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A children's doctor (paediatrician), midwife or newborn (neonatal) nurse will check your baby is well and will offer him or her a newborn physical examination within 72 hours of birth. In the early days, the midwife will check your baby for signs of: jaundice. infection of the umbilical cord or eyes. thrush in the mouth.
After the birth
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Home visits
The programme includes home visits from a family nurse while you're pregnant, and after your baby's born. These visits help: to have a healthy pregnancy. you and your baby grow and develop together. you to be the best parent you can be. Your health visitor will take over from your family nurse when your baby is two until they go to school.
Services and support for parents
Sure Start children's centres provide family health and support services, early learning, and full-day or temporary care for children from birth to 5 years. They also provide advice and information for parents on a range of issues, from parenting to training and employment opportunities. Some have special services for young parents.
PDF Going home after your baby is born
Your midwifery care will continue for 10 to 28 days after the birth of your baby. You and your baby will then be discharged into the care of your Health Visitor and GP. We fully understand your need to return home and settle in with your new baby. We aim to discharge you and your baby as soon as you are ready.
My NHS care after birth :: Kent and Medway
Between 10 and 28 days after the birth, you will be discharged from the midwifery team. This may be your third postnatal appointment, or your may have had more. At this point, the midwife will check your baby is well and back to birth weight or will be soon. Your midwife will check that you are well and on track with your recovery from the birth.
After Baby is Born (Postnatal)
Postnatal care. At NUH Maternity, we know that having your baby is the start of a new journey. Whether you have a home birth, early discharge, or a longer stay in the hospital, we aim to provide you with support and care in this transition to a new stage in your life. You may experience a variety of emotions after the birth of your baby.
Going home with your baby
Others find it stressful and can't wait to get home. If you're both doing well, you'll usually be ready to go home somewhere between 6 and 24 hours after birth. You may need to stay a bit longer if: you've had an emergency caesarean section. you or your baby need extra care. How quickly you go home will depend on how you're feeling.
After birth (postnatal)
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Your antenatal care
Your antenatal care. In Scotland, the NHS provides pregnancy, labour and postnatal (after birth) care. During your pregnancy, you'll have regular antenatal (pre-birth) appointments with your midwife or obstetrician. Some of your appointments will be face to face at a midwife hub, hospital or at home. Other appointments may be video calls ...
PDF Care for babies after birth
our baby's care. VisitsVisits are arranged at home, over the telephone, in postnatal c. inics or in community hubs.The midwifery team provides care for at least 10 days and up. to 28 days after the birth. You and your midwife will decide where a. d when these visits happen.Your midwife also works in partnership with.
When will I go home?
In the event of an uncomplicated birth you will usually be able to go home from 6 hours after you have given birth. Average length of stay in the unit is one day after a normal delivery and 1-2 days after an instrumental vaginal delivery. After Caesarean section. You can expect to go home 1-2 days after your caesarean section if all is well.
Health Visitors :: Healthier Together
Around 14 days after your baby's birth, your health visitor will arrange a face-to-face visit usually in your own home. During this visit, your health visitor can help support you with breastfeeding and safe formula feeding, and offer guidance on the reality of the early days with your baby, such as sleep and safety.
Postnatal information
Midwife visits and routine appointments. The community midwife will visit you the day after you get home from hospital between 8.30am and 5.30pm. Unfortunately, they can't give you a specific time. If you need to go out when there's a planned visit, call the community midwives' office to let them know.
PDF After the birth of your baby
At any time after the birth of your baby, as long as you have no medical risks, you can use: A contraceptive implant (more than 99% effective). A contraceptive injection (more than 99% effective). The progestogen-only pill (99% effective if taken correctly). Male condoms (98% effective if used correctly).
Post-natal Midwifery Care
the day after discharge from the hospital /day after your home birth, day 3 if breastfeeding. day 5. between days 10 and 14. More frequent visits may be arranged as needed. If you require a visit or appointment before your next scheduled one you can call the Community Midwifery Enquiry line on 01484 355754.
Making the most of your midwife after birth
Your midwife will visit within 36 hours of coming home from hospital or after a home birth. Most new mums have about three appointments with their midwife or a maternity support worker after the birth. These will either be home visits or will take place at your local children's centre. Where and how often you're seen varies depending on where ...
Your baby's health and development reviews
Shortly after birth. Your baby will be weighed at birth and again during their first week. They will also have a thorough physical examination within 72 hours of being born. A health professional will usually check your baby's eyes, heart, hips and - for baby boys - testicles. Read more about the newborn physical examination.
PDF Post-Partum Care: Home Visits
In all cases ASHA must visit the new mother and baby on the following days after baby's birth: Days 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, 42, then once every two weeks until the baby is two years old. Remember to fill the home visit form. The ASHA must make regular home visits as described below. During your visits, advise the mother on the need for adequate rest ...
Your 6-week postnatal check
Your baby's health should also be checked at around this time by a GP. This check is known as the baby's 6 to 8 week check. Your postnatal check can be done immediately before or after your baby's 6 to 8 week check. But it can also be done at a separate time if you would like it to be. You can read more about what happens at your baby's 6 ...
Postnatal Care in the Community
These appointments are held in a clinic and will be performed by a Maternity Care Assistant. You will be asked to come to a local clinic if you and your baby are well. Your discharge appointment with the midwife will be between days ten - 14 and ideally at your own Health Centre. Along with yourself and your baby, please bring your maternity ...
Where to give birth: the options
Most births happen in an NHS hospital maternity unit. If you choose to give birth in hospital, you'll be looked after by midwives, but doctors will be available if you need their help. You'll still have choices about the kind of care you want. Your midwives and doctors will provide information about what your hospital can offer.
Antenatal support: meet the team
A midwife is an expert in normal pregnancy and birth. Midwives are specially trained to care for mothers and babies throughout normal pregnancy, labour and after the birth. They provide care in hospital or at home. Midwives sometimes work both in hospitals and in the community (GP surgeries and home visits) so the same midwife may be able to ...
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A children's doctor (paediatrician), midwife or newborn (neonatal) nurse will check your baby is well and will offer him or her a newborn physical examination within 72 hours of birth. In the early days, the midwife will check your baby for signs of: jaundice. infection of the umbilical cord or eyes. thrush in the mouth.
Pregnancy. NHS services. Coronavirus (COVID-19) NHS App. Find my NHS number. View your GP health record. View your test results. About the NHS. Healthcare abroad.
The programme includes home visits from a family nurse while you're pregnant, and after your baby's born. These visits help: to have a healthy pregnancy. you and your baby grow and develop together. you to be the best parent you can be. Your health visitor will take over from your family nurse when your baby is two until they go to school.
Sure Start children's centres provide family health and support services, early learning, and full-day or temporary care for children from birth to 5 years. They also provide advice and information for parents on a range of issues, from parenting to training and employment opportunities. Some have special services for young parents.
Your midwifery care will continue for 10 to 28 days after the birth of your baby. You and your baby will then be discharged into the care of your Health Visitor and GP. We fully understand your need to return home and settle in with your new baby. We aim to discharge you and your baby as soon as you are ready.
Between 10 and 28 days after the birth, you will be discharged from the midwifery team. This may be your third postnatal appointment, or your may have had more. At this point, the midwife will check your baby is well and back to birth weight or will be soon. Your midwife will check that you are well and on track with your recovery from the birth.
Postnatal care. At NUH Maternity, we know that having your baby is the start of a new journey. Whether you have a home birth, early discharge, or a longer stay in the hospital, we aim to provide you with support and care in this transition to a new stage in your life. You may experience a variety of emotions after the birth of your baby.
Others find it stressful and can't wait to get home. If you're both doing well, you'll usually be ready to go home somewhere between 6 and 24 hours after birth. You may need to stay a bit longer if: you've had an emergency caesarean section. you or your baby need extra care. How quickly you go home will depend on how you're feeling.
An injection soon after birth prevents vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) which can be serious. Pelvic health. Our perinatal pelvic health service supports with problems during pregnancy or up to 1 year after birth, including urinary or bowel incontinence, recovery from tears, prolapse and pain.
Your antenatal care. In Scotland, the NHS provides pregnancy, labour and postnatal (after birth) care. During your pregnancy, you'll have regular antenatal (pre-birth) appointments with your midwife or obstetrician. Some of your appointments will be face to face at a midwife hub, hospital or at home. Other appointments may be video calls ...
our baby's care. VisitsVisits are arranged at home, over the telephone, in postnatal c. inics or in community hubs.The midwifery team provides care for at least 10 days and up. to 28 days after the birth. You and your midwife will decide where a. d when these visits happen.Your midwife also works in partnership with.
In the event of an uncomplicated birth you will usually be able to go home from 6 hours after you have given birth. Average length of stay in the unit is one day after a normal delivery and 1-2 days after an instrumental vaginal delivery. After Caesarean section. You can expect to go home 1-2 days after your caesarean section if all is well.
Around 14 days after your baby's birth, your health visitor will arrange a face-to-face visit usually in your own home. During this visit, your health visitor can help support you with breastfeeding and safe formula feeding, and offer guidance on the reality of the early days with your baby, such as sleep and safety.
Midwife visits and routine appointments. The community midwife will visit you the day after you get home from hospital between 8.30am and 5.30pm. Unfortunately, they can't give you a specific time. If you need to go out when there's a planned visit, call the community midwives' office to let them know.
At any time after the birth of your baby, as long as you have no medical risks, you can use: A contraceptive implant (more than 99% effective). A contraceptive injection (more than 99% effective). The progestogen-only pill (99% effective if taken correctly). Male condoms (98% effective if used correctly).
the day after discharge from the hospital /day after your home birth, day 3 if breastfeeding. day 5. between days 10 and 14. More frequent visits may be arranged as needed. If you require a visit or appointment before your next scheduled one you can call the Community Midwifery Enquiry line on 01484 355754.
Your midwife will visit within 36 hours of coming home from hospital or after a home birth. Most new mums have about three appointments with their midwife or a maternity support worker after the birth. These will either be home visits or will take place at your local children's centre. Where and how often you're seen varies depending on where ...
Shortly after birth. Your baby will be weighed at birth and again during their first week. They will also have a thorough physical examination within 72 hours of being born. A health professional will usually check your baby's eyes, heart, hips and - for baby boys - testicles. Read more about the newborn physical examination.
In all cases ASHA must visit the new mother and baby on the following days after baby's birth: Days 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, 42, then once every two weeks until the baby is two years old. Remember to fill the home visit form. The ASHA must make regular home visits as described below. During your visits, advise the mother on the need for adequate rest ...
Your baby's health should also be checked at around this time by a GP. This check is known as the baby's 6 to 8 week check. Your postnatal check can be done immediately before or after your baby's 6 to 8 week check. But it can also be done at a separate time if you would like it to be. You can read more about what happens at your baby's 6 ...
These appointments are held in a clinic and will be performed by a Maternity Care Assistant. You will be asked to come to a local clinic if you and your baby are well. Your discharge appointment with the midwife will be between days ten - 14 and ideally at your own Health Centre. Along with yourself and your baby, please bring your maternity ...
Most births happen in an NHS hospital maternity unit. If you choose to give birth in hospital, you'll be looked after by midwives, but doctors will be available if you need their help. You'll still have choices about the kind of care you want. Your midwives and doctors will provide information about what your hospital can offer.
A midwife is an expert in normal pregnancy and birth. Midwives are specially trained to care for mothers and babies throughout normal pregnancy, labour and after the birth. They provide care in hospital or at home. Midwives sometimes work both in hospitals and in the community (GP surgeries and home visits) so the same midwife may be able to ...