This is both an exciting and exhausting time as you adjust to having a new baby in the family. You will have spent the first couple of days in the hospital, surrounded by skilled midwives available 24/7 to support you. You will have had regular visits from your obstetrician and your baby’s pediatrician. You will be well-supported as you start to care for your baby. In this BEYOND introduction section, you will find a mixture of evidence-based clinical advice on medically related matters.
Once you leave the hospital, it can feel quite daunting to be on your own, especially if your family is overseas. You and your partner are starting to work out new routines and getting used to your baby’s cries. Are they hungry? Do they need a nappy change? Are they too hot? Or just wanting a cuddle?
At the same time, your body is going through post-pregnancy changes. You may be sore and tired from the birth, but that will quickly pass. Everyone’s main focus at this time is quite rightly on the baby, but you need care too.
At Baby.ky, we want to support your physical recovery from birth and help get your body back to its pre-pregnancy condition. We hope the advice here is useful to you. But remember, your obstetrician is still caring for you up to your 6-week postnatal check, and your pediatrician is available to support you if you have concerns about your baby.
This area of the Baby.ky website is for women who have recently given birth. It aims to tell you what to expect as your body changes in the postnatal period.
More Beyond Introduction Information
It’s also worth checking out help, advice, and any beyond introduction posts in our Baby Facebook Group. It allows you to ask questions, gain access to basic advice and share experiences with others facing the same new experiences. You can join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/babycayman/
