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What to do before baby comes?

I get asked this question often. My due date is nearly here ...what do I "need" to do before he/she arrives? Here is my top 5 things to check off your to do list before that sweet bundle enters your home 1) Pack your hospital bag 2) Treat yourself to a pedicure 3) Stock your freezer with healthy meals and delicious one-handed snacks 4) Spend special time with your significant other 5) Practice your belly breathing and pelvic floor work 1) Hospital bag Likely you have this ready, or at least have a list in your mind of what should be in this bag. Coming from a labour and delivery nurse, you probably need to pack less than you think! Read a full post here on what you should pack! For those of you planning birth centre deliveries, they will provide you with what you might want to consider bringing with you. For home births, your midwife will prepare you with what you require.   2) Pedicure Book an afternoon with yourself or a close friend and enjoy s