You can help to keep your baby safe whilst in hospital in the following ways:
- Ensure that your baby is with a responsible adult at all times.
- Only let your baby leave your room with staff who have proper hospital photo identification. You can accompany the staff caring for your baby.
- Put your baby to sleep on their back in the provided bassinet.
- When walking in the halls, please keep your baby in the bassinet.
Take the time to recover from the birth of your baby. Your care providers will be performing regular health checks to ensure that you are recovering well from your birth. These health checks include:
- Checking your heart rate and blood pressure
- Pushing gently on your tummy to check that your uterus is firm and contracting normally
- Looking at the stitches in your perineum/bottom (if you have them)
- Looking at your Cesarean wound (if you have one) to make sure it is healing well
- Helping you breastfeed and improve latching/positioning
- Checking how you are feeling emotionally
See What to expect in hospital after birth (PDF).
You can help us take care of you by:
- Using the pain relief medications provided, if you need them. Your nurse will teach you how to use the medications properly.
- Letting us know if your pain is still bothering you despite the usual medications.
- Using the toilet regularly. It is normal to feel a bit nervous about this.
- Telling us when you feel nervous, worried or unsure.
- Learning to take care of yourself and your baby.
