Please don't hesitate to call us if you have any concerns during the 28 days following the birth of your baby.
If you have any of the following postnatal concerns, please contact your maternity unit. Our pregnancy and maternity assessment units are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Maternity Assessment Centre, Good Hope Hospital
Pregnancy Assessment Emergency Room, Heartlands Hospital
Postnatal concerns
Postnatal care starts immediately after the birth of your baby.
- Significant increase in your blood loss and/or passing large clots
- Wound concerns
- Raised temperature
If you think your baby is very ill, please take them to your nearest A&E, dial 111 or use the NHS 111 online service.
If you think your baby is seriously ill or in danger, please dial 999.
This information references content from the "Call the midwife" poster published by Tommy's baby charity.
Last reviewed: 18 June 2025