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After the birth

Every baby is different, and however you imagine life will be once baby arrives, there will no doubt be both challenges and happy surprises. As you make preparations to care for your new arrival, it's a good idea to know what care you can expect from us, for you and your baby, after the birth.

In this section

  1. Moments after the birth

    This is the moment you have been waiting for.

  2. Recovering from birth

    Advice and information about everything post-birth.

    • After pains
    • Recovering from vaginal birth
    • Recovering from caesarean birth
    • Post birth bleeding
    • Postnatal care in hospital
    • Eating, drinking and activity
    • Body changes after birth
  3. Emotional wellbeing after birth

    Discover the common emotions after giving birth.

    • Your general wellbeing
    • Baby blues
    • Birth trauma
    • Postnatal depression
  4. Feeding my baby

    Do you know the signs of a well-fed baby?

  5. Caring for my baby

    Advice for new parents.

    • Skin to skin
    • What's in a nappy?
    • Baby's health and checks
    • Safe sleeping
    • Tongue tie
    • Skin care and bathtime
  6. Registering the birth

    Details about how to register your baby's birth.

  7. My NHS care after birth

    What care to expect after the birth.

    • Postnatal health checks
    • Health visiting checks
    • Contraception
  8. Neonatal care in Kent and Medway

    Information about neonatal care services.

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