Deaconess Memorial Medical Center After Delivery
Your Health
This transitional period can be full of stress and anxiety. Your health can’t take a back seat during this time. Babies need happy and healthy moms. Your provider will see you for a postpartum check-up. Be sure to attend this appointment as you will be screened for postpartum depression and discuss family planning.
Postpartum Depression
Excitement, joy and fear can all describe the frenzy of emotions having a baby can bring. During this time, some mothers experience what they may not have expected: postpartum depression.
During the postpartum period, many mothers experience mood disturbances, commonly referred to as baby blues, including feelings of worry, unhappiness, and fatigue. Baby blues are generally mild, lasting a week or two.
However, if you just can't shake those feelings and experience more severe sadness and anxiety, you might be experiencing postpartum depression. Link Healthy Start EPIC flyers
If you feel like you need to talk with someone about your feelings or symptoms contact the Memorial Counseling Center at 812-996-5780.
Newborn Care
Bringing your newborn home can be overwhelming and unpredictable. Your baby will grow and change a lot during the first months. Whether you are a first time parent or seasoned, give yourself some time to settle into new routines.
Choosing a Doctor
When choosing your baby's doctor, ask your yourself some of these questions and decide what is most important to you:
- Do you feel comfortable asking questions and talking with the doctor?
- Where is the office located in relation to your home, work and/or daycare?
- What are the office hours?
- Who covers on weekends and holiday?
- Are there other doctors in the practice?
Find A Pediatric Provider For Your Baby
Medical Check-Ups
Regular medical check-ups will give your baby a healthy start to life. Your baby’s provider will:
- Make sure they’re meeting developmental milestones
- Chart their growth
- Provide vaccinations to make your child immune to certain diseases
*based on insurance and provider some parents may need to go to the local Health Department for their baby’s vaccinations - Answer any questions
Safe Sleep
Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Nothing should be in the crib except the baby and a sleep-sack. A crib is the safest place for a baby to sleep.
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General Care
Babies will eat every 2-4 hours depending if they are breast or formula feeding. Watch for feeding cues and learn your babies hunger signs.
Change wet or soiled diapers as needed to avoid diaper rash.
Per Indiana law all children 2 years and younger should be in a rear facing car seat. Deaconess Memorial and Health Care is a Permanent Fitting station with several CPST on staff. To schedule a time, call 812-996-7718.
