Första hälsobesöket på BVC vid 0-14 dagar - engelska
This message concerns Västra GötalandThis message concerns Västra Götaland
Once your child is born, contact the child health care centre (barnavårdscentral, BVC) that you have chosen for your child. The first BVC appointment normally takes place one to two weeks after the child has left the hospital. A nurse from BVC will come to your home.
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After your baby is born, you should contact the children’s healthcare centre (barnavårdscentral, BVC) you’ve chosen for your child.
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Your first BVC appointment will usually take place 1–2 weeks after your baby comes home from the hospital. A nurse from your BVC will visit you in your home.
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During this visit, you’ll have the chance to talk about your baby and about becoming a parent. You might want to talk about the delivery and about how your family is doing.
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You might also like to talk about breast-feeding and bottle-feeding.
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The nurse will explain to you about your BVC and will read any information sent from the hospital. Your baby will be examined and weighed and will have their head measured.
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During this home visit, you’ll have the chance to get to know the nurse, to ask questions and to receive information. Every parent plays an important role in their child’s health and development.
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You will receive information about how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and why small children should always sleep on their backs. When awake, they need to spend some time in the prone position.
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You’ll talk about how to comfort babies and about the risks of shaking a small child.
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The nurse will also give you vitamin D, which your child needs to take from 1 week of age.
