A new project from the charity WaterAid has revealed what women from around the globe pack in their maternity bags. From a razor blade to cut the umbilical cord to plastic sheets for the hospital bed, these photos show the startling contrast of birthing essentials around the world.
Katy, Australia
Her bag includes: toiletries, snacks, hats, socks, mittens, baby clothes and swaddles, night dresses, maternity underwear, maternity pads, nursing pads and massage oils.
“I never question how hygienic a place is, because I know everywhere in Australia has hygienic facilities. The hospital is a very clean and sterile environment.”