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.
Kemisa, Uganda
Her bag includes: baby clothes, surgical gloves, washing powder, disinfectant, a flask and cup, a receiver to cover her new baby with, nappies and bedding.
“The toilet is outside the ward. It’s clean, but it’s not a toilet with water. I always use the bucket.”