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.

After the birth you will be resting and getting to know your new baby. Many women who have had a normal birth in North Shore Hospital or Birthcare, stay for 24 - 48 hours. If you have had a caesarean section, the usual hospital stay is 3-5 days. You may choose to have your postnatal stay at Warkworth Birthing Unit if you have given birth at North Shore Hospital. Many women also choose to go straight home after birth. Talk to Sara, Elizabeth or Sharon about your postnatal stay and make sure your family know what your plan is.