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Postnatal questions to ask before you leave hospital

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Stepping outside and away from hospital with your new baby can be as daunting as it is exhilarating. Here’s a few postnatal questions to ask before you check out.

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Ask for any helpful tips on taking care of yourself and your baby once you’re home.

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Ask for tips on establishing a healthy sleep pattern for you and baby.

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Ask about nutrition and whether you may need any supplements.

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Discuss any breastfeeding or bottle-feeding concerns.

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Ask how long your postnatal recovery should be.

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Ask what signs and symptoms you might expect during your postnatal recovery.

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Ask about post-birth bleeding or ‘lochia’.

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Ask about looking after your stitches, and whether they need to be removed.

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Ask if it’s ok to take showers or baths (stitches may affect this).

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Ask when it’s ok to resume your previous levels of activity.

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Ask about pelvic floor exercises to help you heal and avoid incontinence.

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Postnatal questions to ask before you leave hospital

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