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After birth: feeding help, checks and support in Johannesburg

One small checklist for this week. These planning suggestions use published schedules; your midwife or gynae will set your own dates.

Checked on 2026-10-07 · General information, not medical advice.

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Your after-birth checklist

This week

Worth arranging now

  • Ask your midwife or gynae to confirm the early check for you and baby. SA guidance describes a check 3–6 days after a normal delivery.
    SA Department of Health
  • Arrange your six-week postnatal review and ask whom to contact for feeding or recovery help before then.
    SA Department of Health

After birth: your wider checklist

  • Save a feeding support contact and ask about practical home help.
  • Talk to your midwife or gynae about recovery concerns and which professional to contact.

Coming up next

Ask your care team to confirm your follow-up dates. You can browse feeding, practical home support and recovery services from your plan.

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Sources

Checked on 2026-10-07. Published details can change; confirm them before you book.