For Mom

[from a British website - www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna/babystuff/article1_us.html]

· 1 dozen disposable underpants.
· 3 packets of over-night, super-plus or maternity sanitary pads.
· A shower to wash your "bits" under every couple of hours plus a hair drier with a warm setting to dry yourself afterwards.
· 1 box of breast-pads, regardless of how you are feeding.
· Homeopathic arnica tablets (to heal bruising).
· Valley" cushion for pernineal soreness (modern version of the old rubber ring cushion).
· Tylenol (for after pains).
· 3 nursing bras (if breastfeeding).
· Single-handed breast-pump for occasional use or relieving engorgement (electric ones can be hired from La Leche League).
· The telephone number of your nearest La Leche League breastfeeing counsellor or Lactation Consultant.
· Lots of "TV dinners" or ready prepared food in the freezer.
· Snacks for fridge attacks (breastfeeding makes you hungry but you'll be busy).
· Cordless phone