Change: Moved by PedroAsani Nov 26 2009, 7:24 PM EST

Change: Rags such as old wash cloths or towels torn to size would work well. Do not use tampons (if they happen to be available). Mothers bleed for weeks after birth (called lochia, similar to a heavy period). *Baby bottle with sugar water, water, in   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1292)

Change: cut the cord. Wrap the baby and mother (blanket, clothes, tin foil) to keep warm and put the baby to breast as soon as possible to   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1216)

Change: formula.formula or a nursing mother. And that's about it for normal emergency deliveries. Now, onto your plan for childcare in a Z-world!! Good Luck.P.S. Placenta is an excellent source of protein and many non-American cultures actually eat it in a soup. Well, just something for survivalists to consider....   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1212)

Change: Moved by Andering_J_REDDSON Sep 11 2008, 4:37 PM EDT

Change: Get the mother comfortable if possible. Have her lie on her back, head elevated, in a slightly sitting position. The more that you can position   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1275)