Postnatal checklist

Resident doctor strike

From Wednesday 17 to Monday 22 December, resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) will be taking strike action. During this time, our services will be under increased pressure.

Getting the right care

Please help us make sure emergency care is available for those who need it most:

Only attend A&E in life-threatening emergencies.
For non-urgent issues, please contact your GP, your local pharmacy, or NHS 111 (online or by phone).

Appointments and planned care

If your appointment is affected, we will contact you directly.
If you do not hear from us, please attend your appointment as planned.

Find out more.

To make it easier for you to remember everything that needs to be done once you are home with your baby we have created a checklist below:

Make an appointment to register the birth of your baby. You must register the birth within 42 days of baby being born. Visit Register a birth | The London Borough Of Havering to make an appointment if your baby was born at Queen’s hospital. If your baby was born at home, you need to register your baby in the borough that they were born, please visit your local council website for more details.
Register your baby at your local GP surgery.
Make an appointment for both yourself and your baby to see your GP for a 6-8 week postnatal check.
Commence suitable contraception if your are not planning on getting pregnant again anytime soon, remember, you can get pregnant 21 days after you have had a baby, even if you are breastfeeding.

If you have any questions please speak to your community Midwife or Health Visitor.