Postnatal counselling is aimed at mothers and their families and offers professional support in postnatal recovery and newborn care. It is a holistic approach that combines medical advice, emotional support and practical information for safe motherhood.
During the consultation gynaecologist monitors the mother's physical recoveryincluding wound healing and uterine contractions, provides assistance with breastfeeding, feeding and bonding with the newborn, advises on psychological well-being and recognition of postnatal depression, explain the meaning control checks and preventive measures and answers practical questions on infant care and maternity.
The aim of postnatal counselling is to provide support, safety, understanding and professional help and to enable a healthy and peaceful start to motherhood.