Postnatal Care
Postnatal care, or postpartum care, is as essential as pregnancy care. Here, Dr Hassim will work with you to establish the maternal bond and learn how to look after your little one.
Your first postnatal visit
While beautiful and life-changing, delivery can have a toll on your body. So it's important to rest after birth while you and your baby spend time together. Dr Hassim recommends having your initial postnatal visit two weeks after birth and other postpartum check-ins in the weeks and months after.
These check-ins serve as a way to assess your emotional well-being, mood, health and bodily changes and the best ways to care for your newborn.
Postpartum recovery
Pregnancy causes many wonderful changes in the body, and you may notice these going away or new ones popping up after birth. Dr Hassim can help you understand these changes and how to address them.
After birth, you may experience the following:
- Weight changes
- Mood changes
- Vaginal soreness (after natural birth)
- Vaginal discharge
- Incontinence
- Haemorrhoids
- Hair loss
- Skin changes, including stretch marks
- Tender breasts
Postnatal check-ins allow you to address your concerns with Dr Hassim and gain insight into how you're coping physically and mentally.
Newborn care
The time spent with your newborn is precious, but there may be moments when you feel uncertain or concerned. Your postnatal visits with Dr Hassim and your paediatrician will help you learn about your newborn's needs, nutrition and overall care.
Dr Hassim will address the following and more:
- Newborn diet and nutrition
- Sleeping and sleep schedules
- Infant care
- Breastfeeding
If you have any questions, Dr Hassim will answer them during your postnatal visits.