Postpartum
Congratulations on the arrival of your little one! The postpartum period is a precious and transformative time.
At 13 Moons Medical, we are here to provide comprehensive care and support for you and your baby. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring your well-being, addressing any concerns, and guiding you through the joys and challenges of early parenthood.
During the postpartum period, regular well baby checks and measurements are essential to monitor your baby’s growth and development. Our experienced healthcare professionals will conduct thorough examinations, including weight and length measurements, as well as assessing various aspects of your baby’s health. We will address any concerns or questions you may have and provide guidance on caring for your newborn.
Your well-being is just as important as your baby’s. We offer a comprehensive maternal 6-week check to ensure your physical and emotional recovery is progressing as expected. This visit allows us to assess your postpartum healing, address any concerns you may have, and provide guidance on self-care during this phase of your journey.
We understand that the sleep patterns and settling routines of newborns can be challenging. Our team can provide guidance and evidence-based strategies to help your baby establish healthy sleep habits and promote optimal settling. We aim to empower you with knowledge and practical techniques to ensure a nurturing and restful environment for both you and your baby.
Preventing illness and promoting overall health is a crucial aspect of postpartum care. We will provide comprehensive advice on vaccinations, immunisations, and ongoing health maintenance for your baby. Additionally, we will guide you on how to create a safe and healthy environment, including recommendations for baby-proofing your home and implementing proper hygiene practices.
Caring for your mental health is paramount during the postpartum period. We understand that this time can bring about a range of emotions and adjustments. Our compassionate team is here to provide support and resources for postnatal mental health concerns. Whether you have questions, need to discuss any anxieties or mood changes, or require a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist, we are dedicated to your well-being.
Dr Danielle Arabena has had extensive mental health training and can offer counselling through mental health care plans.
The time after your birth can be full of big emotions and change. Even for mothers who have birthed before, each birth is a new experience. In Indigenous cultures women gathered to tend the mother and the birth story would be told.
Reflecting on you birth is an important aspect of the postpartum period for all mothers whether you had negative or positive birth experience. At 13 moons medical we offer the opportunity to talk about you birth. Unfortunately for some mothers, birth may not of gone as planned and you may have things to unpack or questions, confusion, trauma or fear.
Perhaps you experienced something unexpected, or perhaps your birth wasn’t what you thought it would be. We invite you to share a cup of tea with us and share your story. While we might not be able to answer all your questions around your birth ( and if this is the case we would encourage a debrief with your birth team) but we will be a safe space to help you fill in the gaps, reflect and heal.
We also offer birth debrief sessions for partners who also may need to unpack the birth and what they witnessed.
Caring for your mental health is paramount during the postpartum period. We understand that this time can bring about a range of emotions and adjustments. Our compassionate team is here to provide support and resources for postnatal mental health concerns. Whether you have questions, need to discuss any anxieties or mood changes, or require a referral to a mental health professional, we are dedicated to your well-being.
Dr Danielle Arabena is also available to provide counselling and mental care plans with some medicare rebates.
At 13 Moons Medical, we are committed to providing comprehensive and nurturing postpartum care for you and your baby. We aim to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood, address any concerns you may have, and provide support for your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Contact us to schedule your postpartum visits, and let us be a part of your journey as you navigate the joys and challenges of early parenthood.