Many Families are being discharged home earlier than usual and may not feel quite prepared for self/ baby care and feeding.
I'd like to help!! We will meet daily for 20-30 minutes for 5 days via Video-Conference or phone call. We will address current questions you have as well as topics common to this phase of your recovery from pregnancy and birth.The list here reflects options/ suggestions for each day but will be tailored to what is most important to you. Options for times could be 11a,1p or 7p.
I'd like to help!! We will meet daily for 20-30 minutes for 5 days via Video-Conference or phone call. We will address current questions you have as well as topics common to this phase of your recovery from pregnancy and birth.The list here reflects options/ suggestions for each day but will be tailored to what is most important to you. Options for times could be 11a,1p or 7p.
Homecoming
Demonstrations, helpful videos, websites + pictures may be used to provide additional references for you.
The package fee would be $100.00 prepaid by electronic invoice directly through your (or gift giver's) email via Square Up program.
- Current concerns Mom/Baby
- Main goals: Rest, regain strength, get to know your Baby
- One or two short term goals - e.g. rest with Baby skin to skin for 1 hour; identify current supports
- How was the first night home? Let's talk about the challenge of rest for postpartum healing.
- What have your Baby's feeding patterns, diaper output been like? What feeding positions have been preferred?
- Shower, comfort, healing tips for Mom
- Short term goals- Tasks needing 5-10 minutes, one goal every 4 hours.
- Identify current barriers related to feeding your Baby
- Normal newborn appearances and behaviors/ sleep tips
- Partner Check In: Your relationships and responsibilities may be redefined. What questions/concerns might You have?
- Is there a plan for MD visits for Mom and Baby? How is your Baby's diaper output today?
- Recognition of your "internal world" as the norm right now. Consider some fresh air for a few minutes to reconnect with the "external world".
- Preparing for more mobility: e.g. Baby wearing if over 8 pounds, ?Partner to help with short walk outside using stroller.
- How is overall healing coming along- postpartum/ incisional soreness/ breast tenderness. How is your appetite?
- Next steps: determining your personal support Team going forward; identify at least one community virtual support option.
Demonstrations, helpful videos, websites + pictures may be used to provide additional references for you.
The package fee would be $100.00 prepaid by electronic invoice directly through your (or gift giver's) email via Square Up program.