The midwife’s antenatal visit is intended to support the new parents and the baby at the beginning of their journey together, and to dispel questions, doubts and dilemmas about the postnatal period. It is recommended that four to six such consultations take place during the first two months of a newborn’s life, with the first taking place within a few days of the mother and baby returning from hospital. Importantly, although such visits are mandatory, parents can and should choose the right person beforehand. This way, they can be assured of his or her professionalism and social competence, and the visit will not only be helpful but also pleasant. No special preparation is needed for the consultation. It is enough to have your own and your baby’s hospital discharge papers at hand, as well as the baby’s health booklet.
Midwife visit
Taking care of a newborn baby is a real challenge for new parents, which is why we now offer a midwife-led visit. During the visit, a qualified specialist will carefully analyse the mother’s and child’s medical records, check their state of health and answer all questions and concerns. In addition, if parents feel the need, it is possible to order a visit with lactation advice or a bath. Importantly, the task of the consultation is not only to give the newly pregnant family medical support, but also social and psychological support. In short, the midwife establishes contact with all members of the family and then, in a sympathetic, empathetic atmosphere, endeavours to make them feel as comfortable as possible in their new situation.
Patronage visit with lactation advice
The lactation consultation is designed for mothers of premature babies and women who feel unsure about this topic. During the visit, the midwife will ask you to put your toddler to the breast and assess whether it is being held correctly and whether milk sucking is taking place in an optimal way for it. She will then correct mistakes, present alternative, comfortable feeding positions and point out ways to deal with a common affliction in infants – colic. In addition, the midwife will answer questions about the optimal frequency of feeding and advise on what to do to make it peaceful, effective and painless for the mother.
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Patronage visit with bathing of newborn baby
The first bath of a newborn after returning from the hospital is quite a challenge for both parents and the toddler. It requires consideration of a number of factors, delicacy, precision and, due to the risk of hypothermia, should be relatively quick. During the visit, the parents, together with the midwife, in a friendly, empathetic atmosphere, will prepare the place where the nursing will take place, and then bathe the baby with her assistance. Our specialist will point out what to pay special attention to, discuss the most common mistakes, and advise on the frequency of bathing and the choice of cosmetics. In this way, baby grooming will become a pleasant ritual for both parties and a great opportunity to build a bond.
Suture removal after cesarean section
Without leaving home, without waiting in line and…. without having to oganize care for the baby. We realize how difficult the first weeks are with a new homebirth, so we decided to introduce a midwife visit with removal of stitches after cesarean section. The procedure is usually carried out on the 7th-10th day after delivery, takes up to a dozen minutes and is painless for the patient. Our midwife has a specialization in surgical nursing, so she will not only take care of the comfort of the young mother, but also assess the post-operative wound with an expert eye and give advice on its further care. Importantly, the appointment can be arranged at a time convenient to the patient, so that it does not interfere with the baby’s feeding times.
Price range for services
The price of a visit in the area of Szczecin (left-bank), including travel to the patient, is from 150 PLN, in the area of Szczecin (right-bank), the municipality of Police, the municipality of Dobra from 180 PLN, while in other surrounding municipalities from 210 PLN
