Early discharge from maternity units in Cape Town.
A total of 323 mothers was interviewed at home about 12 days after early discharge (within 48 hours after delivery) from maternity hospitals and midwife obstetric units. Their views concerning antenatal care, delivery and contraceptive advice were obtained as well as details about their problems at home with themselves and their babies. It is concluded that early discharge of suitably selected mothers and babies is safe.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006748:Hospital Departments; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007902:Length of Stay; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital; D010351:Patient Discharge; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D013019:South Africa