Put the items listed below into your bag, which should be specially prepared to carry supplies during home visits.

Equipment for a postnatal home visit

Salter scale to weigh the baby
Blood pressure measuring apparatus

A stethoscope

Stethoscope
Thermometer

Wrist watch or timer, to help you count the mother's pulse and the baby's respiration rate
Soap for washing your hands
A clean towel to dry your hands
Vitamin A capsules
Iron and folate tablets
Tetracycline eye ointment
Counselling card and screening card for PNC.
Record book, referral form and pen.

You will be given the counselling and screening cards and referral forms for your area. There may be variations in the exact wording and appearance in different regions, but they all cover essentially the same points.