* Pennyroyal: stimulates the uterus, inducing menstruation or abortion
* Black cohosh: eases labor pains, helps control bleeding, and stimulates milk production
* Cinnamon: helps control bleeding and soothes the uterus
* Clove: helps control bleeding and soothes the uterus
* Cumin: stimulates the uterus, inducing menstruation or abortion
* Fennel: stimulates milk production and eases labor pains
* Ginger: helps alleviate nausea and vomiting
* Hops: eases anxiety, promotes relaxation, and aids in sleep
* Lavender: helps relieve pain and anxiety
* Peppermint: helps alleviate nausea and vomiting
* Raspberry leaves: helps tone the uterus and prepare it for labor
* Rosemary: helps stimulate circulation and energy levels
Other Tools:
* Birth chair: a special chair designed to support a woman in labor
* Birth stool: a low stool that allows a woman to squat during labor
* Cord clamp: a device used to clamp the umbilical cord after it is cut
* Douche: a device used to cleanse the vagina
* Episiotomy scissors: scissors used to make an episiotomy, a surgical incision in the perineum to enlarge the birth canal
* Forceps: a tool used to help deliver the baby's head
* Hot water bottle: a bottle filled with hot water used to provide warmth and comfort
* Lancet: a small knife used to pierce the amniotic sac
* Midwifery kit: a collection of tools and supplies used by midwives to assist in childbirth
* Pelvimeter: a device used to measure the width of the pelvis
* Stethoscope: a device used to listen to the baby's heartbeat
* Sutures: thread used to stitch up a tear or incision
* Syringe: a device used to administer medication or flush out the vagina