#  Rooming In and Recovery in the Postpartum Unit 

 

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After you give birth, you and your baby will move together to a room in the [Postpartum Unit](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics/labor-delivery-and-postpartum-care). The nurses and staff will take care of you and your family during this special time. In your room, you will learn how to care for your baby and yourself.

## What is the Postpartum Unit?

Postpartum is the hospital area where people stay after birth. In the Postpartum Unit:

- You get care and support as you heal.
- Your baby stays in the room (rooms in) with you.
- Your baby gets [check-ups and care](/bump-beyond/labor-and-birth/hospital-baby/newborn-exams-and-tests).
- You get [help with feeding your baby](/bump-beyond/newborn-care/feeding-your-baby/get-help-breastfeeding).
- Nurses, midwives, doctors, lactation consultants, and pediatricians will visit to check on you and your baby.

## What is Rooming In?

Your baby stays in your room with you all the time in the Postpartum Unit. This is known as rooming in.

## What Can I Expect During Rooming In?

While you and your baby are in the hospital, in the same room:

- You or your support people can do [skin-to-skin](/bump-beyond/labor-and-birth/hospital-baby/first-moments) in the room.
- All baby exams and tests will be done in the room.
- Baby’s first bath will be done in the room.
- Babies cry less and have less stress.
- You'll get to know your baby’s feeding cues, which helps with [breastfeeding](/bump-beyond/newborn-care/feeding-your-baby/how-breastfeed-and-get-good-latch).
- Skilled Postpartum Unit nurses will help you complete all of the [necessary steps](/bump-beyond/labor-and-birth/hospital-baby/getting-ready-go-home-baby-checklist) to prepare you and your baby for a safe transition home.