Following birth

We will keep caring for you and your baby after the birth. This section explains what happens in the first hours and days, and how we support you at home. You can find out about: 

• What to expect soon after birth - care in the first few hours, newborn checks and screening, and what happens if your baby needs extra help in transitional care or the neonatal unit 
• Infant feeding support - where to get help with feeding, and the teams who can support you in hospital and at home
• Going home from hospital with your baby - what needs to happen before you leave
• At home with your baby - the visits and care you will get from your community midwives and health visitors