Newborn Home Visit Education Central Missouri Community Action

Thermometer ● If infant has a fever greater than 101 degrees rectally or 100 degrees orally call a physician.

Jaundice

Voiding ● Infant should be voiding 5 -6 diapers per day

Umbilical Cord Healing ● If umbilical stump is red or is oozing pus, contact a physician.

Mastitis

Menstrual/Vagina Health Call a physician if you experience: ● ● ● Burning or stinging with urination Flow heavier than a normal menstrual period Pus or foul smelling discharge from vagina

Incisions/Stitches Check your C-section incision for signs of infection. Contact your health care provider if: ● ● ● The incision is red, swollen or leaking discharge You have a fever higher than 100. 4 F (38 C) You experience increasing pain around your incision Normally healing incision Infected incision

Bathing ● Shallow baths may be taken for discomfort from your stitches or hemorrhoidal pain (use Tuck’s pads/witch hazel). (if applicable) ● No douches, tampons, or intercourse until after your physician checkup (risk of infection).

Coping with Baby Blues ● If symptoms occur longer than 2 weeks with no signs of improvement, contact a healthcare provider.

Contraceptives/ Family Planning ● Nursing will not protect against getting pregnant and mothers should have a reliable form of contraceptive. ○ Available contraceptive options: ■ Condoms ■ Pills ■ Patch ■ Ring ■ IUD ■ Implanted Rod

Sleeping

Sleeping Positions

Feeding: Breastfeeding or Formula ● ● ● Try to get infant to eat on a regular schedule Baby should be consuming breast milk or formula only Offer 2. 5 ounces of formula per pound of bodyweight each day

Mother/Baby Well Checkup ● Schedule a check-up for mother and infant 2 -6 weeks after delivery.

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