1. Newborn Home Visit Education
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2. Thermometer
If infant has a fever greater than 101 degrees rectally or 100 degrees orally call a physician.
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3. Jaundice
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4. Voiding
Infant should be voiding 5-6 diapers per day
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5. Umbilical Cord Healing
If umbilical stump is red or is oozing pus, contact a physician.
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6. Mastitis
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7. 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
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8. 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 F (38 C)
You experience increasing pain around your incision
Normally healing incision Infected incision

9. 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).

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

11. 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

12. Sleeping

13. Sleeping Positions

14. 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

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

16. Available Resources