LN: yeah i packed a transfer bag. just so that i didnt have to worry about getting it packed at the time.

I recommend quite a few towels for bubs and you for immediate post birth. i found that we went through at least 4/5 as i was sitting in the pool and they would get wet.

sieve for bits and bobs (ie poo lol) in the pool.

ice-cream bucket for placenta (although we dont eat icecream so popped it into a saucepan lol. ice cream tubs work better though as they float beside you with the placenta inside while you wait for delayed cord clamping or if you are doing lotus birth.

ICE! really good for the hot flushes that come with transition...popped in water with some lavender oil drops so that DH or your IM can place on your shoulders or forehead etc. and of course for munching on.