Matching Pairs Baby and Family After BirthOnline version Baby and Family After Birth by Jennifer Mauck 1 Follow up appointments, resuming intercourse, activity limitations 2 Chills, orthostatic hypotension, urinary incontinence 3 Allow ample time for parents to bond and say goodbye 4 Return of ovulation/menstruation 5 Eliminate one feeding at a time & save night time or comfort feeds for last 6 Role model, talk to the baby, explain why you're doing what you are doing 7 Extra calories needed while breastfeeding Ways to support grieving parents 500 calories Postpartum teaching points How to wean from breastfeeding Common postpartum changes 6-8 weeks Ways to promote bonding and attachment