Staying in Hospital/Birth Centre After the Birth

After the birth you will be tired and busy getting to know your new baby. Most women who have had a normal birth stay in the hospital or birth centre for 48 hours. If you have had a caesarean section, the usual hospital stay is 3-5 days. There may be an option to have your postnatal stay in a primary unit if you have given birth at hospital. Some women choose to go straight home after birth, this is called a planned early discharge. Talk to your midwife about your postnatal stay and make sure your family know what your plan is.

Following the birth of your baby you will most likely stay on our postnatal Ward 96/98 (sometimes this may include Tamaki Ward). The length of postnatal stay will vary between women. The length of your stay will be influenced by factors including the reason for your pregnancy being considered high risk, the type of birth experienced and/or any other concerns. Midwives on the wards will assist you in caring for yourself and your baby, preparing you for the transition to going home.