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Recovery
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For months, you have waited for the birth of your baby. Now
the baby has arrived and you are back at home, settling into new family
patterns.
While caring for your new baby, it’s important to try to get
some rest. It’s a good idea to nap when the baby naps. Your body needs
rest to recover from pregnancy and delivery, and to meet the demands of new
parenthood.
Enlist the help of your husband, partner, relative or friend
so you can get some sleep. Many new parents sleep in shifts so one parent
isn't up the entire night with the baby.
After the baby is born, you should plan for a follow-up visit with your OB/GYN
within six weeks, if not sooner.
Remember, adjusting to a new baby is a family project, and
like most family projects, communication and support are vital to success!
Your St. John's OB/GYN and pediatrician are just a phone
call away if you have questions or concerns.
We are pleased to be a part of your baby’s new life and look
forward to caring for you and your baby for many years.
It's important for a woman to recover properly after having a baby. The
postpartum period begins after the delivery of the placenta and lasts about six
weeks.
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