Postpartum Care | Maternity Care
Home care services at Assisting Hands® include postpartum maternity care for new mothers or mothers birthing their second or third or more child. Our astute caregivers, many of whom are mothers themselves, can care for both you and your baby. Also, support you with essential functions such as breastfeeding as well as newborn care. We can help in safe sleeping positions, holding, diapering, dressing, bathing and more.
Postpartum maternal health care is often a neglected aspect of women’s health care. Postpartum depression is a common condition that many new birth parents experience.
It’s a complex mix of physical, emotional and behavioral changes that can happen after childbirth. This can cause you to feel down and depressed. You might also hear the phrase “baby blues” used to explain a shift in some emotions after birth.
Each year, about four million women in the U.S. give birth, with one million women having one or more complications during pregnancy, labor and delivery or the postpartum stage.
Studies indicate that as many as 60% of all pregnancy-related deaths could be prevented if women had better access to health care. As well as receiving better quality of care, and made changes in their health and lifestyle habits.
In addition, timely postpartum care can set a precedent for the long-term health and well-being of new mothers and their newborns.
Lastly, all women undergoing pregnancy should ideally have contact with a maternal care provider within the first three weeks postpartum. This initial assessment should be followed up with ongoing care as needed.
Contact us today to arrange care. We’re here for you and want to help you achieve peace of mind with our services.