The preparation for the home visit could be accomplished by performing two key activities.

Preparation of yourself for home visiting.
Preparation of the necessary equipment for the home visit.

Self-preparation (personal hygiene):

A health extension worker should be a role model to the community she is working for. Otherwise, she may not have an acceptance by the community. So she should always be an example of neatness and attractive personality. Therefore keep your personal hygiene any time before you leave for the home visit.

Prepare the necessary equipment you need for the home visit:

Get the relevant equipment only into your kit. Avoid the unnecessary equipment.
The following are some of the equipment you need during a home visit.

Table 5 – 1. Equipment for a postnatal home visit
1. Salter scale to weigh the baby	7. A clean towel to dry your hands
2. Blood pressure measuring apparatus	8. Vitamin A capsules
3. Stethoscope	9. Iron and folate tablets
4. Thermometer	10. Tetracycline eye ointment
5. Wrist watch or timer, for mother‘s pulse and baby‘s respiration rate	11. Counselling card and screening card for PNC.
6. Soap for washing your hands	12. Record book, referral form and pen.