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.
Newborn screening
Tests offered to newborn babies in Scotland within the first days and weeks
Newborn infant physical examination
How your baby will be checked straight after the birth and 24 hours later
Vitamin K and your new baby
Why your baby needs vitamin K supplements and how they're given
Babies who need extra care
What happens if your baby's unwell or needs extra care and how you'll care for them
Premature babies
Babies born before 37 weeks
Post-partum haemorrhage
Excessive bleeding from the vagina at any time after the baby's birth, up until 6 weeks afterwards