Parent-to-parent: Support in the hospital and at home
In the hospital, partners can do much to make life easier for mothers. Mothers must do the physical work of laboring and delivering the baby. Love and support from another caring adult can change the quality of the birthing experience for both the mother and your new baby.
The first few weeks at home will challenge even the most prepared parent. However, you can do a number of things to handle or prevent fatigue and exhaustion. Learn more about coping during the postpartum period...
Just for Dad: How you can help after your baby is born Return to "The first few days, Volume 1." Pregnancy Condition Center: Your recovery Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota: Parenting resources
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
First published: 05/01/2001
Last updated: 06/06/2006
Reviewed by: Kent Wegmann, MD, Children's of Minnesota
Pediatric Clinic - St. Paul
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