Postpartum Care

Bringing home a new baby is an exciting event. Utilize the resources below to help yourself adjust to parenthood and to the postpartum period.

  • Child Car Seat Safety
    There is nothing more thrilling than taking your baby home from the hospital for the very first time. Here are some tips to ensure your baby is transported home safely.
  • Newborn Complications
    Sometimes newborn complications do occur that require clinical care, including birth defects, birth injury, jaundice, hypoglycemia and thrush.
  • Postpartum Care
    Learn what to expect during the postpartum period, which usually lasts six to eight weeks after the delivery of baby.

Find a San Diego OBGYN
To find a Sharp-affiliated doctor, search for a San Diego OBGYN or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.

For More OBGYN, Pregnancy and Childbirth Information
To find general information about pregnancy and childbirth, visit Pregnancy and Childbirth in Adult Health or read the Pregnancy and Childbirth News archive.