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Hospital postpartum care

Postpartum care in a hospital setting with longer observation and immediate access to emergency and specialty services.

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Postpartum care in hospital vs birth center

Postpartum care in hospital vs birth center

What postpartum care is meant to accomplish Postpartum care begins immediately after birth, not at the six-week visit. In the first hours, clinicians are watching for expected recovery and early signs of deterioration. For the birthing parent, this includes assessment of vital signs, uterine tone, vaginal bleeding, perineal or incision pain, bladder emptying, mobility, nausea, […]