We will continue to support you at home after you give birth.
Our Midcall program provides ongoing care to you and your baby in your first week at home.
We provide services for you in your local community like breastfeeding clinics for nursing mums, child health checks for babies and toddlers and range of other early parenthood supports and services.
We might refer you to one of our home visit or community-based services. Your treating team will let you know about this.
GP follow Up
We will ask you to see your GP for a follow up appointment and to check with your doctor about prescriptions you may still need.
If you give us permission, we will send your GP a copy of your Discharge Summary. This letter provides the GP information about your stay in hospital, as well details of any follow up care you may need.
Discharge summary
A document that gives information on the medical care and treatment you received while in hospital, as well as what care, medicines and appointments you need after you leave.
It is important for your GP to know about your hospital stay so they can understand changes in your health and give you the best care.
Medications and pharmacy/scripts
If we have given you a script you will need to take it to your local pharmacy to be filled. Your GP may also give you scripts at your follow up appointment.
It is important to take the medications as prescribed.
If you have any questions about your medication, talk to your GP about your concerns.
Outpatient appointment
You may need to come to an outpatient appointment after your hospital stay. We will tell you about your appointment time by either:
Outpatient
Coming for treatment without staying overnight.
- making your appointment before you leave hospital
- contacting you once you are at home
- sending you a letter with an appointment time.
