As a birth doula, monitrice, and student midwife, being “on call” means being ready to walk out the door at a moment’s notice — sometimes in the middle of the night. Over the years, my birth bag has evolved from an overstuffed backpack to a streamlined system that makes life on call calmer and more sustainable. In this post, I’m sharing a peek behind the scenes: what I carry, how I organize it, and how my setup has shifted as I’ve stepped deeper into midwifery care.