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Pregnancy and Childbirth

After Delivery

After delivery, you will experience family-centered care.

After delivery, you will experience family-centered care that puts your baby at your bedside, 24 hours a day. Your partner or designated support person can stay with you and your baby for as long as you are in the hospital. Visiting hours are flexible, too. Review our visitor guidelines to find out more.

Your Newborn Birth Records

During your hospital stay, the Maternity Admitting Birth Records team can help you with vital statistics and birth record cards, including:

Whatever your personal circumstances and feelings, we are here to advise and guide you through the natural bonding process, giving both mother and child comfort and support through this new stage in life.
Your baby’s appearance will change every day during the early weeks of life, some of which may cause new moms unnecessary worry. As part of our after-birth care, we are here to help and advise you on any changes your baby experiences to give you peace of mind.
To a new parent, even routine tasks like changing a diaper and dressing your baby can seem daunting. But not to worry, all it takes is a bit of guidance, patience and natural instinct. While you’re under our care, the experienced nurses will teach you everything you need know.
Christiana Hospital is the only high risk delivering hospital in Delaware offering Level III neonatal intensive care. Our neonatal intensive-care unit is fully equipped with the technology and personnel to provide the highest standards of acute care.
For the good health of babies and their mothers, we encourage new mothers to breastfeed whenever possible, and we offer a support network to make it an easy, enjoyable experience for you and your baby. Breast Milk is the perfect food for your baby as it contains antibodies.
Capture the special moment with your newborn and create memories that you can both look back on years later by having beautiful, professional photographs taken at the beginning of your journey together.
Bringing your new baby home from the hospital for the first time comes with its own unique joys, worries and questions. Our goal is to make sure you are prepared and feel confident caring for yourself and your newborn baby.
It’s all too easy to focus on your new child after birth, but new mom’s also need care. Our expert staff are on hand to help you deal with the aftereffects of giving birth and can advise on all aspects on staying healthy.

Find Your Provider

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After Delivery A-Z Services List

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Baby's Appearance

There is not need to worry if your baby’s appearance changes daily during the early weeks of life.

Basic Infant Care

To a new parent, even routine tasks like changing a diaper and dressing your baby can seem daunting.

Bonding

After delivery, you will experience family-centered care that puts your baby at your bedside, 24 hours a day.

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Caring For Yourself

Our expert staff are on hand to help you deal with the aftereffects of giving birth and can advise on staying healthy in the days and weeks that follow.

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Going Home

Bringing your new baby home from the hospital for the first time comes with its own unique joys, worries and questions.

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Intensive Care

After birth, your baby’s body needs to adjust to a new world and can sometimes have difficult making the transition.

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Lactation

For the good health of babies and their mothers, we encourage new mothers to breastfeed whenever possible.

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Newborn Photography

Capture the special moment with your newborn.