Special Postnatal Mom & Baby Care Package

“Healthy Mom – Happy Baby – Joyful Family”
GD Health’s Advanced Postpartum Program:

• Provides comprehensive, continuous, personalized care for 4 weeks.
• Combines Medicine – Psychology – Nutrition – Physical Activity.
• Setting a new standard for postpartum women’s healthcare in Vietnam.

A. Care Goals for Mom:

• Ensure comprehensive recovery of physical health, mental health, and maternal function, while detecting and managing postpartum complications early.
• Here are 10 examination and consultation points for the mother by the Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB-GYN):

1. Obstetric History Review:

• Health history, pregnancy-related illnesses
• Labor and delivery process (vaginal/C-section)
• Postpartum complications (if any)
• Current medications (if any)

2. General Examination:

• Assessment of vital signs (heart rate and blood pressure)
• Heart, lung, and general physical examination
• Blood glucose measurement (if needed)

3. Gynecological Examination:

• Assessment of lochia (color, amount, odor), early detection of abnormalities
• Counselling to prevent lochia retention in the uterus
• Assessment of uterine involution, early detection of abnormalities
• Assessment of pelvic organ prolapse, early detection of abnormalities
• Checking for signs of inflammation and infection, and other abnormalities

4. Examination and Care of Wounds and Sutures:

• Inspection and guidance on caring for episiotomy stitches and C-section incisions
• Dressing change and suture removal (if any)
• Pain assessment
• Checking for signs of infection
• Prescribing pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics… (if needed)
• Guidance on using the restroom when the wound is still painful

5. Breast Examination and Lactation Capacity:

• Examination and assessment of mammary glands and milk production capacity
• Counselling for timely prevention and management of mastitis, delayed milk let-down, low milk supply, cracked nipples…
• Explanation of the benefits of breastfeeding
• Guidance on proper breastfeeding, correct milk expression, and prevention of clogged ducts
• Understanding the mother’s difficulties and questions regarding breastfeeding and providing timely advice

6. Urination & Defecation:

• Assessment of urination issues (retention, leakage, burning pain), timely counselling and treatment
• Assessment of defecation issues (constipation, hemorrhoids, fecal incontinence), timely counselling and treatment

7. Postpartum Exercise:

• Guidance on appropriate exercise for the mother’s condition
• Guidance on pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) to help control urination, prevent leakage, and improve sexual health
• Guidance on safe posture when holding the baby, preventing back pain and hernia

8. Psychological Health:

• Initial assessment of postpartum depression, anxiety, and insomnia
• Listening and sharing the difficulties of motherhood

9. Nutrition:

• Counselling on Calorie and water intake needs
• Counselling on food groups that are good for the mother
• Counselling on foods to avoid
• Answering the mother’s questions about her diet

10.Sexual Intercourse and Family Planning:

• Counselling on the appropriate time to resume sexual intercourse
• Counselling on the appropriate time for the next pregnancy to ensure safety
• Counselling on contraception methods
• Counselling on other issues such as loss of libido, vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse….

B. Care Goals for Baby:

• Ensure optimal health, physical development, and immunity through examination, monitoring, and guiding parents to care for the baby with Safety – Science – Love.
• Here are 6 examination and consultation points by the Pediatrician:

1. Comprehensive Examination:

• Respiratory Examination: Checking breathing rate, detecting abnormalities such as difficulty breathing, wheezing…
• Cardiac Examination: Checking the baby’s heart rate, detecting abnormalities.
  Skin Examination: Assessing for jaundice and external skin issues such as eczema, heat rash, diaper rash.
• Digestive Examination: Guidance on detecting and managing issues such as spitting up, abdominal distension/bloating, diarrhea, constipation…
• Abdominal/Umbilical Examination: Detecting issues such as umbilical infection, umbilical hernia…
• Eye Examination: Assessing the baby’s ability to move their eyeballs…
• Genitourinary Examination: Detecting abnormalities such as phimosis (tight foreskin) in boys, labial adhesion in girls.
• Musculoskeletal Examination: Detecting abnormalities such as developmental dysplasia of the hip (hip dislocation), clubfoot.

2. Assessing the Baby’s Development:

• Assessing the baby’s weight and length.
• Measuring the baby’s head circumference to monitor brain development.
• Checking the baby’s reflexes – Moro reflex (startle), sucking reflex, grasping reflex…

3. Breastfeeding:

• Guidance on proper breastfeeding technique (number of feeds per day, feeding duration, feeding position, signs of satiety/fullness…).
• Guidance on correct milk expression and storage.
• Understanding and advising on the mother’s questions while breastfeeding.

4. Baby Care and Hygiene:

• Guidance on safe bathing for the baby.
• Guidance on cleaning the umbilical cord, eyes, and nose for the baby.
• Counselling on safe sleeping positions and sleep environment for the baby.
• Counselling on how to keep the baby warm to prevent hypothermia.

5. Managing Crying:

• Guidance on identifying the reasons the baby is crying and how to manage different causes.

6. Vaccination:

• Counselling on necessary vaccines and the timing of immunizations.

C. Notes:

1. Cost does not include testing fees, medicine, or any other products, and does not include the travel expenses of the medical staff to your home.
2. Travel Surcharge: This fee depends on your home location. Please contact us for a quote on this cost.
3. After-Hours Surcharge:
   • After 7:00 PM (19:00): Surcharge 100,000 VND
   • After 9:30 PM (21:30): Surcharge 200,000 VND
4. Overtime Surcharge for Home Visits: 100,000 VND / 15 minutes.