Postnatal care
- I will provide you with midwifery care for six weeks after your baby’s birth.
- Visits will initially be daily and tailored to you and your baby’s needs.
- I am available for you to phone me to discuss any concerns regarding the health and wellbeing of yourself and your baby.
- Referral to Lactation Consultant
- Twice a month gatherings with other new Mothers and families for support, connection and friendship.
Care for mother:
- Postnatal healing and physical health
- Breastfeeding support and guidance
- Debrief of labour and birth
- Individualised postnatal care plan
- Support with ‘what to expect’ during the first precious weeks
- Emotional support
- Sexual health and wellbeing support
- Support with family and sibling adjustments
- Parenting support
- Postpartum healing touch therapy.
Care for mother:
- Postnatal healing and physical health
- Breastfeeding support and guidance
- Debrief of labour and birth
- Individualised postnatal care plan
- Support with ‘what to expect’ during the first precious weeks
- Emotional support
- Sexual health and wellbeing support
- Support with family and sibling adjustments
- Parenting support
Care for baby:
- Baby’s health check
- Assess baby’s feeding
- General baby care support and guidance
- Sleep and settling techniques
- Umbilical cord and skin care
- Screening for jaundice
- Perform newborn screening blood test (with parental consent)
- Weighing baby
- Administration of Vitamin K (with parental consent)