done an anemia video yet! Thanks for the idea!h)

[@shivanisharma4983]

Hi. Pls comment on how to encourage optimal fetal positioning and engagement at 36 weeks pregnant. Will be v grateful. I'm 36 weeks today.

[@MashaHuq]

Can you suggest some amazon link for postpartum belt ? they are so many options i am confused

[@Charlotte-dc1xo]

Hi Kira :) two questions. 1. Are there any alternatives to the coconut oil and coconut water? 2. Where do you recommend getting the postpartum support belt thing from?

[@CajunStork]

Hi Charlotte! 1- olive oil would work in place of coconut oil. Be sure it’s unopened when you first use it. 2- I have a link to the postpartum belt in the description below. BuyBuy baby may sell them as well if you have one in your area

[@katharineroe6709]

Thanks for this :) have you made a video about your experiences giving birth? Would be interesting to hear from your point of view x

[@CajunStork]

Yup! Check out my homebirth story here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGabqHaMabt4gMU

[@katharineroe6709]

Thanks :)

[@Titsoak]

How do doctors decide whether you can eat or not?

[@zol2415]

It's usually just a hospital policy for all laboring folks. But if you have a planned cesarean they will tell you not to eat before the surgery either.

[@sweets8446]

You really shouldn’t eat because if u need an emergency section. If this is a first time birth and you are just not sure then I suggest everyone listen to their own drs.

[@karmichaelblue]

@@sweets8446 medically necessary cesareans are SO rare. It’s insane to tell all mothers not to eat because there is a tiny chance they will need a cesarean, and if they do, a very tiny chance they will aspirate 🙄

[@jesahiraearly1130]

A few days ago I submitted my information to get the free list on the provided link, but I never received an email. I checked my junk mail just in case too. I went back today to try and resubmit my request but it said I was already subscribed. Can you please help?

[@NMLee-rh4ys]

Two questions for? How do you make the tea like the ingredients you said you have all the mom has to drink it how much is T how much is water how much honey also when you do the ice chips is it just the red raspberry leaf tea

[@bopeep1560]

4 cups double strength tea, 4 cups coconut water, 1/4 to 1/3 honey. Ice chips I think she said was just the red raspberry leaf tea. There is a video about her labour tea.

[@MashaHuq]

Can you please show how to use the coconut oil for newborn buttom?

[@CajunStork]

Just apply it to all of the baby’s bottom :)

[@MashaHuq]

Then wipe it washcloth or cotton pad ?

[@MashaHuq]

I wanted to show you some stuff I ordered for birth bag, where can I send you email?

[@kristinezerebkina9383]

❤

[@pinkroseyrose]

Anyone know of a coconut water alternative for the labor drink? I'm severely allergic to coconuts

[@CajunStork]

Red raspberry leaf tea. Check out my labor aid video!

[@rebeccatexaschick7621]

Watermelon water

[@eminemilly]

Milk

[@hannahkate2342]

maple water

[@fazzaah]

What does tone mean? Does it have effect on muscle cell contractility?

[@CajunStork]

What are you referring to?

[@fazzaah]

@@CajunStork the red raspberry tea

[@mimializzi]

Why cant you eat if u get epidural?

[@amandaerica5348]

Is there recipe to make the tea?

[@CajunStork]

Yes, look up "CajunStork and Red Raspberry Leaf Tea" and you will find several videos on the tea including a taste test video and recipes. I also have a handout on it that you can find here: kit.co/CajunStork/red-raspberry-leaf-teas-and-alternatives

[@ItsYaGirlDen-Den]

Instead of coconut oil, what about olive oil?

[@geegee6205]

I’m deathly allergic to coconut. Any substitute?

[@deesherocksperiod1939]

A Gatorade mix?

[@melissaammeter9112]

Any other kind of oil?

[@Madi_P-M]

She said olive oil on another comment for the baby’s butt. And probably just something with electrolytes.

[@alli8763]

I love some of these ideas for birth but unfortunately the hospital always says can't eat nothing but I started to feel very light headed 😔

[@Nangiesx]

Am in Namibia and I hate Amazon for not sending to our country.

[@beautifullullaby4166]

Raspberry leaf tea makes me nauseous. Tried one cup and almost threw up. Such a shame.

[@CajunStork]

Did you make it too strong? Are you sure it was the “leaf” tea?

[@beautifullullaby4166]

@@CajunStork It was the raspberry leaf tea and only one tea bag. I'm still suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum so may be why didn't sit right with me. I've been medicated fluffy since 24 weeks and since 30 weeks my diet has been back to normal on medication. So I figured should have been okay with the tea but I was wrong. 😅

[@daniellee.5226]

@@beautifullullaby4166 Maybe try mixing it with a safe drink? Especially as ice? HG is the worst.

[@fairydust3792]

They told me I could only eat a little bit of ice like I mean an extremely little amount so I was starving

[@anabanana9535]

Here I am 23 weeks packing 🥴

[@malkaklein5239]

All three times to much pain to eat ;( basically fast for 24 hours or more

[@sarahlebeau3049]

Isn't honey dangerous during pregnancy because of botuslim?

[@CajunStork]

It’s dangerous for the newborn for the first year of life but generally safe for pregnant women

[@lolsaXx]

Why would a hospital stop you eating during labour? That's so weird.

[@Kirstys635]

People vomit and can choke/aspirate. I couldn't eat during my labors because of the pain. Juice boxes are good for energy.

[@Opeandaway]

Emergency c section reasons. Don’t want you in surgery choking on your own vomit.