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After birth

Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby. Thank you for choosing The Rosie Hospital.

For women and birthing people

We’ve made a new video to help you prepare for going home from The Rosie Hospital with your baby.

It gives clear advice on feeding, sleeping and your own recovery. It also covers what to expect in the first few weeks.

Postnatal Discharge Video

Link: https://youtu.be/wv3KdeHZYlw

What to expect after your baby is born

We know you might feel a lot of different things after the birth.

This booklet gives simple, helpful advice for the hours and days ahead (opens in a new tab). Your midwife or doctor can show you the parts that matter most to you.

The first six hours after birth

Your baby: When to seek help - signs and symptoms

About your baby

Birth afterthoughts

Talk to us about your birth

Birth afterthoughts is a private service run by specialist midwives.

You and your partner can talk to us about what happened during the birth of your baby. We’ll help you understand and make sense of your experience.

To book an appointment, email the birth afterthoughts team. Please include your hospital or NHS number and your baby’s date of birth.

Feedback and surveys

We’d like to hear about your experience. Please take a few minutes to fill in our maternity survey (opens in a new tab).

If you’re worried about anything, speak to us. You can also contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).