The Birthing Kit

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  Gauze

  to wipe clear the newborn baby’s eyes, and to clean the mother’s perineum prior to giving birth

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  A Plastic Sheet

  to prevent the mother and newborn coming into contact with the ground or an unhygienic surface

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  Soap

  to wash the birth attendant's hands and the mother’s perineum

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  Cord Ties

  to cleanly tie the umbilical cord

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  Sterile Blade

  to cut the umbilical cord cleanly and reduce risk of newborn tetanus and sepsis

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  Gloves

  to cover the birth attendant's hands and provide protection from infections such as HIV for carers and care recipients