Getting out of bed
When you get out of bed for the first time after giving birth, you should be supported by your partner or a midwife. This assistance is necessary because you may become dizzy and fall.
After seeing to your care, the midwife will lower the bed as low as possible so that you can get in and out of bed safely.
Dizziness
Tell a midwife if you feel dizzy or unwell before standing up
Shoes or slippers
Do not walk around on bare feet or in socks in your room or on the ward.
You and your partner should always wear non-slip well-fitting shoes or slippers.
Slippery floors
Be extra careful with floors that are wet. The floor in your room may be slippery if it has just been cleaned or after showering.
Wheelchair
After the delivery, use a wheelchair for the first few days whenever you visit your baby on another ward. A midwife or your partner will assist you with the wheelchair.