What do you set aside when you're preparing for the day labor begins? Leata-Mae shared what she's putting in her birth bag – well, birth box in this case! – in a series of stories with all of her followers on Instagram. Take a look and see if it inspires you to add anything to your own!

Inside Leata-Mae's Home Birth Box:

• Towels
• Old Sheets
• Washcloths
• Plastic for the floor
• Incontinence pads (aka Chux Pads)
• Mirror
• Hot water bottle (in a soft cover)
• Warm compresses
• Honey straws / Honey sticks
• Crystals (Moss Agate, Carnelian, Rose Quartz, and Selenite Crystal)
• Essential Oils (Lavender, Women's Balance Blend, Clary Sage*, Peace Blend)**
  *only use at end of pregnancy as you're going into labor
• Vitamin E Oil
• Peri Bottle
• Nappies (aka absorbent underwear, like Depends)
• Pads
• Postpartum underwear
• Baby's first outfit
• Some outfits for herself

That's all for now, though Leata-Mae says she adds to it nearly everyday, thinking of some other thing that may be useful.

**Always consult professionals and your care provider about the safety and best uses of comfort measures like oils during pregnancy and labor