If you have a normal delivery and your baby is well, it's likely that you will be ready to go home the day after your baby is born. If you have a caesarean delivery , then you may need to stay in hospital for five to seven days. Any medical problems with the baby or with you will mean that you stay in hospital longer. You may also choose to stay longer if you feel unready to go home or you will not have anyone to help you. Talk to the midwife on the ward about what suits you.
Some women love being looked after and feel safe in hospital.
Some women find they cannot sleep and the baby will not settle on the postnatal ward, and are happier at home. Once you are at home, your community midwife will visit every day or two until your baby is ten days old. Fact-checked by the BabyCentre Editorial Team and approved by our Medical Advisory Board . Comments Share tips and views with other parents Type in your ideas and suggestions on this topic. All rights reserved.