Postpartum and Newborn Care

• Immediate postpartum care includes:  careful observation of mother and baby so as to ensure both are recovering normally from birth, support with breastfeeding, suturing of lacerations as needed, a complete newborn exam, and education about postpartum health with a set of written instructions for guidance.  The midwife is typically in attendance for 4 hours after birth or longer if she is needed.
  


• 24-hour availability of midwife for care and support either at your home or in the office.
  
  
• Connection to postpartum resources given both in a packet and discussed as appropriate.
  
  
• Home visit with mother and baby in the first 24 hours since birth and again when baby is approximately 3 days old. 
  
  
• Newborn screening offered.
   
  
• Birth certificate information processed.
  
  
• 1-week and optional 3-week office visits to evaluate health of mom and baby.
  
  
• Final 6- to 8-week office visit which includes pelvic and breast exams, and information on family planning methods.