Postnatal discharge information

Postnatal discharge information

Information for families once they are ready to leave hospital. 

The Lullaby Trust have an excellent app called "Baby Check" which many families have found useful and reassuring. It helps you decide if your baby needs to see a healthcare professional.

UNICEF have a great resource to help you learn more about caring for your baby at night and when sleeping.

Find out more about the Baby Check app
Mother holding her baby
Mother breastfeeding baby

Feeding your baby

Guides and information for parents and carers about feeding your baby.
Crying baby

Coping with crying

Help and advice for parents and carers to cope with a crying baby.

Useful information following your discharge

Source URL: https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/maternity/postnatal-discharge-information

List of links present in page
  1. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/maternity/postnatal-discharge-information
  2. https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/sleep-and-night-time-resources/caring-for-your-baby-at-night/
  3. https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/baby-check-app/
  4. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/maternity/feeding-your-baby
  5. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/maternity/coping-with-infant-crying
  6. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2023-07/caesarian-section-advice.pdf
  7. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2023-07/illness-in-newborn-babies.pdf
  8. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2023-07/leaving-hospital.pdf
  9. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2023-07/neonatal-jaundice.pdf
  10. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2023-07/normal-delivery.pdf
  11. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2023-07/postnatal-information-and-advice.pdf