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Home visits for mothers and new babies As mothers and Registered Midwives we understand the joy and excitement you will feel at bringing home your new baby. But we also appreciate that you may feel a little overwhelmed by the reality of motherhood and by the changes your new baby will bring to your life. The support given to new mothers in developed countries like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands is exemplary  – community care midwives visit new mothers at home in the first few days after discharge from hospital and this often continues for a few weeks after the baby is born, especially when the mother is experiencing problems. This kind of support is missing in South Africa. After discharge from hospital, the majority of new mothers do not see their primary caregiver (in most cases a gynaecologist/obstetrician) until six weeks after birth. During the first week at home, many new mothers feel completely overwhelmed and often do not know who to contact for help and support. If they have been referred to a well baby clinic, they frequently can only get there the first week or two after the birth as most clinics do not offer a service whereby they do home visits. This means that early opportunities to empower and encourage, alleviate anxiety, assist with breastfeeding problems or pick up early warning signs of other potential problems are missed and can lead to longer term problems for the mother and baby. We aim to continue the excellent care you are receiving during pregnancy by carrying out home visits after you are home with your baby - to assist with anything from bathing your baby to feeding problems, to check on you and your baby’s physical health, and to discuss any difficulties you may be experiencing and work with you to find the best solution.

As Registered Midwives and mothers ourselves, we understand the challenges of having a new baby. We aim to assist mothers by providing postnatal care and support in the comfort of your home