Elara resources

After birth

After birth. Rest when the baby sleeps. Track bleeding (lochia) and watch for heavy clots. Hydrate and eat protein-rich meals

Your recovery

Rest when the baby sleeps

Track bleeding (lochia) and watch for heavy clots

Hydrate and eat protein-rich meals

Use peri bottle & cooling pads for healing

Know warning signs (fever, heavy bleeding, severe pain)

Book your postpartum checkup (within 3 weeks)

Baby care

Track feeds & wet/dirty diapers

Keep the umbilical cord stump clean & dry

Always place baby on their back to sleep

Start short tummy-time sessions

Give the first sponge bath

Paperwork

Apply for the birth certificate

Add baby to your health insurance

File parental-leave paperwork

Pediatric visits

Newborn first pediatric visit (3–5 days)

Two-week weight check

Two-month visit & first vaccines

Give vitamin D drops if advised

Emotional health

Check in with your mood daily

Call your provider if the baby blues last past 2 weeks

Accept help and rest

Lean on your support circle