Mother & Baby Care

Ideally, the first postnatal home visit should happen within 24 to 48 hours of hospital discharge. This early visit is particularly important for assessing the baby's weight (as newborns commonly lose up to 10 percent of birth weight in the first days), checking for jaundice, evaluating breastfeeding establishment, and monitoring the mother's recovery. We recommend booking your postnatal care package before delivery so visits are scheduled and ready when you come home.

Each visit includes a dual assessment. For the mother: vital signs including blood pressure and temperature, wound assessment (C-section incision or perineal area), uterine involution check, breast examination for engorgement or mastitis, emotional wellbeing screening, and pain management review. For the baby: weight measurement, jaundice assessment, umbilical cord inspection, skin condition check, feeding adequacy evaluation, and developmental observations. The midwife also provides practical guidance on breastfeeding technique, newborn care, and any concerns raised by the parents.

Yes, breastfeeding support is a core component of our postnatal service. Our midwives are experienced in addressing common breastfeeding challenges including latching difficulties, nipple pain and trauma, engorgement, low milk supply concerns, oversupply management, positioning for comfort and effectiveness, and transitioning from supplementary feeding to exclusive breastfeeding. We observe a full feed during the visit, provide hands-on positioning guidance, and create a feeding plan tailored to your situation. If persistent issues require lactation consultant referral, we can facilitate that connection.

Newborn jaundice is extremely common, affecting approximately 60 percent of full-term newborns. Our midwives assess jaundice at every visit through visual inspection in natural light and transcutaneous bilirubinometry when available. We track the progression pattern, assess feeding adequacy which directly affects bilirubin clearance, and monitor for signs of pathological jaundice requiring urgent intervention. If bilirubin levels are concerning, we coordinate directly with your paediatrician for blood bilirubin measurement and phototherapy referral if needed, potentially preventing unnecessary hospital readmission.

Yes. C-section wound care is one of our most frequently requested postnatal services. Our nurses assess the surgical incision at every visit for signs of proper healing, infection, or dehiscence. Care includes sterile dressing changes when needed, monitoring for redness, swelling, or discharge, ensuring sutures or staples are intact, pain management assessment, and guidance on protecting the incision during daily activities and breastfeeding. We coordinate with your obstetrician if any wound concerns arise and arrange suture or staple removal at the appropriate time.

In the first week after delivery, daily visits are recommended to closely monitor the baby's weight trajectory, jaundice levels, and feeding establishment, while also tracking the mother's recovery. After the first week, visits typically reduce to every 2 to 3 days, then weekly through the first month as both mother and baby stabilise. For C-section mothers, wound care may require continued frequent visits until healing is well established. We customise the schedule based on your needs and how the recovery is progressing.

Our midwives carry calibrated infant scales to every visit to ensure accurate and consistent weight measurements. Weighing is done under standardised conditions: same time of day relative to feeding, same clothing or nude weight, on the same scale. We plot weight on standard growth charts to track the trajectory, identify normal physiological weight loss in the first days, and confirm adequate weight gain once feeding is established. Parents receive a copy of their baby's weight chart at each visit.

Emotional wellbeing screening is a standard part of every postnatal visit. Our midwives use validated screening tools to assess for postnatal depression and anxiety, and create a supportive, non-judgemental space for mothers to discuss their feelings. If screening suggests postnatal depression or anxiety, we provide immediate support, practical coping strategies, and coordinate referral to appropriate mental health professionals. Early identification and support significantly improve outcomes for both mother and baby.