It is such a unique time when the baby is over two days old, but your full-milk hasn’t yet fully arrived – and of course, there are lots to know about on this steep learning curve!
MATERNAL:
- Blues ending > Milk arriving
- Post-birth examinations
- Self-Care & Psychologically feeling confident in the home environment
- Awareness of Signs & Symptoms of Postnatal Infections
- Access to assistance & advice on breastfeeding & lactation
NEONATAL:
- Physical well-being
- Knowledge of recognizing & managing minor issues
- Access to understanding baby cries
- Jaundice – recognizing the difference between mild, moderate & severe, and needs for Phototherapy in a timely manner)
Note: The 25-min full-version of DAY 3-4 POSTPARTUM goes into a lot more detail, particularly around the Maternal and Neonatal well-being of both mother and baby.
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- kathyfray.com
- Kathy Fray’s Books
- Day-1-Baby Heirloom Layette – Birthing Suite
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