Hi all, this is my first post so please be kind! am now 37weeks and have opted for a home birth! This is baby number two although number one is now eight! My first was a very very long labour with contractions every 3.5 mins from the get go but baby didn't arrive for nearly 40hours! Other than the obvious exhaustion it was an uncomplicated birth and I didn't need any assistance so I have chosen to have this little nugget at home where I am hoping I will be more comfortable! My question to you is - what do I need? Is there anything you forgot that once in the swing of labour thought might have been handy? I haven't bothered with a birthing pool as I'm quite happy getting in and out the bath if I feel like it (think I had about nine baths in last labour) I already have a tens machine on rental that has arrived and been tested and a lot of ice packs! Any advice would be much appreciated!! Thanks
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