Have you ever noticed that baby shower gifts are almost always for the baby? If you do a search for "baby shower gift" on the Internet, almost every website has gifts for the baby, not the Mom. Of course every baby deserves all the wonderful gifts he or she receives, but the expectant Mom is the one doing the hard work. She deserves a gift, too. Especially a gift she can use during one of the most trying times of all in a mother's life - labor.
That's why certified Lamaze instructor, registered nurse, and artist Lesly T. Federici created "The Almost Everything Gift box for Birthing Moms (tm) " available on her website www.Leslynotes.com. Designed with an easy-to-grab handle for flying out the door when you rush to the delivery, it contains all those helpful "Goodie Bag" items recommended by childbirth educators to use during labor.
What does every birthing Mom need? How about a massage tool for Mom's aching back? Lotion, relaxing essential oils to scent a room with, and a stress ball to sooth jangled nerves. Keep her comfortable with lip balm, breath drops, a folding fan, and lollipops. Having a long labor? Peruse the baby names book or play a game with a deck of cards to pass the time! Partners, are you worried you forgot everything you learned in Lamaze class? Just check out the quick reference guide filled with helpful hints to jog your memory. There's even a special newsletter focusing on being a woman and a mother too.
"I came up with the idea for 'The Almost Everything Gift Box for Birthing Moms' when couples in my Lamaze classes told me it was hard to find all the items suggested in class, as well as finding the time to look for them! Lamaze techniques help you use your own body to combat the discomfort of labor, and they work! Our gift box items like the helpful hints, massage tool and lotion make it a bit easier to do. We even included a focal point button Mom's partner can wear during labor," says Lesly Federici.
