Postnatal means after birth:
- You will have visits from your midwife for the first two weeks.
- Your midwife can arrange extra visits if you need more support.
- It is important to learn how to care for your new baby safely.
- It is also important to look after yourself.
Easy read resources.
- You can go through the information below on your own, with support or in groups.
- Ask someone you trust to help you if you need to.
- Click on an image for more information.
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Meeting your baby.
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What happens after your baby is born.
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Bottle feeding your baby.
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Breastfeeding your baby.
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Blood spot tests for newborn.
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How to cope when your baby is crying.
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How to cope when your PREMATURE baby is crying.
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Safe sleep card.
Video
Safe sleep advice video.
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Chest infections in babies.
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Feeling depressed after having a baby.
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Hand expressing.
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Hearing tests for your new baby.
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Looking at your baby’s heart, eyes, hips and testicles.
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Sterilising baby feeding equipment.
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Guide to contraception after having a baby.
Other reading resources.
- Not easy read, ask someone you trust if you need help.
- Click on an image for more information.
Baby buddy app.
Rashes in babies and children.
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Information on this website has been obtained from a number of different sources and was correct, to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing. Things can change so we would always recommend seeking professional medical advice from a healthcare practitioner.