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...

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First published: 05/01/2001
Last updated: 06/06/2006

Reviewed by: Kent Wegmann, MD, Children's of Minnesota Pediatric Clinic - St. Paul