مواد
We just left the maternity ward with the baby. A new adventure begins ! Wonderful, it can also be a source of stress. That’s why you shouldn’t hesitate to ask for help. Professionals can even come to your home to provide advice. Pediatric nurse, midwife, social worker… we take stock.
Need a helping hand with housework, prepare meals for the elderly… You can call on a social worker for a maximum of six months. Information from the Family Allowance Fund (CAF). Depending on our income, there may be financial support.
The liberal midwife
At home or in an office, the liberal midwife is often the first person that young mothers consult after leaving the maternity ward. Naturally, she takes care of post-childbirth care, in particular to relieve pain associated with episiotomy or cesarean section. But not only. “She can also have a role of listening and advising on the baby’s rhythms, childcare, your concerns about your child or your couple, your low morale …”, specifies Dominique Aygun, midwife liberal. Some have specializations in psychology, osteopathy, breastfeeding, homeopathy … To find a professional near you, ask for a list from the maternity ward. Social Security reimburses 100% for two sessions in the seven days after the birth, and two more visits in the first two months.
The lactation consultant
She’s a breastfeeding pro. “She is intervening for a serious problem, notes Véronique Darmangeat, lactation consultant. If you feel pain at the start of latching or if your newborn does not gain enough weight, for example, but also to initiate weaning or continue breastfeeding when returning to work. ” Consultations take place at home or in an office, and last between an hour and an hour and a half, the time for the professional to observe a feed and advise us. Generally, an appointment is sufficient, but, if necessary, she can set up a telephone follow-up or correspond by email. We can request a list of lactation consultants from our maternity ward. Free at the maternity ward and in PMI, these consultations are covered by Social Security if they are provided by a midwife. In other cases, they are at our expense, but some mutuals may reimburse part of the costs. Another solution in the event of a breastfeeding problem: specialized associations such as the Leche League, Solidarilait or Santé Allaitement Maternel, provide serious advice, meet other mothers and share experiences.
ايز
The maternal and child protection centers offer several types of help depending on the needs. For example, a nursery nurse can come to your home to advise on breastfeeding, domestic security, childcare … On site, we also find هڪ نفسيات وارو for all questions around the mother / child bond or to talk about our emotional upheavals.
The coach or Baby-planner
Set up the baby’s room, buy the right stroller, learn to manage our days … The coaches, or Baby-planner, support you in the organization of daily life. Some also take charge of the emotional side. The catch? There is no body that identifies and regulates this sector. To find the right coach, we trust word of mouth, we get information on the Internet. The prices are variable, but we count on average 80 € per hour. An appointment is usually sufficient and most coaches then offer follow-up by phone or email.