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Postnatal care explained

Postnatal care explained

New parents smile at their baby while touching their baby Postnatal care is the care you and your baby receive after birth. This care is often provided by a team of clinicians; including midwives, doctors and other specialist health professionals who will ensure you and your baby have regular checks following the birth.
Your postnatal care team Screening tests for your baby Postnatal six week check for new mums Children’s and Family Centres Community postnatal contacts
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Your physical health and wellbeing after birth

Your physical health and wellbeing after birth

Mother leans on pram handle to look in at her baby
Pregnancy conditions affecting you after birth Perineal after-care Recovery from vaginal or assisted birth Recovery from caesarean birth Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) Feeling unwell Sepsis after birth Heart health after giving birth Pressure sores Common physical concerns after birth Commonly used medicines after birth Pelvic floor exercises Resuming sex and contraception Healthy eating after birth Returning to exercise Sleep