Here is some helpful information regarding Postnatal Recovery for Vaginal Birth and Caesarean Section in the early weeks.
VAGINAL BIRTH
Time in hospital
You will generally remain in hospital 3 days following a vaginal birth.
Perineal Tear/Stitches
If you have a perineal tear
leaving hospital
Postnatal Essentials
Length of Stay
As the “Baby Boom” continues in Australia, all Sydney maternity hospitals are experiencing bed shortages. This translates to a shortened length of stay for all well healthy women.
Vaginal Birth
You will generally remain in hospital for around 2 – 4 days. Each of the four hospitals