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Postnatal care (after birth)

General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.

Mother and baby should be checked within 24 hours, on day 3, and around day 7 to 14 after birth. Danger signs in the mother: heavy bleeding, fever, foul discharge, severe headache, fits, breathing difficulty, or thoughts of self-harm.

Guidance

Mother and baby should be checked within 24 hours, on day 3, and around day 7 to 14 after birth. Danger signs in the mother: heavy bleeding, fever, foul discharge, severe headache, fits, breathing difficulty, or thoughts of self-harm.

Common questions

What should I know about postnatal care?
Mother and baby should be checked within 24 hours, on day 3, and around day 7 to 14 after birth. Danger signs in the mother: heavy bleeding, fever, foul discharge, severe headache, fits, breathing difficulty, or thoughts of self-harm.

Where can I get free maternal and child health services in Nepal?
Government health posts and hospitals provide free antenatal, delivery, postnatal and child health services, with incentives for facility delivery.

What number do I call in an emergency?
Call 102 for an ambulance.

Learn more / References

SI summary (own words); Nepal FWD/MoHP, WHO and CDC as references

Emergency — call102