First day in the world

What happens to the baby immediately after birth? Ensuring the baby has uninterrupted contact with its mother is one of the main priorities of our care.

The first two hours after birth

Following an uncomplicated birth and provided the postnatal recovery is proceeding smoothly, the baby is placed immediately on the mother’s body. We prefer delayed cord clamping. We strive to ensure uninterrupted contact between the newborn and the mother, even in the case of a caesarean section. 

During ‘skin-to-skin’ bonding, the baby is dried and covered with a warm blanket; we gently dry the skin, and if there is vernix on the baby’s skin, we allow it to be absorbed. 

The baby’s first examination

In the first two hours after birth, we aim for uninterrupted ‘skin-to-skin’ contact. If necessary, we monitor the baby’s blood oxygen levels using a wrist sensor.  The baby’s first examination and weighing take place towards the end of your stay in the delivery room. Upon admission to the neonatal unit, the baby is checked by a paediatric nurse and undergoes an initial examination by a paediatrician. Parents are introduced to the unit and gradually educated on caring for the new family member.