Grandparents who wish to visit babies should begin taking measures 36 weeks into their daughter's or in-pregnancy. Law's article states that beginning at this point, mothers will be able to handle more stress and enjoy time off work without risk of losing the baby. This also gives fathers an opportunity to meet the grandparents for the first time. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents arrange for a visit with their infant after birth. The goal is for families to spend time together after the child is born, which helps them bond later on. Parents should start planning for the visit as early as possible so there is time to make arrangements and find a hospital staff member who can show them around if needed. Parents should ask their doctor when they can expect the baby to be released from the hospital so they know what time to arrive for the appointment. The AAP recommends visiting between 1 and 2 days after birth and for up to an hour during those first days. If you are not able to visit your baby immediately after he or she is born, this does not mean that you will never see him or her. A medical professional will explain this process to you if you ask. Start planning now for a future visit with your infant.