1. Postpartum… after you have the baby Cheyenne County Hospital Childbirth Classes Candi Douthit, BSN, RN

2. What to expect after delivery…  Immediately after delivery the baby will be cleaned, measured, and assessed.  If the baby is breathing well, you can choose to have the baby on your belly immediately after birth  We will encourage you to breastfeed as soon as possible.

3.  Suturing  We’ll get you cleaned up  Pushing on your belly (to make sure your uterus stays firm)  Vital signs  Medicine for the uterus  Baby Medicines What to expect after delivery…

4.  Mom  You can walk as soon as you want to  Eat/drink immediately  Pain medicine is given automatically and then as needed  Nursing staff rearranges the room and gets you and baby settled. We then try to facilitate some family time. What to expect after delivery…

5. Dad:  Take pictures (or ask staff to as we like to do this)  Assist mom with breastfeeding  Hold baby while nurses are caring for mom  Assist mom with walking/shower  Call all the family!  Give kisses, love, and support (to baby and mom) (to baby and mom)  Be involved in all the cares you can with the baby. you can with the baby. What to expect after delivery…

6. First 12 hours or so…  Mom Cares:  Vital signs every 4hrs with fundal checks  Walk, shower, and eat (if desired)  Bond and love on your new baby  REST, REST, REST…it seems family starts to stream in so rest while you can  Don’t wait too long for pain medication  Learn about newborn cares

7. First 12hrs or so  Baby:  Bath  Feeding  Diapering  Hearing Screen

8. 12-24hrs after delivery  Mom:  Shower, walk, rest  Complete the birth certificate  Manage pain  Complete any other paperwork, discharge instructions  Car seat installation and safety review  Watch education videos  Review newborn care and self care education  Special meal

9. 12-24hrs after delivery  Baby  Circumcision  Hepatitis B Vaccination  Hearing Screen  Newborn Screening test  Newborn gifts  Newborn education completed…parents feel comfortable with care  Cord clamp removed

10. Going Home  Ask for help at least the 1 st week (great to have both parents home)  Rest/sleep when the baby sleeps  Eat a healthy balanced diet  If breastfeeding, increase your fluid and caloric intake  Exercise will help you lose the baby weight  Follow up appointment in 2-3 days and then in 7-10 days

11. Going Home  The reality of being a parent is harder than the dream of having a child.  Most times there is emotional letdown after discharge  Talk openly about it  Ask for help  Take care of yourself and your significant other  Talk with other new parents for support  Watch for postpartum depression and report it to your provider