A Mama-Centered Checklist for the Final Weeks

Preparing for birth is more than packing a hospital bag.

You’re in the home stretch. 

The apps say things like “baby could come any day now,” and you’ve probably packed a few swaddles and snacks.

But we’re here to say: don’t forget to pack a little something for you.

Not just your socks.

Your soul.
Your heart.
Your body that's carried this baby all this way.

This isn’t your average checklist. 

A soulful mama guide for the days before your birth day—because you matter just as much as the baby.

Here are 3 practical things and 3 emotional/sensory practices that go beyond logistics—they’re for you, not just the baby.

✅ 3 Practical Must-Dos (With Heart)

1. Stock Your Nest
Not just diapers. 

Think soft things: broths, lactation tea, nipple balm, nipple pads, and anything you’d want for a long cozy staycation. Our New Mama Bundle is a good place to start—it has your sitz bath, yoni oil, nipple balm, and lactation tea ready to go.

2. Make Your “First 40 Days” Basket

Create a corner just for you with things to reach for when you’re home and tender:

• • A warm robe or Cocoon™
    
  • Herbal tea
    
  • Affirmations
    
  • High nutrient snacks that are just for you. (If no one told you, breastfeeding will make you SO hungry.)
    
  • Your favorite show, book, or journal (I kept this with my favorite pen and spent time nursing and writing some of the day’s favorite and hardest moments - you will forget those moments faster than you think…)
    

3. Ask friends and family members to help you stock your freezer ahead of time. Here are 3 easy, nutrient-rich meals we love:

Cook One (or 3!) Freezer-Friendly Nourishing Meal

🌸 3 Soul-Filling Practices

1. Write a Letter to Your Baby
 Before your baby enters the world, write them a note. It can be messy or poetic. 

You might say:
“I can’t wait to meet you.”
“Here’s what I’ve loved about being pregnant with you.”
“This is what I hope for us.”

2. Choose a Song for Your Labor
Pick one song that feels like your anthem. 

Something grounding, fierce, soft—or all three. 

Play it during early labor, postpartum cuddles, or whenever you need to come back to yourself.

3. Set Your Intention for Birth
Ask yourself:

• • How do I want to feel—no matter how the birth unfolds?
    
  • What do I want to remember about this day?
     Then write down your answers. One powerful intention is enough. (We love: “I am held. I am safe. My baby and I are a team.”)

💗 For the First Forty Days

🌿 The First Forty Days: What You’ll Actually Want

A few treasures that nourish your body, soothe your nervous system, and make you feel human again.

	The Cocoon™ Your ride-or-die nursing cover. For feedings anywhere (yes, even on the sidewalk outside the pediatrician’s office), pumping in public, or just a moment to feel like you’re wrapped in something made for you.
	You Did It, Mama Kit A little altar to yourself. With organic sitz soak, nipple balm, yoni oil, and lactation tea—it’s your body’s “thank you” note in product form.
	New Mama Bundle Because you deserve the bundle and the joy. Curated for your body’s healing and heart’s delight, this kit is a postpartum essential.
	A Soft, Supportive Nursing Bra Look for one that feels like a gentle hug—not too tight, no wires, and pretty enough to feel like you. This one is soft and lovely I personally wanted a bra that felt special and went with this one and flat super sexy (note: i cut out the underwire)
	Treats That Feel Luxurious, Not Fussy Let’s be honest—you’ll probably forget to eat. So stash snacks that feel special. Try: Lactation Cookies Sweet-and-salty No Bake Granola  Medjool dates stuffed with nut butter and cacao nibs (freeze them, thank us later)
	A Pretty Water Bottle You’ll Actually Use | we love this one Hydration is essential for milk production and mental clarity. Keep one at every nursing station. Look for: Built-in straws One-handed open/close A color that makes you smile
	One Book That’s Just for You Not about babies. Not about feeding. Just something that speaks to you. Books I read this year and loved: Hestor by Laurie Lico Albanese  The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab Sandwich by Catherine Newman
	An amazing eye mask for the times you can get deep restful sleep | we love this one Because overstimulation is real—and quiet is a form of medicine.

💬 A Final Reminder

This checklist isn’t about getting it “right.”
It’s about honoring the transition.
The days before the birth are sacred.
Whether you spend them nesting, crying, dancing, or just waiting—it’s all valid. It’s all part of the story.

You are not just preparing for your baby. You’re preparing for you to be born as a mother.

So breathe.
Soften.
And take it one soul-led step at a time.

With love, Satya & The Amma Team