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Postnatal Care
What is postnatal care?
The postnatal period can be defined as the first 6-8 weeks after birth. Postnatal care should be a continuation of the care the woman has received through her pregnancy, labour and birth and take into account the woman’s individual needs and preferences. It should aim to create a supportive environment in which families will be guided by professionals in how to care for their baby and themselves and be able to recognise and act upon any deviation from the normal (NICE 2006; updated 2015).
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/…/MAT2/PostnatalCare/Pages/Home.aspx