Need to talk to us?

Call 617-243-6000

What can we help you find?

Need help finding a doctor?

Call 617-243-6566 or toll free 866-NWH-DOCS to speak to a CareFinder representative.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

617-243-6000

Get Directions | View Hours

Ambulatory Care Center - Natick

307 W Central St

Natick, MA 01760

617-243-5345

Get Directions | View Hours

Ambulatory Care Center - Newton

159 Wells Ave

Newton Centre, MA 02459

617-243-6000

Get Directions | View Hours

Ambulatory Care Center - Walpole

111 Norfolk Street

Walpole, MA 02081maps

617-243-5345

Get Directions | View Hours

Ambulatory Care Center – Wellesley

978 Worcester Road (rte 9)

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482

781-235-5200

Get Directions | View Hours

Maxwell Blum Emergency Pavilion

2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

617-243-6000

Get Directions | View Hours

Outpatient Surgery Center - Wellesley

25 Washington Street

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481

617-219-1520

Get Directions | View Hours

Waltham Walk-In

9 Hope Ave

Waltham, MA 02453

617-243-5590

Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Lab Hours and Holiday Hours Vary

Get Directions | View Hours

Our Locations

View All Locations

Our Specialties

Browse A-Z

Helpful Hints by Week

Helpful Hints for the First Week:

  • Get adequate rest; nap or rest whenever you can! If you are able, have help the first few days at home. Concentrate on caring for your baby and yourself. Let others do the housework, cooking, and laundry.
  • Avoid heavy lifting. Remember to lift nothing heavier than your newborn for four to six weeks.
  • Stairs are no problem for most women, but take them slowly. If you have had a Cesarean birth, take the stairs more cautiously and avoid using them too often.
  • Make sure you get plenty of time for quiet moments with your husband/partner and baby.
  • Consider hiring a postpartum doula or other outside help if you need assistance at home.

Helpful Hints for the Second Week:

  • Your strength will increase. Don’t be discouraged about tiring easily; it takes a while to get back to normal.
  • Again, continue to rest when you feel tired and pay attention to your body’s signs of fatigue. Do what you feel like doing. Postpone what is unnecessary.
  • Continue to avoid heavy lifting, stooping or squatting, particularly if you have had a Cesarean birth.
  • Do some light housekeeping and cooking that feels “right.” Remember, your main job now is to care for yourself and your baby.

Third and Fourth Weeks

  • Slowly increase your activity until the fourth to sixth week, when all but the most strenuous physical activity can be resumed.
  • Again, take time for rest and family.