What to expect Immediately after birth

What to expect Immediately after birth

1. Baby should be given to you immediately to admire ,cuddle and all the rest.There are some things the Midwives will want to check . At 1 and 5 minutes an Apgar sore will be given to baby.This is to assess whether baby has adapted to life outside the womb. There are 5 aspects baby is assessed for. Heart beat, Breathing,Movement, Response and Muscle tone.You may not even realize the "test" has occurred!

2. Delivery of placenta.Whilst you are admiring the fruit of your labour. the midwife will deliver the placenta . This either by active or passive or active method. The active method you receive an injection to speed delivery of placenta passive methods allows for the natural process.(Your Choice)

3. You will be given the opportunity to feed baby  after birth.The ideal time to feed baby is during the first hour after birth. Baby has the strongest suck reflex during this time.

4. After all this is done the Midwife will weigh and measure baby. At this time if you are in Hospital ID labels need to be applied.. Your will be offered an injection of vitamin K for baby. You will need to give permission. Vitamen K prevents bleeding disorders in the newborn.