Laptop
Camera
Video recorder
Cellphone, charger
Notepad and pen
Insurance card
Light reading material
Socks
Nursing bra
Nursing pads
Nursing tank tops
Nursing robe
Make up
Toiletries
Brush and comb
Slippers
Flip-flops for shower
Leggings
T-shirts
Underwear Lots
Pads and pantyliners Lots
Disposable panties
Ponytail holders
Outfit to wear home
Supplements
Snacks for after delivery and for my husband during the process
Gum and hard candies to chew on during labor
Back massager
Pillow
Push chair
Car seat
Baby cot
Crib
Moses basket
Bouncer
2-3 blankets
4 fitted sheets for mattress
Lots of lampin
Diaper bag
Diapers
Tissue paper
Changing pad covers
Changing pad
Changing table
Table covers
Storage Baby care products
Baby clothes
Trash can
Nappy trash can
Nappy wrapper
Baby carrier
Feeding pillow
Night light
Mommy station
Nursing chair
Snacks
Hand sanitizer Reading materials
Pony tails
Malunggay supplements/snacks
Lanolin cream
Stretch mark cream
Baby development book
Research
Baby carrier
Breast pump
Bouncer
Breastfeeding for busy moms
This birth plan is a guide for my labor and delivery. Since childbirth does not always go as planned, som
__ At home.
__ My obstetrician: ________________________________________________.
__ My midwife: ____________________________________________________.
__ My perinatologist: _______________________________________________.
__ Partner: ________________________________________________(name).
__ Friend(s): _____________________________________________________.
__ Family: _______________________________________________________.
__ Doula: ________________________________________________________.
During Labor
__ A birthing chair.
__ A birthing stool.
__ A squatting bar.
__Squatting.
__ Lying on my side.
__ Accupressure
__Breathing techniques
__ Self-hypnosis
__ Massage
__ Medicine
__ Other: _______________________________________________________________.
__ Please do not offer me pain medicine. I'll ask for it if I need it.
__Epidural anesthesia.
__ Local anesthesia.
__ A narcotic.
Birth
__ Hold my baby right away, before any procedures that are not urgent.
C-Section
If I have a C-section, I:
__ Breast-feed only.
__ Formula.
__ Pacifier.
During your prenatal visits, talk with your doctor about your labor and delivery options. You may want
But try to be flexible. No labor and delivery can be predicted or planned. So give yourself permission t
To help you get started on writing a birth plan, fill out the My Birth Plan form(What is a PDF document
You may feel more calm and prepared for labor if you know what is likely to happen when you get to t
Most hospitals and birthing centers have birthing rooms where women can labor, deliver, and recover.
If you arrive at the hospital or birthing center in early labor that is progressing quickly, you can expect
ate: _____________________.
e, phone number).
ed. So give yourself permission to change your mind at any time. And be prepared for your childbirth to be different from what y
a doctor and have their baby delivered in a hospital. Women at low risk for problems may choose to work with a midwife or ha
s around you or only the baby's other parent or another support person, such as a doula.
water, trying different positions, and having one-on-one support may help you manage pain.
medicine you would prefer, even if you don't think you'll need it. Just keep in mind that you may not always get to choose.
ng your baby stay in the room with you rather than going to the nursery, delaying some tests and procedures, and getting help w
already) a childbirth education class, starting in your 6th or 7th month of pregnancy.
n form(What is a PDF document?). Take it to your next appointment to discuss your wishes with your doctor or midwife.
n can labor, deliver, and recover. Providing that you have an uncomplicated birth, you can probably be in the same birthing room
birth to be different from what you planned. If an emergency arises, your doctor has a responsibility to ensure both your safety
bly be in the same birthing room for your entire stay. If your delivery becomes complicated, you can be quickly moved to a deliv
them in-house. You can also make sure that hospital staff knows not to give your baby supplemental formula, unless there is a m
r baby in the hours after birth.
bility to ensure both your safety and your baby's safety. You may still be allowed to share in some decisions, but your choices ma
The most common reasons to pump are to collect your milk so your baby can have it when you're not
Pumping also means you don't have to be on call for every feeding when you're at home. Your partner
You may also use a breast pump to stimulate your milk production and boost your supply, to collect m
Finally, pumping allows you to keep your milk supply up if your healthcare provider advises you to stop
Most women express their milk using an electric or manual pump. (Some women prefer to express th
To use an electric pump, you put a breast phalange (or shield) over your nipple, turn the machine on,
Good breast pumps mimic the sucking action of a baby and won't cause you pain. Be sure to use the r
Consider buying a hands-free pumping bra so you don't have to hold the phalanges on your breasts. (T
Remember that for best letdown and milk production, you'll need to be calm and relaxed.
Initially you'll feel quite a tug from a fully automatic pump. Start with the lowest level of suction, then
Choosing the breast pump that's right for you depends on how often you plan to use it and how much
When would I express milk by hand and how do I do it?
If you only need to express milk every once in a while – say, for a rare bottle-feeding – you may be abl
Hand expressing a little breast milk can help soothe engorgement and plugged ducts. And if you have
Many women find that expressing milk by hand is time-consuming, though, so it isn't usually feasible
It helps to have someone demonstrate this for you, but here's a step-by-step:
You can store breast milk in a feeding or storage bottle that's made of plastic or glass. A secure cap wil
For convenience, store the milk in the amounts that you normally use at a feeding. (If your baby typica
Remember to write the date on the bottle or bag before putting it in the refrigerator or freezer so you
You may be surprised to see what breast milk looks like. It's normal for the fat to separate and float to
Your milk shouldn't smell or taste sour, but after thawing milk sometimes has a slightly soapy smell fro
The process of freezing destroys some of the antibodies in the milk, so don't freeze it unless you have
There are different opinions on how long breast milk stays fresh once it's left your body. The Centers fo
In the freezer compartment of a refrigerator (5 degrees F), milk can be frozen for two weeks. If there's
Once you've thawed frozen milk, you can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. If it's at room te
Some health professionals recommend throwing out any milk that's left in your baby's bottle after a fe
How do I thaw frozen breast milk?
To thaw frozen milk, hold the bag or bottle under warm water until it's a comfortable temperature or l
For many women, the most difficult thing about pumping is finding the time to fit it into their schedul
You may be pumping too soon after your last session of nursing or pumping. You won't get much milk
You may need to change the settings on your pump. It can be hard to get enough milk if the suction pr
You may not be using a very good breast pump. Some women have trouble getting enough milk out if
You may be using phalanges (shields) that are too small for your nipples. This is a common problem be
Many breast pump companies now make breast phalanges in larger sizes. Make sure you're using the
You may just not be producing very much milk. There are many reasons for this, including not nursing
You may be having trouble with the letdown of your milk. Try to relax and get yourself comfortable wh
If you're having trouble or feeling discouraged, call a lactation consultant. Or talk to pumping moms in
How much milk will I need each day? Breastfed infants consume approximately one ounce (30ml) per
How should I package milk and store for future use? The method that seems to work best for the bus
n help increase your milk supply two months later!
upply will diminish.
ach day. Stress and fatigue are your biggest enemies, so try to relax. To get in the mood during pumping breaks, some moms like
American Academy of Pediatrics. The World Health Organization recommends that babies be breastfed for two years. Both orga
re nipples, engorgement, mastitis, thrush, jaundice, and slow infant weight gain.
ve missed as many as 5 feeding cues letting you know that your baby is hungry.
k coats the lining of your baby’s digestive tract protecting it from harmful microbes. Human milk also has special growth factors
aby can have it when you're not around and to maintain your milk supply for when you're together. This is important if you're go
en you're at home. Your partner (or another helper) can feed your baby your milk from a bottle, allowing you to get more unint
d boost your supply, to collect milk to feed a premature baby or one who can't latch on to your breast, or to relieve the pain and
care provider advises you to stop nursing temporarily because you're taking medication that might be harmful to your baby (this
me women prefer to express their milk by hand, but most feel that using a pump is faster and easier.) Although it may feel stran
ur nipple, turn the machine on, and let it do the work of suctioning your milk into an attached container. (Phalanges are supplie
se you pain. Be sure to use the right size phalanges for your nipples and position them just right so you don't pinch or irritate yo
he phalanges on your breasts. (That way, your hands are free to hold a book or magazine, type, or dial a phone, so you can read
he lowest level of suction, then turn it up as needed once you get going. It shouldn't hurt, but it may feel a bit odd. Remember
ou plan to use it and how much time you can devote to pumping. If you work full time and have to find time to pump during a b
bottle-feeding – you may be able to get by with expressing by hand, although it might take a bit of practice to get it down.
plugged ducts. And if you have sore, cracked nipples, you might want to express a bit of breast milk by hand after each nursing
ough, so it isn't usually feasible if you need to express a larger amount of milk regularly.
plastic or glass. A secure cap will keep it fresh. (Many pumps come with storage containers.) You can also use a plastic bag made
at a feeding. (If your baby typically takes 3 ounces, then store in 3-ounce portions.)
he refrigerator or freezer so you'll know when you pumped it. (You'll want to use the oldest milk first.) Don't combine fresh milk
r the fat to separate and float to the top, and sometimes the milk has a bluish hue, especially early on. (Your milk color may also
mes has a slightly soapy smell from the change in the fats. This is perfectly fine.
don't freeze it unless you have to. But frozen breast milk is still healthier and offers more protection from disease than formula
t's left your body. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says milk can be kept at room temperature for six to eig
frozen for two weeks. If there's a freezer compartment with separate doors (0 degrees F), it can be stored for three to six mont
up to 24 hours. If it's at room temperature, use it within one hour. (If you haven't used it in that time, you'll have to throw it aw
ft in your baby's bottle after a feeding, though others may tell you it's okay to save a bottle of partially consumed breast milk as
a comfortable temperature or let it defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Don't use the microwave for defrosting or warming, b
e time to fit it into their schedule during the workday or finding a comfortable, private space to do it in. But pumping doesn't co
mping. You won't get much milk out of your breasts if you or your baby has recently done a good job of draining them. Don't stre
get enough milk if the suction pressure is too low or the cycling speed is too fast. In some cases, your pump may not provide the
ouble getting enough milk out if they're using a manual pump or an electric one that doesn't work very well (after about a year o
es. This is a common problem because most pumps come with phalanges that are designed for women with small nipples. If you
zes. Make sure you're using the size that's right for you.
s for this, including not nursing often enough and not staying hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Some medications, like deco
and get yourself comfortable while pumping. (Some women like to look at a picture of their baby, close their eyes and think of t
ant. Or talk to pumping moms in our Community. They can often help with problems and be a great source of support.
oximately one ounce (30ml) per hour when separated from their mother from age 6 weeks until age 6 months. So, if you are se
seems to work best for the busy working mother is to start each week on Sunday night by removing 10 – 12 ounces (300-365m
umping breaks, some moms like to have a picture of their baby handy, an article of baby clothing, or even a recording of their b
eastfed for two years. Both organizations suggest that breastfeeding should then continue as long as mutually desired by mothe
k also has special growth factors that will help your baby’s immune system mature.
her. This is important if you're going back to work but want to continue nursing.
eding is well established before you give your baby the bottle.
, allowing you to get more uninterrupted sleep or take a break from baby care. (Letting Dad take over some of the feedings also
reast, or to relieve the pain and pressure of engorged breasts. (Too much pumping when you're engorged can make matters wo
ght be harmful to your baby (this is rarely necessary) or if you're hospitalized for a short time and can't breastfeed throughout th
asier.) Although it may feel strange at first to use a machine to get milk from your breasts, it usually doesn't take long for the pro
ontainer. (Phalanges are supplied with the pump.) Manual pumps also use a phalange, but you extract the milk by operating a sq
or dial a phone, so you can read or work while you're pumping.) Some moms make their own pumping bras by attaching rubber
t may feel a bit odd. Remember to clean the pump parts carefully after each session.
e to find time to pump during a busy workday, you'll want to use a fully automatic pump so you can pump both breasts quickly a
of practice to get it down.
milk by hand after each nursing session to rub over them and soothe them.
rather than pulling or yanking. You may need to experiment a bit to find the right spot – when you do, you'll squirt milk.
a few drops. That's okay – you'll get more with practice.
u can also use a plastic bag made especially for storing milk. Fill the container three-quarters full if it's going in the freezer, to all
first.) Don't combine fresh milk and frozen milk (by topping off a frozen container with some fresh milk, for example).
rly on. (Your milk color may also be affected by your diet or medications.) Don't shake the milk. Instead, gently swirl it to mix the
room temperature for six to eight hours, though it's best to refrigerate it immediately. Use fresh, refrigerated milk within five d
n be stored for three to six months. And in a chest or upright deep freezer (-4 degrees F), it will be good for six to 12 months. (U
t time, you'll have to throw it away, since you can't refreeze it.) If you need to transport milk, keep it cold until just before using.
artially consumed breast milk as long as you refrigerate it right away and use it within four hours.
ave for defrosting or warming, because it kills the nutrients in breast milk and hot spots can develop.
do it in. But pumping doesn't come easily for everyone. Here are some reasons you may be having trouble getting much milk ou
d job of draining them. Don't stress about exactly when is the optimum time to pump, but take note if you're having trouble.
your pump may not provide the right pumping pattern for you no matter how you adjust it. The most advanced pumps now com
rk very well (after about a year of use the battery may be worn out). You'll get the best results from a high-quality, electric doub
women with small nipples. If your phalange is too small and your nipples swell up once you start to pump, you won't be able to
ds. Some medications, like decongestants or estrogens, can also inhibit milk supply.
y, close their eyes and think of their baby, or even listen to a recording of their baby's coos or gurgles.) You might also try gently
eat source of support.
l age 6 months. So, if you are separated for 10 hours Monday – Friday, I recommend providing the caregiver with 10 – 12 ounce
oving 10 – 12 ounces (300-365ml) of frozen breastmilk from the freezer and thawing overnight in the refrigerator. Milk can then
g, or even a recording of their baby's babbles and coos. And remember, you're still a nursing mom, so eat well and drink plenty
ng as mutually desired by mother and her child.
over some of the feedings also helps him bond with the baby!)
ally doesn't take long for the process to become quick and easy.
extract the milk by operating a squeeze mechanism or pulling a plunger with your hand rather than relying on a motor. It usually
umping bras by attaching rubber bands to the clasps of a regular nursing bra or cutting holes in an old jogging bra.
can pump both breasts quickly at the same time. But if you only need to pump a few ounces occasionally, an inexpensive manua
ou do, you'll squirt milk.
h, refrigerated milk within five days. (Store it in the back of the main part of the refrigerator.)
be good for six to 12 months. (Use the lower numbers – three months and six months – for best quality. At the higher end, the m
urgles.) You might also try gently massaging your breasts or using warm compresses on them before pumping.
he caregiver with 10 – 12 ounces (300-365ml) of breastmilk, although some babies may need more. It is important to review a
n the refrigerator. Milk can then be packaged for the care provider in small bottles (2.5 ounces for example (74ml) for consump
om, so eat well and drink plenty of water while at work.
han relying on a motor. It usually takes ten to 15 minutes to pump both breasts with a good electric pump and up to 45 minutes
fore pumping.
more. It is important to review appropriate feeding cues with caregivers so breastmilk is not offered at every cry, fuss or frustrati
or example (74ml) for consumption throughout the day on Monday. The mother will then express milk on Monday. Monday’s
tric pump and up to 45 minutes with a hand pump.
red at every cry, fuss or frustration. Remember, this is only one third of the milk the infant will consume each day – the rest of
ess milk on Monday. Monday’s milk will be stored in the refrigerator overnight and provided for baby on Tuesday. Tuesday’s ex
consume each day – the rest of her consumption will be directly from the breast and she will take what she needs when you ar
baby on Tuesday. Tuesday’s expressed milk will again be stored overnight in the refrigerator and provided on Wednesday, etc.
ke what she needs when you are back together. Many infants will reverse cycle feed thereby getting their primary calorie consu
d provided on Wednesday, etc. On Friday, milk is packaged in 1 and 2 ounce bags (30-60ml) and frozen, clearly labeled with the
tting their primary calorie consumption in the evenings and nights. Mothers should be aware of this and welcome it as a terrifi
frozen, clearly labeled with the date. Using this pattern, the baby will only receive frozen breastmilk once each week and the f
f this and welcome it as a terrific method for maintaining supply.
stmilk once each week and the freezer supply will be efficiently rotated. There is a tendency for less and less milk to be express
less and less milk to be expressed as the stressful week progresses. Freezing in small packages will allow mom to pull one or tw
will allow mom to pull one or two ounces from her freezer on Thursday or Friday if needed without having to defrost and poten
hout having to defrost and potentially waste 5 ounces (148ml) of frozen breastmilk.
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NEWBORN (1MONTH) 1-3 MONTHS
NAME QUALITY CHEAP QUALITY
Blanket 3
Hooded towel for bathing 2
Receiving blanket 4
lampin 12
Face towel 2
PAMBAHAY
Mittens 3
Bonnet 2 2
Socks 6 6
Sleeveless with buttons 2
Short sleeves with buttons 2
Long sleeves with buttons 4
Sleeveless with tie
Short sleeves with tie 1 6
Long sleeves with tie 6
Brief
Shorts
Pajama
Onesie sleeveless panty type
Onesie with sleeve panty type
Onesie long sleeve panty type
Onesie long sleeve pajama type 3 1
PANG-ALIS
Mittens
Bonnet
Socks
Sleeveless with tie
Short sleeves with tie
Long sleeves with tie
Brief
Shorts
Pajama
Onesie sleeveless panty type
Onesie with sleeve panty type
Onesie long sleeve panty type
Onesie long sleeve pajama type
Fitted sheet
mattress protector
unan cover
comforter
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1-3 MONTHS 3-6 MONTHS
CHEAP QUALITY CHEAP
1
2
4
3
1
1