Direct skin contact with the newborn, for at least an hour immediately after birth, promotes early bonding between mother and child.
Put your baby to the breast for breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth.
The weight, head circumference and body length of your
baby are measured.
This prevents bleeding complications in newborns.
This is carried out by the pediatrician.
(= mother-child pass examination).
24-48 hours after birth: to detect congenital heart defects at an early stage.
36 to 72 hours after birth: Blood is taken from the baby for early detection of congenital metabolic disorders.
If possible, this is done during breastfeeding because of the analgesic effect.
If the results are normal, you will not receive any feedback.
If you are asked to take a second blood sample, this does not mean that your child is ill.
on the 2nd-5th day of life, usually at discharge.
supports bone formation.
You will receive a prescription for Oleovit (vitamin D) when you are discharged.
Your baby will receive one drop directly into the mouth every day – at least until the end of the first year of life.
for the detection of congenital hearing disorders.
A hip ultrasound is carried out to determine hip misalignments.
by the pediatrician (= mother-child pass examination).
Good to know: Breastfeeding does not protect against pregnancy.
Enjoy this first, exciting but also challenging time at home with your child.
Take it easy and allow yourself and your baby to rest.
Midwife care at home, which is (partly) covered by health insurance, will help and support you in the first days and weeks after the birth.
(see online tips)
On average, lochia lasts 4 to 6 weeks and gradually becomes lighter until it stops completely.
During this time:
Perineal and caesarean section wounds do not need much extra care.
It is best to shower daily and then dry gently.
It is advisable to use safe contraception for a year after a caesarean section.
Talk to your gynecologist about contraception at your follow-up examination.
Visit your gynecologist after about 6 weeks for a follow-up examination.
It is best to make an appointment immediately after discharge from hospital.
If you have any breastfeeding problems, contact your midwife.
Make an appointment for your baby’s first mother-child pass examination right away.
As the first mother-child-pass examination takes place in the 4th-7th week, it is advisable to make an appointment with the paediatrician immediately after discharge from hospital.
You are entitled to free midwife care at home.
There are midwives with a health insurance contract for this.
Ideally, you should contact them during your pregnancy, as they do not always have time at short notice.
Online tips
There are many parent counseling centers in Vorarlberg.
Including in your area.
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