After the birth, whether at St Joseph’s hospital or at home, we will monitor the condition of both you and your baby for the first 2-4 hours. We will help you breast/cheast feed and provide information and guidance for your wellbeing during the early days after the birth. We will visit you during the postpartum period to check on the health of both you and your baby, answer questions and assist with breast/cheast feeding and other aspects of infant and self care. We usually see clients and their babies on days 1, 3, 5, and between 7-10 at home, and weeks 2, 4 and 6 at the clinic. The final visit usually takes place at 6 weeks and a final physical assessment of both you and your baby is done. A summary of your pregnancy, birth and early postpartum period will be sent to your family doctor and you are welcome to have copies of your records if you would like.