What's in My Midwifery Bag? | EVERYTHING You Need for a Home Birth!

What's in My Midwifery Bag? | EVERYTHING You Need for a Home Birth!
Are you wondering what a midwife packs in her homebirth bag? Or, are you a midwife looking for tips on how to pack your homebirth travel bag? In today's Midwife Monday video, Midwife Kira will go through her entire Iron Duck midwifery bag as she prepares it for upcoming homebirths. Here are some of the items from today's video that you can find quickly and easily on Amazon:
- IRON DUCK MIDWIFE BAG- MUST HAVE FOR MIDWIVES!- amzn.to/317awu8
- Bulb Syringe: amzn.to/2WaEA4b or if you are a mom you may want to consider upgrading to the NoseFrida amzn.to/2WjNIsv
Heating Pad with cover amzn.to/2IdYsi0
- Shepherd's Purse: amzn.to/2XokOnc
- Angelica: amzn.to/2XpE8k7
- Rescue Remedy: amzn.to/2MsvgJv
- Labor Enhancer- MUST BE USED UNDER SUPERVISION OF MIDWIFE OR HERBALIST, sorry. Check out this tincture for postpartum afterpains: amzn.to/2MsvgJv
- Afterbirth Sitz Bath: amzn.to/2WmAkU8
- Depends: amzn.to/2W7yrWx
Umbilical Cord Ring www.preciousarrows.com/Umbi_R...
- Stethoscope: amzn.to/2EQ4Rzd
- Doppler: amzn.to/2vZTuQR
- Headlamp: amzn.to/2EOCvW0
- Arnica: amzn.to/318xJMn
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Birthing Ball: amzn.to/2Lcitoz
Water Birth Tub for Birth Center: amzn.to/2Mqes5D
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[@noahcat1]

Rescue remedy gum helped with my second birth. I had a panic attack with my first and it did make things harder and I struggled a bit. I also swear by emergen-c to sip during labor(my midwife told me about it) It helped with nausea, gave me energy and kept me hydrated.

[@RiahAriel]

Awesome video!! I just graduated midwifery school and have an interview at a birth center so this was helpful as to what i will need.

[@marrivera3847]

Hi Midwife Kira, how do you use angelica and shepherd's purse for your home births?

[@lizzdoe2821]

As a doula in training I REALLY appreciate your calm, casual, and professional videos!! Keep up the amazing work!!❤️

[@CajunStork]

Thank you!

[@sacredmoon4444]

Thanks for the amazing video!!

[@backpackingcarlie1487]

I would love to learn about the meds midwives bring. I'm going to start TTC this year! :)

[@CajunStork]

Awesome! Do you have any specific questions about the meds?

[@machella1233]

@@CajunStork valarian root and cramp bark are you familiar with them and using. In home birth

[@binknbaby]

It depends on their state licensure. To give you an example, I'm a student midwife in Oregon. In my state, midwives bring oxygen (one tank for mom, one tank for baby), anti-hemorrhagic meds (in our state this includes Pitocin, Methyrgine, and Cytotec), suturing materials and associated meds (like lidocaine for pain during stitches), and IV fluids (lactated ringer); if necessary and desired by the client, they can also administer antibiotics (usually penicillin, or something else if there's an allergy) for GBS. They also typically carry epinephrine in the event of allergy to a medication (if there's asphyxiation). Midwives also carry herbs, but those are not affected by state licensure. Typically midwives bring something for keeping labor going, something for bleeding or to help the placenta to come quickly, something for after-birth cramps, and homeopathic remedies for various situations (for both mom and baby).

[@eejoslingay]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! Do you have a different bag that you use for postpartum home visits or do you just take this bag? If you use a different bag, would you share what you pack in the home visit bag?

[@CajunStork]

I currently use this bag because you never know what kind of surprise the 24hr Home Visit might have in store. I used to carry a smaller bag with the essentials and just go back to my car if I needed more gear. But, two bags became cumbersome so I stick to this one

[@katehendricks3427]

Do you have any recommendations for midwifery schools that give CPM licenses?

[@laurenrobertson8829]

Are you using a Sonotrax doppler in this video? Would you recommend it? : )

[@youngevents3374]

I also enjoyed your video. You showed how to be very prepared. You asked for other suggestions of items to put in your bag. Would you be able to add a Bakri balloon system, for hemorrhage emergencies?

[@silentstellarechos]

@ 18:36 this is Chinese it says fang nanbai medicine The name of the herbal medicine is Yunnan baiyao capsule. To pronounce I’m not very good at typing phonetically so I hope this makes sense Sounds like you-in-nan-bye-yow

[@chesneymigl4538]

Cracking up! "What's in my bag?" *Lugs giant bag on table* Geeze, looks like me in grad school

[@t2motherhood585]

This was great!!!

[@Marie-fv2pl]

I had question do guys do mediation Epider

[@psychiccoaching]

Fantastic knowledge, I have a question about Strep B , what would you do when mum is allergic to Penicillin? Can she still give a birth naturally at home ? Thank you

[@CajunStork]

Yes. There is an alternative medication

[@darcyhumphrey9445]

Hello! My dream is to become a CPM so your videos have been so helpful and informative!! I am wondering how CPMs are allowed to carry/administer medications, oxygen, etc. Is that something that is legal in only certain states or is it an extra license other than the CPM/LM?

[@CajunStork]

Check you state licensing laws. Buuuuut... I’m hiring in Louisiana if you’re looking :) 🤗

[@leahgracefecteau]

Nice bag but what is the catheter for

[@mburg060]

Where do you keep your oxygen?

[@denanebergall5514]

Hi! I just found your channel. I am currently planning a novel in which the main character is a midwifery student/ new midwife (haven't decided which yet. I was wondering if maybe I could ask you some questions as part of my research. Thanks so much!

[@CajunStork]

I don’t know why I’m just seeing this. Happy to help :)

[@user-wx5gk5bp6n]

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[@evafriesen2662]

Are there tinctures you would reccomend to help stop hemorrhaging or heavy bleeding after the placenta is delivered.

[@KK-bi9gg]

Cayenne is a great circulatory equalizer

[@crystalchili3823]

She mentioned Sheppards purse which is good for hemorrhage.

[@haleysimmonds8403]

Shepherd's purse and cotton root

[@alorahwelti3438]

Thank you so much for sharing! I would love to know how you would use TENS at a birth for pain management because I've never heard of that before! Do you remember roughly how much your bag cost when you bought it? If not that's okay, I'm just wondering how much someone could expect to pay for a big, good quality midwifery bag.

[@CajunStork]

There is a link in the description to the bag and it’s smaller accessory bags if you didn’t want to buy the big one. I believe is around $450 but I assure you it was money well spent!

[@hannataylor2254]

I’m curious how do help nervous moms that are nervous when it’s time to begin pushing through contractions when in labor

[@immortan-valkyrie90]

I'm 5 weeks but these vids are so interesting

[@CajunStork]

Congrats!!!

[@clairbby1123]

your day is getting closer mama! good luck ❤️

[@80slovergirl13]

Hi i am in the process of becoming midwife assistant, what do you recommend that i put in a bag, since some of this is not applicable to me.

[@CajunStork]

You’d need to ask the midwife you’re training with what she expects you to have on hand.

[@emilyolney6955]

This is my first birth so I'm kinda scared bc I dont like needles

[@FireGypsySasha]

Isn't cytotec not fda approved for labor induction and is contraindicated for such?

[@CajunStork]

Correct. But it is great for postpartum hemorrhage, particular in countries without quick access to medical care

[@FireGypsySasha]

@@CajunStork thank you for that clarification! I was horrified when the hospital gave me that without educating me on it at all to induce contractions. They were so bad and so constant that I ended up with an epidural even though I didn't want one. It was like being in transition for 10 hours instead of 2. I'm still appalled that this loophole exists for induction. 😭

[@CajunStork]

Ahh yes… loopholes! Not informed consent offered for sure.

[@kaykringle8241]

We use blood stop or alum

[@CajunStork]

I’ve heard of blood stop!

[@Brave_As_A_Mother]

What is the baby eye cream called and what is it for??

[@haleysimmonds8403]

Erythromycin. It is for preventing infection and blindness in the baby's eyes if the birthing parent has gonorrhea.

[@Brave_As_A_Mother]

@@haleysimmonds8403 thank you. Last year I was so excited for a home birth but fell sick two weeks after asking this and was diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome. I was hospitalized at 24 weeks and they tried to keep me pregnant until 34 weeks but ended up having to do an emergency C-section at 33 weeks and he stayed in the NICU for a month. After I have surgery to remove my adrenal gland, I should be healthy to get pregnant again and hopefully experience the home birth we hoped for. The eye cream won't be necessary 😉

[@haleysimmonds8403]

@@Brave_As_A_Mother I'm sorry your last experience was not what you were hoping for. I know how hard it is to have an alternative birth experience. I am so glad that you are ready for the next and pursuing your desires in home birth! Much love!

[@puhhhtrissha]

Won’t Benadryl dry up moms milk supply?

[@lindarhudy4725]

Tube for cord blood?

[@haleysimmonds8403]

This is a separate kit that will be delivered to the client's home prior to the birth if they choose to do cord blood banking and then we collect cord blood using that kit at the birth.

[@FaithieFroggy]

I would like to have a home birth when I have children but in my state midwives are not allowed to attend home births ☹

[@oklahomasunrise4050]

Find a local breastfeeding support group. Ask them about homebirth options in your area. Many times they will know lots of good information. Look up la leche league and find meetings local to you.

[@lilmrsb6814]

A 22G IVC and a 20G IVC had me sweating!!! 🥵 I'd like the yellow 24G IVC please 🙋‍♀️😭🤣💛

[@CajunStork]

Lol. Pregnant women have thick, happy veins (most of the time). We save 20g for emergencies :)

[@lilmrsb6814]

@@CajunStork Lol hopefully mine are thick and happy when it's our time 🥰 I made this comment BEFORE I heard the little bit about an 18G 🥵 I'm a veterinary technician and we use a 20G on our big big large breed paitents like a mastiff or a great dane and only use an 18G for subcutaneous fluids 😱

[@helenebonadio8283]

@@lilmrsb6814 i'm an equine vet and anything over 16G is small 🤣🤣🤣

[@lindarhudy4725]

Eye ointment for baby?

[@zen_mindset1]

It's very important to prevent them from going blind.This is to protect babies from getting bacterial eye infections that can occur during birth. Untreated, these infections can cause serious problems including blindness.

[@nikisawyers7559]

@@zen_mindset1not important for all. Many will decline this as they’re tested for gonorrhea in the initial prenatal labs, which is the main culprit. My clients rarely choose this when the have a full discussion about it.

[@Luisadln]

The cord ring link isn't working.

[@CajunStork]

They stopped selling them when Covid started :(

[@Luisadln]

@@CajunStork oh man! Thank you! We are having our first home birth with our 4th child, and your videos have been helpful

[@SarahMacDonald1991]

A heck of a lot bigger then the ones in the 50s and 60s.

[@CajunStork]

Lol, no joke :)

[@Marie-fv2pl]

You guys have medication for numbing

[@haleysimmonds8403]

Lidocaine for numbing to do any necessary stitches after the birth, yes! No numbing meds for before the birth.