Postpartum Care with Certified Nurse-Midwives in Cary, NC
Your care doesn't end when your baby is born. At Haven, the same midwifery team that supported your pregnancy and birth checks on you and your baby during the weeks after birth. We help with healing, feeding, sleep, and the big emotions that come with a new baby, so you can always feel supported and never have to figure it out alone.
What's Included
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A follow-up visit within 24 to 48 hours after birth to make sure things are going well for mom and baby
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Follow-up visits at 2 weeks and 6 weeks postpartum
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Newborn checks, which include weight monitoring, hearing screening, feeding assessments, newborn metabolic testing, and bilirubin checks for jaundice
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Breastfeeding support with latch, feeding frequency, and milk supply, as well as supplemental feeding at the mother's request
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Emotional health check-ins and screening for postpartum depression and anxiety
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Birth control and family planning options at your six-week visit
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Your Postpartum Body workshop
Caring for Your Body
At Haven, our midwives watch your recovery closely in the first hours, days, and weeks. We talk about rest, hydration, and nourishment, and make sure you know the warning signs to call about after you go home. Our blog has easy postpartum snacks and meals to help you heal.
Feeding Your Baby
Whether you breastfeed, pump, or use formula, we support your choice. Our midwives help with latch, feeding frequency, and milk supply questions, and we'll connect you with extra lactation help if you need it. Haven also hosts monthly La Leche League meetings on site.
Caring for Your Emotions
The weeks after birth bring healing, hormone changes, little sleep, and a lot of new feelings. That's normal, and you don't have to push through it alone. Our midwives check in on your well-being at every visit. If you're struggling, we'll help you find the right support.
When to Call Us
Call your midwife anytime, day or night, if something doesn't feel right or you have a question. If you ever think it's an emergency, call 911.
Cost and Insurance
Postpartum care is part of one bundled fee that covers prenatal care, labor and birth, postpartum care, newborn care and classes. Haven is an out-of-network provider with many insurance plans, and our team can request an insurance benefits breakdown for you that shows your estimated costs. We also offer a self-pay rate, an interest-free payment plan through 36 weeks, and CareCredit financing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I come back to Haven for my postpartum visits?
Yes. Your follow-up visits are with our midwifery team at the birth center. We can offer an at-home nurse visit 24 to 48 hours after birth for anyone who lives within 30 minutes of Haven.
Who checks my baby after we go home?
You will have your first postpartum visit 24 to 48 hours after birth. After the initial visit, your midwife checks your baby at your follow-up visits. We also recommend choosing a pediatrician before birth, and we're happy to suggest local options.
Can I get postpartum care at Haven if I gave birth somewhere else?
Yes! Even if you transfer out of care and give birth elsewhere, such as a hospital, we would love for you to continue your postpartum care with us.
When can I start birth control?
We'll talk about your options at your six-week visit, or sooner if you'd like.