women s health issues
Delivery
After delivery
Oxytocinis given to the woman after the baby is delivered. This drug causes the uterus to contract and minimizes blood loss. Usually, breastfeeding the newborn also causes the uterus to contract. The doctor stitches up any tears in the genital tissues and, if an episiotomy was done, the episiotomy incision. If these tissues are not repaired, women may be more likely to miscarry or have a baby born prematurely in future pregnancies. The woman is then moved to the recovery room or remains in the LDRP. Typically, a baby who does not need further medical attention stays with the mother. Typically, the woman, baby, and father or partner remain together in a warm, private area for an hour or more so that bonding can begin. Many women wish to begin breastfeeding soon after delivery. Later, the baby may be taken to the hospital nursery. In many hospitals, the woman may choose to have the baby remain with her—a practice called rooming-in. All hospitals with LDRPs require it. With rooming-in, the baby is usually fed on demand, and the woman is taught how to care for the baby before she leaves the hospital. If a woman needs a rest, she may have the baby taken to the nursery. Because most complications, particularly Excessive Uterine Bleeding at Delivery , occur within the first 24 hours after delivery, nurses and doctors carefully observe the woman and baby during this time. 