Postnatal Recovery
Recovery support and guidance for mother and baby in the days after delivery, covering physical healing, feeding, and newborn care.
Understanding Postnatal Recovery
The weeks after delivery involve physical healing, hormonal changes, and adjusting to caring for a newborn. Postnatal recovery care checks on physical recovery, supports breastfeeding, and monitors early growth and feeding in the baby, so any concerns are caught before they become bigger issues.
Conditions We Treat
Post-Delivery Physical Recovery
Healing from vaginal delivery or caesarean section, including wound care and pain management.
- You have pain or swelling at the delivery site
- You notice unusual discharge or bleeding
- You want guidance on resuming normal activity
Breastfeeding & Feeding Difficulties
Support with latching, milk supply, and feeding positioning in the early weeks.
- Your baby is having trouble latching
- You are concerned about your milk supply
- Feeding is causing significant pain or discomfort
Postpartum Mood Changes
Emotional adjustment after delivery, ranging from the baby blues to more persistent low mood.
- You feel persistently low, anxious, or overwhelmed
- Your mood is affecting your ability to care for your baby
- Symptoms last longer than two weeks after delivery
Postnatal Infection Signs
Fever, unusual pain, or wound changes that may indicate an infection needing prompt attention.
- You develop a fever after delivery
- A caesarean wound looks red or is discharging
- You have foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Newborn Feeding & Weight Monitoring
Tracking feeding patterns, weight gain, and early growth in your baby during the first weeks.
- Your baby is not regaining birth weight as expected
- You are unsure if your baby is feeding enough
- You want a routine newborn weight check
Postnatal Contraception & Family Planning
Guidance on contraception options suitable to start after delivery and before your next pregnancy.
- You want to discuss contraception before your postnatal check-up ends
- You are breastfeeding and need suitable options
- You are planning the spacing of a future pregnancy
Recovery & Rehabilitation
Postnatal recovery is tracked through the first weeks after delivery, for both mother and baby.
Assessment
Initial Postnatal Check
Before discharge, both mother and baby are assessed to confirm they are ready to go home safely.
Treatment
Early Recovery Support
Wound care, feeding support, and guidance on managing common postpartum symptoms are provided in the first days.
Recovery
Follow-Up Check-Ups
Scheduled visits track physical healing, feeding progress, and weight gain in the baby.
Follow-up
Six-Week Postnatal Review
A comprehensive check confirms recovery is on track and covers contraception and future planning.
Postnatal Recovery questions
Get answers about healing after delivery, feeding support, and newborn checks.
An initial check happens before you are discharged, with a follow-up visit typically scheduled within the first couple of weeks and a fuller review around six weeks after delivery.
Postnatal recovery care is for you if:
- You have recently delivered and need a check-up
- You are having feeding difficulties
- You have concerns about a wound or delivery site
- You are experiencing persistent low mood
- You want to discuss contraception or family planning
Recovery is followed for mother and baby together
Postnatal visits look at physical healing, feeding, and emotional wellbeing side by side, rather than treating each in isolation.
Need help deciding? Our Care Guide can help you schedule your postnatal check-ups after delivery.
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