{"id":1554,"date":"2021-05-26T13:30:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T13:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgia.kaiserpermanente.org\/maternity\/?page_id=1554"},"modified":"2021-09-02T15:28:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T15:28:49","slug":"after-birth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/georgia.kaiserpermanente.org\/maternity\/labor-birth\/early-postpartum-care\/after-birth\/","title":{"rendered":"After Birth"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f4f5f6″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”20″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” id=”subheading_module” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”subheader”]\n

Labor & Birth<\/a> \/ Early Postpartum Care<\/a><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1809″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_bottom=”40″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”100px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”kp_breadcrumb” css=”.vc_custom_1624544487404{margin-bottom: 45px !important;}”]Adjusting after birth<\/a> | When to seek care<\/a> | Birth control<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1623461326051{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”]\n

After birth
\n(weeks 1-12)<\/h1>\n

Returning home after delivery is a time for you to rest and regain energy while enjoying your baby with your family.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”default”][toggle color=”Default” title=”Timely hospital discharge \u2014 home visit service”][vc_column_text]A timely hospital discharge allows you to begin your family life in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of your home. This promotes rest and sleep for you, a more comfortable environment for breastfeeding and bonding with your baby, and greater opportunities for family members to participate in the care experience. You are also less likely to be exposed to hospital-acquired illnesses.<\/p>\n

Many members also save money on hospital copays when opting for a timely discharge and complementary in-home nurse visit. Patients identified by their providers as high risk will also receive a home visit.<\/p>\n

As a Kaiser Permanente member, if your doctor or nurse-midwife approves, you can enjoy shorter hospital stay after your delivery. In the comfort of your home, a certified registered nurse will provide assessments, breastfeeding support, staple removal, and assistance with any concerns you may have at no additional cost to you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Adjusting to being at home with your baby”][vc_column_text]Adjustments in setting up your family\u2019s routine may include reassigning household tasks and encouraging your spouse or support person to take an active role in the baby\u2019s care. You can take measures to make your life easier in the days and weeks after childbirth (the postpartum period):<\/p>\n