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Basic Birthing Kit


This is my first and basic kit, I've been very careful in choosing items that will be useful not only in labor and delivery, but postpartum and beyond. These beautiful hand-painted poly-tote bags are generously sized, and will be an item you'll use for years to come. 
The lotion has been lightly scented with a newborns nose in mind.  
We've designed and lovingly painted each bag, sewn and filled each Relief Pack, placed the non-slip design on each pair of socks. I've paid attention to details so you don't have to.
If you're looking for a unique, useful gift for a new mom, you've found it!
Basic Kits include;

Large, hand-painted Poly-tote bag, measuring 12''H x 15"W x 4"D
Hand-made Relief pack 8"x 10"
Labor Positions Chart
Non-slip fuzzy socks
Wooden Smilie faced massager
Scarborough Lane 2oz Hand lotion, choice of scent
Scarborough Lane Lip balm, choice of flavor
1/2 oz bar of Goats Milk Soap, choice of scent
Birth Affirmations
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Labor Positions Chart



Looking back at my daughters amazing birth, I realize that had I changed positions a little more, and squatted during pushing, my labor probably would have been less than the 34 hours that it was. However when it was time to push I was so relieved to be pushing, I didn't care what position I was in. If I'd had something tangible to remind me of the benefits of movement and positioning I believe I would not have pushed for nearly 2 hours. So I decided to sketch a chart showing the more common positions for labor and birth. It is not all-inclusive, but a guideline to help you or your support person remember that changing things up is a good thing!
The illustrations were sketched with the help of some online resources and a very pregnant friend and her husband. Each Chart features 21 illustrations, with descriptions/ideas on the reverse side. They are laminated for durability.
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Relief Packs

Hot compresses, or heating pads have been used for centuries to relieve cramps, aches and pains. When something works well, stick with it! 
Relief packs are made with the laboring mother in mind, but are very useful for everyday aches and pains, especially those associated with pregnancy.
When researching materials to use for filling, I decided to go with Flax Seeds.
Flax is wonderfully soft and pliable. It's actually relaxing just to handle the relief pack, like a stress ball. When heated, the Flax Seeds retain the heat for 30-45 minutes, and amazingly do not smell "cooked." As the Flax seeds are heated they release some of the natural oils inside to provide a deep, moist relaxing heat. One of the greatest benefits of using a heat pack like this, is if you fall asleep on it there is no danger of nerve damage as there can sometimes be with electric heating pads when they are left on too long. The heat slowly subsides and takes the tension with it.
On of my favorite uses for my own Relief Packs, is during my bouts with Mastitis. I've had to deal with a recurring clogged milk duct that turned into Mastitis twice. My Relief pack was in-valuable to me in helping relieve the engorgement and intense pain from the clog.

Another benefit from Flax Seeds is that they can be frozen. So your relief pack doubles as a heating pack, and an ice pack! Chiropractors everywhere recommend ice to relieve inflammation, especially the kind that tends to come in the lower back area during pregnancy. 

Relief packs come in 2 sizes, the 8"x10" featured in my Birthing Kits, and 5"x20" for neck/shoulder relief. Each pack is sectioned to keep filling from pooling in one place, and also features a washable case. We wanted you to be able to keep it clean to increase the longevity of your relief pack. Afterall, How often do you deep clean your microwave??
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Cooling Scarves

Cooling Scarves are rather simple, remarkable little things that can do a world of good. They are commonly made for soldiers and sent overseas to show support for troops. I first decided to make these because I remember how much a cool rag on my forehead helped me as I was struggling in the transition phase of labor with my daughter. These look nice, and they don't have to be re-wet between each contraction, therefore allowing your support person to focus more on you and not re-wetting a wash cloth every 2 minutes.
How do they work you ask? That is the most common question I get asked. My scarves are filled with Polyacrylamide crystals (AKA water polymer crystals) that were first invented as a way to preserve water in gardens. These tiny little things start out looking like sea salt and then expand up to 500 times their original size when soaked in water. After you soak the scarf, the casing that holds the crystals stays plump and moist all day. Literally, all day. In fact I have one that was soaked over a week ago and the crystals are just now turning back to solid form. They are re-usable, hand-washable and I have many fabrics available.
Cooling scarves are great anytime you're outside, hot, sticky, or otherwise needing to cool down. In fact I've had more than one customer keep them in a cooler by their bed for night sweats.
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