Going home from hospital What to expect and what to look out for.
Taking your new baby home can be a scary experience. Expert video advice and real mums describe their experiences of taking their baby home from hospital.

How soon after the birth can I leave hospital?

Dr Bottomley says that you can go home soon after the birth if you and your baby are well, but the midwives will have to tick a few boxes before you leave.

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Dr Cecilia Bottomley, MRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with special interest in ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages.

* Info correct at time of filming

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