After labour our midwife will pass by a number of times to carry out specific assessments and check ups. During these visits, midwives will pay attention to the following:
The mother’s recovery. Here we observe:
- the amount of blood loss
- the position of the uterus
- if you have had to have stitches, we will observe the wound and remove the stitches between the 6th and 8th days
- possible breast-related problems
- physical and emotional condition
- temperature
The baby’s health. Here we observe:
- does your baby drink properly
- does the baby pees and poops sufficiently
- is the baby’s colour healthy?
- weight
- temperature
At the final check up we consider the maternity period at an end. We will then focus on other subjects such as birth control and future assessments.
