If you’re pregnant and planning to give birth at the Maternity Unit at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC, you may be wondering what the experience will look like - especially if this is your first baby or first time at this hospital.

Preparing for a home birth? Download this doula-approved home birth essentials checklist with practical items, comfort tools, and trusted product recommendations.

Preparing your hospital bag for birth in Nelson, BC? As a local birth doula, I encourage families to focus on comfort over Pinterest perfection. In this guide, I share five simple hospital bag essentials you likely already own - items that can help you feel grounded, prepared, and supported during labour and the early postpartum period.