Postnatal Care
Postnatal care, also known as postpartum or after-birth care, is a vital phase that begins immediately after childbirth and extends into the weeks and months following delivery. It focuses on ensuring the well-being of both the new mother and her newborn, providing essential support, guidance, and medical care during this transformative period.
What is Postnatal Care?
Postnatal care encompasses a range of services designed to support the physical, emotional, and psychological health of the new mother and her baby. It addresses the recovery from childbirth, assists with newborn care, provides breastfeeding support, monitors the mother’s emotional well-being, and ensures a smooth transition into motherhood.
Postnatal Care with Dr Kelly Hankins
Dr Kelly Hankins provides the following aspects of care after birth:
- In-hospital care: Immediately after childbirth, mothers receive expert medical care in the hospital, ensuring both mother and baby are healthy and stable before discharge. Your hospital stay may last between one and seven nights, depending on your needs and the birthing location.
- Follow-up appointments: Post-discharge, mothers are scheduled for follow-up appointments with Dr Hankins. An appointment is recommended after six weeks of birth. Here, Dr Hankins monitors the mother’s physical recovery, allowing them to reflect on and discuss the birth, and address any concerns or questions the new parents may have.
- Emotional support: Postnatal depression and mood disorders are common concerns. Dr Hankins can identify needs and refer patients to relevant mental health specialists.
- Allied health services: Dr Hankins has close relationships with allied health professionals near the clinic. Physiotherapists, nutritionists, lactation consultants, and counsellors can address various postnatal needs, such as physical recovery, dietary adjustments, and mental well-being.
During this transformative time, Dr Hankins provides personalised and holistic care, support, and guidance.
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Contact the clinic today to learn more about how Dr Kelly Hankins can fulfil your obstetric needs.