Support from nurses is most important. New parents may not have heard about rooming-in. Nurses aim to make parents as comfortable as possible.
Nurses likely will:
- Talk about what to expect.
- Take care of patient needs (for example, postpartum pain).
- Check in often.
- Show empathy and respect.
Sleep after delivery is very important. So it's important to limit visits to the room. Healthcare providers often group several medical and nursing tasks into one visit.
Talk to your doctor about rooming-in practices at your hospital.