Preparation for welcoming a new baby. What to expect after birth

Postnatal care and checks for mum and baby 

Support for parents who have lost a baby  

From website under Antenatal care 

Once your baby has arrived 

Our staff will support you to understand and care for your baby whilst in hospital and at home. Please see our Postnatal care section for further information. 

The following videos, from the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative, provide a useful introduction: 

• Importance of relationship building (opens in a new window) 

• Meeting baby for the first time (opens in a new window) 

We offer an antenatal infant feeding workshop and informal sessions before your baby arrives so you can talk to a healthcare professional about the best options for you to feed your baby. Find out more about our Infant feeding and colostrum harvesting service [pdf] 1MB. 

• Infant formula and responsive bottle feeding - A guide for parents[docx] 15KB 

• Building a happy baby - A guide for parents [pdf] 412KB. 

The golden hour  

Skin care and cord care 

Baby checks  

When is baby weighed 

Sleeping patterns 

What you might see in a nappy 

What to expect on a postnatal ward 

Going home