how long do you stay in hospital for after birth?
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If you're in a private hospital, you'll usually stay about four nights following an uncomplicated delivery, or five nights following a caesarean. A few private hospitals offer early discharge programs after two to three nights, depending on the health of you and your baby.
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If you have a totally smooth vaginal birth, you're likely to head home within 24 to 48 hours of delivery. You'll have to rest a bit after pushing out baby and wait for any anesthesia to wear off, and your doctor may want to monitor you and baby for the first day or so to make sure no problems develop.
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If your baby is not born within the next 24 hours after your waters breaking, he/ she will need to stay in hospital for 12 hours after birth so they can be closely monitored for any signs of an infection.
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In most instances, you will be admitted to hospital on the day of your operation. You may be able to go home within 24 hours or, depending on your circumstances, you may need to stay in hospital for one to three days.
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If your baby is not born within the next 24 hours after your waters breaking, he/ she will need to stay in hospital for 12 hours after birth so they can be closely monitored for any signs of an infection. A small number of women will not go into labour within 48 hours and will be advised to have their labour induced.
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Just like with any surgery, your body needs time to heal afterward. Expect to stay in the hospital for three to four days after your delivery (longer if there are complications), and give your body up to six weeks to fully heal. That's easier said than done.
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After a C-section, you'll probably have to stay in the hospital for three days and, even when you're released, you'll need to take it easy. For most moms, it will take four to six weeks to make a full recovery.
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If your care has been through a team midwifery or midwifery group practice, you'll usually be discharged after about six hours. If you've had a caesarean, you can normally expect to stay in hospital for three to four days. A longer stay is only necessary if you or your baby are unwell.
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After a C-section - in the hospital. Most women will remain in the hospital for 2 to 3 days after a cesarean birth (C-section). Take advantage of the time to bond with your new baby, get some rest, and receive some help with breastfeeding and caring for your baby.
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Unless your doctor or midwife has given you specific instructions, you should head to the hospital or your chosen place of birth when your contractions are every three to five minutes and last for 45 seconds to 60 seconds each over the course of at least an hour if this is your first baby.
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Get plenty of rest A C-section is major surgery. Just like with any surgery, your body needs time to heal afterward. Expect to stay in the hospital for three to four days after your delivery (longer if there are complications), and give your body up to six weeks to fully heal.
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If you have a straightforward vaginal birth, you and your baby could be back at home within hours. On average, most women who have an uncomplicated labour stay in hospital for about a day and a half after the birth.
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If you've given birth in hospital or a midwife unit and you and your baby are well, you'll probably be able to go home 6 to 24 hours after your baby is born. Midwives will agree a plan with you for visits at home or at a children's centre until your baby is at least 10 days old.
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Healthy, full-term babies (at least 37 weeks' gestation) can usually go home from the hospital sometime between 24 and 48 hours after birth. Some late preterm babies (born between 34 and 36 weeks' gestation) may be healthy enough to go home after a short stay (at least 48 hours) as well.
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How long do I stay in the hospital after a vaginal delivery? If mother and baby are healthy the stay is around 24 hours. How long do I stay in the hospital after a C-section? If mother and baby are healthy the stay is around 36-48 hours.
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Discharge from the hospital — Most people can go home after about three to five days in the hospital. In some cases, the hospital stay could be longer (for example, if you have surgery). If you develop complications, you will not go home until your condition is stable.
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The length of time you're in the hospital after your surgery depends on your recovery and the exact surgery you had. Most people stay in the hospital for 2 to 4 days. Your healthcare team will tell you what to expect.