The lists of birthing supplies that a pregnant woman and her family should be advised to prepare before the delivery are the following:

• Clean clothes to put under the mother and for drying and covering the newborn.
  
• New razor blade to cut the cord.
  
• Very clean and new string to tie the cord.
• Soap, a scrubbing brush (if possible) and medical alcohol for disinfection.
• Clean water for drinking and for washing the mother and your hands.
• Three large buckets or bowls.
• Supplies for making rehydration drinks, "Atmit" or tea.
• Flashlight in case of interruption of electricity in the area.