Prenatal eManual - After Birth

The time after your baby is born can be exciting, and joyful. It can also be challenging, emotional, and tiring. Having a mix of thoughts and emotions is completely normal. You will also likely have a lot of questions! Here, you'll find useful information about what to expect after the birth of your baby and find helpful strategies for both you and your partner.

Birthing Person

• Physical Recovery and Self Care
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Healthy Eating
• Birth Control

Baby

• Newborn Screening Tests
• When Your Child is Sick
• When Your Child Has a Fever
• Growth and Development
• Reading to Babies
• Attachment
• Building Resiliency
• Skin-to-Skin
• Crying
• Tummy Time
• Car Seat Safety
• Safe Sleep
• Baby Bath
• Child Safety

Partner

• Fatherhood
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Birth Control

Your Couple Relationship

• Sex After Childbirth
• Parenthood and Communication

Community Resources

• Telephone Support for Families
• Home Visiting Program
• Parent Resources
• Libraries