If all is well with you and your baby, no further checks or monitoring is required and the time is right and appropriate for you and your baby, you can go home directly from the birthing suite. This can be soon after the birth should you wish, allowing you to enjoy that precious initial new family time getting to know your baby in the comfort of your own home. How quickly you go home will depend on how you’re feeling. If you’re both doing well you’ll usually be ready to go home somewhere between 6 and 24 hours after birth.
You may need to stay a bit longer if:
- you’ve had an emergency caesarean section
- you or your baby need extra care
- to help establish breastfeeding
Your midwife will talk to you about when it is safe for you and your baby to go home and discuss your postnatal care plan and frequency of visits from the community midwife.
You can find out more information about going home with your baby by clicking here.
Car Seats
For more information on car seats please access the following links: