Rooming In ak rekiperasyon nan inite apre akouchman an

After you give birth, you and your baby will move together to a room in the Postpartum Unit. The nurses and staff will take care of you and your family during this special time. Nan chanm ou, ou pral aprann kijan pou pran swen tibebe ou ak tèt ou.

Kisa inite apre akouchman an ye?

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

• Ou resevwa swen ak sipò pandan ou ap geri.
• Your baby stays in the room (rooms in) with you.
• Your baby gets check-ups and care.
• You get help with feeding your baby.
• Enfimyè yo, fanmsaj yo, doktè yo, konsiltan lakte yo, ak pedyat yo ap vizite pou tcheke sou ou menm ak tibebe ou.

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 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.
• Skilled Postpartum Unit nurses will help you complete all of the necessary steps to prepare you and your baby for a safe transition home.