MHD Journey v0.2

What Happens:

• One-year health check focused solely on baby (e.g., vaccinations, developmental milestones).

How Mum Can Feel:

• Forgotten about, with unresolved concerns about long-term physical recovery and emotional health.

What Happens:

• Baby milestone check by health visitor (if available). No formal maternal check.

How Mum Can Feel:

• Neglected in terms of personal recovery, unsure about managing weaning and baby’s changing needs.

What Happens:

• Little or no formal NHS follow-up. Community health visitor may offer some baby milestone checks if requested.

How Mum Can Feel:

• Isolated and unsure about whether their recovery or baby’s development is on track.

What Happens:

• Six-week GP check, which often focuses on baby’s development and a brief health check for mum.
• e.g., contraception discussion.

How Mum Can Feel:

• Rushed, under-prioritised, with unresolved recovery concerns (e.g., pelvic floor issues, mental health struggles).

The Motherhood Journey

Discover how the MHD Clinic enhances the standard care journey

1. dISCHARGE

What Happens:

• Discharge paperwork and minimal verbal guidance on postnatal recovery and baby care.
• Mum and baby are typically sent home within 24–48 hours unless there are complications.

How Mum Can Feel:

• Overwhelmed, unsure about recovery steps, breastfeeding challenges, and how to manage their new role.

2. SIX WEEKS

3. THREE MONTHS

4. SIX MONTHS

5. TWELVE MONTHS

Benefits for Mum:

• Feel reassured and prepared for the immediate postpartum period.
• Clear recovery and care pathway.

[1] Discharge

Motherhood Clinic Services: Personalised discharge consultation, including:

• Tailored recovery plan (c-section/vaginal birth-specific).
• Feeding support (breastfeeding, bottle feeding guidance).
• Emotional well-being check-in.

Benefits for Mum:

• Confidence in physical recovery progress.
• Feel supported in emotional and mental health needs.

[2] Six Weeks

Motherhood Clinic Services: Comprehensive postnatal assessment for mum and baby:

• Physical recovery (pelvic floor, diastasis recti).
• Emotional well-being and mental health screening.
• Detailed baby development consultation.

Benefits for Mum:

• Feel empowered with knowledge and tools to manage recovery and parenting.
• Connection to a community of mothers.

[3] Three Months

Motherhood Clinic Services: Tailored recovery plan (c-section/vaginal birth-specific):

• Feeding adjustments as baby grows.
• Introduction to mum-and-baby classes (e.g., bonding, physio-led fitness).
• Review of baby’s developmental milestones.

Benefits for Mum:

• Feel confident in managing baby’s nutrition and own recovery progress.
• Renewed sense of well-being and energy.

[4] Six Months

Motherhood Clinic Services: Focused mum-and-baby care:

• Nutritional coaching for mum and guidance on baby weaning.
• Postnatal physio to address lingering recovery issues.
• Emotional check-in (e.g., stress, postnatal depression screening).

Benefits for Mum:

• Closure and confidence about postnatal recovery.
• Feel prepared for the next stage of motherhood.

[5] Twelve Months

Motherhood Clinic Services: End-of-year personalised assessment:

• Comprehensive recovery review (physical and emotional).
• Long-term family planning and health check.
• Baby development guidance and planning for toddlerhood.