preparing for early discharge

Preparing for early discharge

The first days at home can be full of adjusting not only to your new baby, but to your new postpartum body as well. Here is a guide for monitoring your vital signs, cramping, postpartum bleeding, urination and bowel movements, nutrition, exercise, milk supply and breast health, perineal healing, recovering from a c-section, and emotional health. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call your healthcare provider or 911.

The following Postpartum Maternal Health Quick Reference was created by Hannah Slipakoff, CD (DONA)

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