Table 1 PinC individualised plan of postnatal care

Introduction:

This meeting is to discuss your preferred plan of care. You have had a couple of months to think about what you would like and I am interested to hear what you like to happen after you have your baby.

Assess personal support:

Have you had a chance to think about the supports you have at home? What family and friends do you intend to rely on? Who can help you with cooking, cleaning and shopping? Fill in details on plan

Community Support:

We will provide you with a direct phone number to speak with a midwife from your team once you go home. This number will be 24 hours a day for any question or concerns while you are at home. Your midwife may have already mentioned other community supports at your antenatal visits. Can you tell what community supports you are aware of? Fill in details on plan, prompt with relevant brochures if necessary

Length of Stay:

Provided you and your baby are both healthy and medically cleared for discharge, how long do you think you would like to stay in hospital after the birth? Fill in details on plan

Home visits:

What is your preference for timing of home visits by midwives? Fill in details on plan ie: day 0, day 1, day 2 for home visits

Conclude visit:

Do you have any questions? Re-present program brochure given at time of recruitment. Participant to sign plan. For further questions or concerns, use the contact details on the brochure.