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Postnatal & Newborn Care
Expert postnatal recovery, breastfeeding support, and new-mother wellness programs.
- Postnatal recovery
- Breastfeeding support
- New-mother wellness
Overview
What this care involves
Postnatal care covers the weeks after birth, when a mother’s body recovers and a new baby is settling into the world. It looks after your physical healing, feeding, rest and emotional wellbeing, and gives you guidance on caring for your newborn.
It is normal to feel tired, sore and emotional. Support with breastfeeding, wound or stitch care, sleep and newborn routines can make these weeks easier, and a check-up helps confirm that you are recovering well.
At Chaitanya Hospital
Expert postnatal recovery, breastfeeding support, and new-mother wellness programs.
24/7 delivery and emergency care. Near RTC Bus Stand, Simhapuri Colony, Kadapa, AP 516001.
Awareness guide
When to see a doctor
- Before leaving the hospital, to learn about feeding, wound care and what is normal.
- If breastfeeding is painful or you are unsure your baby is feeding well.
- If you feel low, anxious or tearful for more than about two weeks.
- For a postnatal check-up. Doctors commonly advise one around six weeks after birth.
- For questions about your baby’s feeding, sleep, skin or vaccinations.
Get urgent help if you notice
- Soaking a pad in an hour or passing large clots
- Fever or foul-smelling discharge
- Wound that is red, swollen or leaking
- Chest pain, breathlessness or a painful swollen leg
- Baby not feeding, very sleepy, feverish or with yellow skin
Step by step
What to expect
A general outline of how this kind of care usually unfolds. Your own plan will be set by your doctor.
- 1
Recovery check
Your bleeding, stitches or C-section wound, blood pressure and comfort are reviewed.
- 2
Feeding support
Help with positioning, latch and milk supply when you are breastfeeding.
- 3
Newborn guidance
Practical advice on feeding, cord care, sleep, bathing and the vaccines your doctor advises.
- 4
Emotional wellbeing
A safe space to talk about mood, sleep and the changes of becoming a parent.
- 5
Follow-up
A later check-up to confirm you are healing and to plan contraception and a return to activity.
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Please note: this page is general educational information. It is not a substitute for advice from a doctor and does not diagnose or treat any condition. For personal advice please book a consultation, and in an emergency call us or your local emergency service.
Postnatal & Newborn Care: common questions
How long does postnatal recovery take?
Most women need around six weeks for the body to recover, and longer after a C-section or a complicated birth. Everyone heals at a different pace.
Is it normal for breastfeeding to hurt?
Some tenderness early on is common, but ongoing pain usually means the latch or position needs help. Ask for support rather than stopping on your own.
How often does a newborn feed?
Newborns usually feed often, about 8 to 12 times in 24 hours. Your doctor will tell you what to watch for if you are worried that your baby is not getting enough.
How do I know if it is more than the baby blues?
Mood swings in the first two weeks are common. Feeling very low, hopeless or unable to cope for longer, or having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, needs medical help straight away.
When can I exercise or resume normal activities?
Gentle walking is usually encouraged early. For exercise and intimacy, wait for your doctor’s go-ahead, which is often given at the postnatal check-up.
When are my baby’s vaccines due?
Newborn vaccines follow a schedule that begins at birth. Your doctor will tell you what is due and when.
Your care journey starts with one call
Book a visit, ask a question on WhatsApp, or call us any time. Delivery and emergency care are open 24/7.