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