Newborn Home Visit Education Central Missouri Community Action

Thermometer If infant has a fever greater than 101 degrees rectally or 100 degrees orally call a physician. New slide

Jaundice New slide

Voiding Infant should be voiding 5-6 diapers per day New slide

Umbilical Cord Healing If umbilical stump is red or is oozing pus, contact a physician. New slide

Mastitis New slide

Menstrual/Vagina Health Call a physician if you experience: Burning or stinging with urination Flow heavier than a normal menstrual period Pus or foul smelling discharge from vagina EDIT

Incisions/Stitches Check your C-section incision for signs of infection. Contact your health care provider if: The incision is red, swollen or leaking discharge You have a fever higher than 100.4 F (38 C) You experience increasing pain around your incision Normally healing incision Infected incision

Bathing Shallow baths may be taken for discomfort from your stitches or hemorrhoidal pain (use Tuck’s pads/witch hazel). (if applicable) No douches, tampons, or intercourse until after your physician checkup (risk of infection).

Coping with Baby Blues If symptoms occur longer than 2 weeks with no signs of improvement, contact a healthcare provider.

Contraceptives/ Family Planning Nursing will not protect against getting pregnant and mothers should have a reliable form of contraceptive. Available contraceptive options: Condoms Pills Patch Ring IUD Implanted Rod

Sleeping

Sleeping Positions

Feeding: Breastfeeding or Formula Try to get infant to eat on a regular schedule Baby should be consuming breast milk or formula only Offer 2.5 ounces of formula per pound of bodyweight each day

Mother/Baby Well Checkup Schedule a check-up for mother and infant 2-6 weeks after delivery.

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