Giving birth is a beautiful, but overwhelming experience.
The weeks after birth can bring a wash of emotions and many physical changes. Lack of sleep is to be expected, but there are other discomforts that can impact a new mom’s day-to-day experience, including healing time, unexpected physical side effects of birth, intimacy changes and lactation concerns.
Don’t Skip Postpartum Care
Birth can be difficult both physically and emotionally, but proper postpartum care can help. During a regular postpartum appointment, your obstetrical provider will check on both your physical and emotional well-being. They can also provide any referrals for follow-up needs from psychiatric to urological. Getting this important after care will allow you to reduce your concerns and give you more time to focus on your baby.
Your provider is also just a phone call away at any time for any other concerns. If you don’t have an obstetrician/gynecologist, visit our find a provider page.
Expert Care, Delivered to Your Door
Those first few days at home with a new baby can be overwhelming. Let Chesapeake Regional Healthcare be a partner in your postpartum journey. Within 10 days of leaving the hospital, our Mom Mobile and trained postpartum nurse visit new moms at home to offer help and support before their first follow-up visit.
Our nurses can provide critical early intervention and support for moms who are underserved and underinsured, although anyone who delivers at our BirthPlace may request a visit from the Mom Mobile. We want to make sure you and your baby get the care you need to help your family thrive.
During a visit, we provide comprehensive health assessments for both you and your baby, offer hands-on breastfeeding support, and conduct a mental health check-in. Our nurses provide a safe space to discuss your feelings and can offer immediate referrals to mental health services to ensure you get the support you need. We also bring essential items like diapers or formula for families in need and connect you with community resources.