In principle, the postpartum period lasts 8 days. If medically necessary, it may be extended to 10 days. The number of hours of maternity care you receive depends on your health insurance and medical situation.
The Importance of Maternity Care
It is important to arrange maternity care early in your pregnancy. After the birth, the maternity nurse will come to your home to monitor the health of both mother and baby. She will assist you with caring for your baby, support you with breastfeeding, and temporarily take over some household tasks. She also keeps a record for us.
Maternity care is spread out over several days, with the nurse present for a few hours each day. We cannot do our job properly without good maternity care.
