Listen to Dianne Zalitis, midwife, talk to Feed Play Love with Shevonne Hunt about what to expect when you bring your baby home.

Key points

• Accept help from family and friends.
• Try to prepare before your baby arrives - have the nursery ready, prepare some meals in advance.
• It's OK if you have questions - there are a number of organisations available to speak to.
• Breastfeeding won't be success overnight - both you are and you baby are learning as you go.
• New mums are going to be sore. Your body needs to recover from having a baby, so take it easy and accept help.
• You and your baby will have your first check-up at 6 weeks.
• Don't forget the paperwork. You need to register your baby's birth with Centrelink so you can get Medicare and register their name.

Where can I read more?

• Your baby in the first few days
• Mum’s first few days after giving birth
• A day in the life of a newborn
• What is the fourth trimester?

Who can I call for support?

• Australian Breastfeeding Association on 1800 686 268
• Call Pregnancy, Birth and Baby on 1800 882 436 to speak to a maternal child health nurse

Feed Play Love

Feed Play Love with Shevonne Hunt in an Australian parenting podcast that brings together expert advice and real-life stories from parents. Feed Play Love presents short, helpful segments focusing on supporting parents and providing useful information and advice.

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