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Labour and birth

After the birth

Most women have a straightforward pregnancy and birth and their baby's born healthy and well. But a small number of babies will need extra care if they're unwell or were born premature.

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Babies who need extra care

What happens if your baby's unwell or needs extra care and how you'll care for them

Newborn infant physical examination

How your baby will be checked straight after the birth and 24 hours later

Newborn screening

​Tests offered to newborn babies in Scotland within the first days and weeks

Post-partum haemorrhage

Excessive bleeding from the vagina at any time after the baby's birth, up until 6 weeks afterwards

Premature babies

Babies born before 37 weeks

Vitamin K and your new baby

​Why your baby needs vitamin K supplements and how they're given

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