Mutter-Kind-Versorgung Dubai — Fachkundige Wochenbettbetreuung

The postnatal period, defined as the first six Wochen after delivery, is a time of significant physical and emotional adjustment for new mothers. The World Health Organisation identifies postnatal care as one of the most critical but most neglected areas of maternal health globally. In the UAE, hospital stays after delivery are typically short, with many mothers discharged within 24 to 48 Stunden of vaginal delivery and 48 to 72 Stunden after caesarean section. This early discharge means the critical early postnatal period, when most maternal and neonatal complications emerge, occurs at home.

Breastfeeding establishment in the first Tage of life has lifelong health implications for both mother and baby. The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, yet many mothers in the UAE face challenges that lead to early supplementation or cessation. Common barriers include latching difficulties, nipple pain, perceived low milk supply, lack of confidence, and insufficient professional support after hospital discharge. Studies consistently show that mothers who receive skilled breastfeeding support from trained midwives in the first Woche have significantly higher rates of successful exclusive breastfeeding at both one month and six months.