In the hours and days following birth the midwives will
• Perform a comprehensive newborn examination and assist with initial breast feeding sessions
• Offer to administer antibiotic eye ointment for prevention of sexually transmitted infections in your baby's eyes
• Offer to administer a vitamin K injection to the baby to prevent complications from hidden bleeding disorders
• Return to the family’s home 24-36 hours after birth to examine baby, perform newborn metabolic screening, complete birth certificate information and assist with breast feeding
• Return to the family’s home three to five days after birth to check baby and assist with breast feeding
• Stay in close contact by telephone during the six weeks following birth
• Provide 24-hour a day direct phone access
• Postnatal check-ups throughout the first six weeks after the baby is born (more if needed)
And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also. --Genesis 35:17
