You will be seen by a midwife, either at home or in a community health centre, the day after you leave hospital, and as needed for up to 28 days.
You will be offered a physical examination of your baby within 72 hours of giving birth, either at home or in hospital.
A health visitor will usually visit you at home for the first time around 10 days after your baby is born. Until then you will be cared for by your midwife.
If at any time in hospital or after the birth of your baby you have a concern, question or not not understand something, please do not hesitate to speak to your midwife, health visitor, or any other member of staff.
We work closely with other healthcare processionals and can arrange any support you may need, including help with feeding your baby and mental health and wellbeing support.
This video shares useful information on leaving hospital, caring for your newborn baby, and yourself.
All new parents must register their baby's birth within 42 days (six weeks) of the birth.
Please visit Swindon Register Office: Register a birth.
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
