Postnatal care occurs in the period after delivery
. With an uncomplicated vaginal birth, duration of hospital stay is usually one to two days. For cesarean sections, hospital stay can be three to four days or longer. During this time, healthcare professionals monitor baby's health, help mom care for the infant, and monitor mom's bleeding as well as her bowel movements. The obstetrician will want to see the mother a few weeks after delivery as well. For C-sections and other complicated deliveries, the doctor may require more frequent visits until mom's health status is stabilized.