We will visit you several times during the postpartum period. Together with the maternity nurse, we’ll check how you and your baby are doing. The maternity nurse keeps a record and will consult us if she notices anything unusual.
For the mother, we monitor breast engorgement, uterine contraction, and the healing of any stitches. We also keep an eye on temperature, pulse, urine output, and bowel movements. In addition, we pay attention to your emotional well-being and check whether you’re experiencing more uncertainty than usual.
For the baby, we observe skin color, urination and bowel movements, feeding behavior, and growth.
The eighth day is, in principle, the last day of your postpartum period. We will transfer your baby’s file to the Youth and Family Center. From this point on, care for your baby will be continued by the child health clinic.