After you deliver your baby (whether by vaginal or Cesarean delivery), you will spend one to two hours recovering in the same LDR room to which you were admitted. The nurse checks your vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure), uterus, bleeding, stitches (if you have any) and incision (if you delivered by Cesarean).

During recovery, you may have something to drink and make phone calls.

The baby (if his/her condition permits) and your support person may be with you during the recovery period. If you have decided to breastfeed your baby, you should start at this time. A nurse will help you.

The baby's brothers, sisters and grandparents may visit with you and the baby during the recovery period in the LDR. Children must have adult supervision at all times. Be sure to consider the sights and sounds children will see and hear when they visit.

After spending some time with your baby, your support person may carry the baby to the nursery. A nurse will accompany them. You may shower after the initial recovery period if you feel able; a nurse will help you.

When your condition permits, you are transferred to the Mother/Baby Unit.