Debra Lynn Dadd

Sterile lubricating jelly alternatives

QUESTION:

HI-

I am planning a home birth in January and one of the items in my birthing kit is sterile lubricating jelly. The problem is all the MEDICAL sterile jellys I find all have parabens and are most likely petroleum based.

Any one have any suggestions maybe midwives or medical experts out there know safer alternatives? Midwife says it needs to be sterile.

I\'ve been staying away from all chemicals and would hate to have to use these during the birth.

thanks in advance for your suggestions.

POSTED BY LV :: FLORIDA USA :: 10/29/2009 1:19 PM

DEBRA'S ANSWER:

Readers?

Debra :-)

COMMENTS:

Check out Surgilube on Google.

POSTED BY MARY :: CALIFORNIA USA :: 11/02/2009 11:07 AM

Recently on Debra's blog she (or someone else) posted info on a lot of safe, alternative sexual lubricants - some of these would be relevant for childbirth also. Vegetable glycerine is a lubricant. Cocoanut oil is also useful.

POSTED BY RICHARD CONRAD :: :: WWW.CONRADBIOLOGIC.COM :: HAWAII USA :: 11/05/2009 1:09 PM

You might try "Yes Water Based Organic Lubricant & Moisturizer" - I have seen it online at Lilou Organics.

POSTED BY FMJG :: ALABAMA CANADA :: 11/05/2009 1:53 PM

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