In a message dated 04/08/98 07:35:20 GMT, you write:

<< I ended up doing a post-natal visit (day?8) after evening surgery
 yesterday - they were not available earlier because they were going to
 register the birth!  The registry office if round the corner from the
 practice.
 
 Why do we do post-natal visits?
 Does anyone else do them? >>


Hi Katie,

This is one area where we have STOPPED doing visits altogether - even with the
blessing of one of my female partners who was initially against the concept.
Like you, it was a matter of making an appointment to see them at home. What
we do now is ask them to come and see us - at day 7 - 12, telling them that
we'll do the 10-day check on baby. Works fine - operating for the last 3+
years - everyone very happy, and the mums are generally pleased to get out
with dad to show baby off - they don't have to wait in for them. Even those
who have had a C/S come down - we actually say to them, that if they are unfit
we will ome to them. Mind you it's always amazed me how everyone thinks that
anyone who has had a C/S should be back, on their feet and looking after a
baby immdiately - try telling this to a bloke post hernia/appendix!

As I say, the above works with absolutely NO problems - try it and save time.

Paul 


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