how long do you stay in hospital after your first baby?
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If you have a straightforward vaginal birth, you and your baby could be back at home within hours. On average, most women who have an uncomplicated labour stay in hospital for about a day and a half after the birth.
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In the case of a vaginal or natural birth, hospital stay for the mother and baby will usually last for a maximum of 24 to 48 hours. This would require the labour to be smooth, with no complications arising at any stage.
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The length of your postnatal stay will vary depending on your clinical need, but on average will be 24 -72 hours if you stay at Auckland City Hospital.
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On average, most women who have an uncomplicated labour stay in hospital for about a day and a half after the birth. If you have a caesarean, you may stay in hospital for three to four days, if you need a little extra time to recover.
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Discharge from the hospital — Most people can go home after about three to five days in the hospital. In some cases, the hospital stay could be longer (for example, if you have surgery). If you develop complications, you will not go home until your condition is stable.
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The hospital will explain how long you can expect to stay in hospital (usually one to four days), and what to take into hospital with you.
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If you have a straightforward vaginal birth in a public hospital or birthing centre, you'll probably go home within 24 hours. A midwife might visit you at home. If you have your baby in a private hospital, you might be able to stay longer, if you want to.
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The length of time you're in the hospital after your surgery depends on your recovery and the exact surgery you had. Most people stay in the hospital for 2 to 4 days.
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Some newborns need to be treated before they leave the hospital. Others may need to go back to the hospital when they are a few days old. Treatment in the hospital most often lasts 1 to 2 days. Your child needs treatment when their bilirubin level is too high or rising too quickly.
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If your care has been through a team midwifery or midwifery group practice, you'll usually be discharged after about six hours. If you've had a caesarean, you can normally expect to stay in hospital for three to four days. A longer stay is only necessary if you or your baby are unwell.
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The time that babies stay in intensive care depends on how early they were born and how sick they have been. Some babies need less than a week in intensive care, but some may need up to 10 weeks (or rarely more).
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The average hospital stay after a C-section is 2 to 4 days, and keep in mind recovery often takes longer than it would from a vaginal birth. Walking after the C-section is important to speed recovery and pain medication may be supplied too as recovery takes place.
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Average Hospital Stay The usual length of stay is 5-14 days. It is possible that you may have to stay longer if complications arise. You may also go to a rehabilitation hospital to help you recover.
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What are the risks of waiting for labour to start? If your baby is not born within the next 24 hours after your waters breaking, he/ she will need to stay in hospital for 12 hours after birth so they can be closely monitored for any signs of an infection.
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If you've given birth in hospital or a midwife unit and you and your baby are well, you'll probably be able to go home 6 to 24 hours after your baby is born. Midwives will agree a plan with you for visits at home or at a children's centre until your baby is at least 10 days old.
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First six weeks after a caesarean section. After a caesarean section, women usually stay in hospital for about three to five days. This can vary between hospitals or if there are problems with your recovery.
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If you're in a public hospital and have a straightforward vaginal birth, you and your baby could be discharged home between four and 48 hours after the birth, depending on the hospital and the model of care you've had.