What's in my Doula bag?

Beyond the services outlined over here, I also come fully prepared to your birth with my big Doula bag full of goodies.  So, what's in the bag?

• High quality Essential Oils to be used for aromatherapy and massage.
• Lavender
• Peppermint
• Eucalyptus
• Ylang ylang
• Clary sage
• Nukkles style three pronged hand massage tool.
• Flameless tealight "candles" to set the mood, even in a hospital setting where candles are not allowed.
• Satin outer, organic Lavender rice sock which can be both warmed and frozen to provide extra comfort.
• Birth ball.
• Organic, toxin free lotion for massage.
• DROID smart phone with Doula Droid contraction timer and endless amounts of relaxing music or your choice of Pandora station.
• Doula resource guide and labor progression chart & notes.
• Latex gloves.
• Organic, natural suckers for dry mouth.
• Local, raw honey sticks for that extra burst of energy (for me and YOU!)
• Un-opened chapstick for client, if needed.
• Organic, dried Lavender which can be used for a relaxing, calming foot soak.

As time progresses, I plan to add:

• Earth Mama Angel Baby brand Bottom Balm & Bottom Spray
• Post-partum herbal bath blend
• Hairbrush
• Tennis ball for massage
• Rebozo 

This is just my start and I am researching and adding new items all of the time!  Every birth and every woman is different, so I may use all of these goodies or none of them!  ...We just won't know until the time comes what your needs are.  

If anyone has any other suggestions, please feel free to share!