Hospital at Home for Postpartum Care

Our program enables eligible patients who have had cesarean births to recover from the comfort of home — while continuing to receive high-quality hospital-level services.

Cesarean Birth Recovery at Home in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

UMass Memorial Health is the first program in the U.S. with a postpartum home hospital program for patients who have had cesarean births. After delivering the baby, eligible mothers leave the hospital when they feel ready.

Research demonstrates that home-based hospital services like ours are safe and effective. You experience greater satisfaction with your care while achieving excellent medical outcomes. And you recover more efficiently and comfortably. Our caring team is with you every step of the way. Many of the hospital services in this program are available at home through telemedicine.

How Does Hospital at Home for Cesarean Birth Recovery Work? 

When you participate in our program, we bring hospital-level services to you. UMass Memorial providers visit several times a day. You speak with a UMass Memorial doctor at least once a day. Telemedicine technology helps us carry out 24/7 monitoring of your recovery. If you need additional services, we coordinate access from home either in person or through telemedicine.

It’s important to know: 

  • This program is available to patients with a low risk of complications during recovery after a cesarean birth. 
  • Insurance typically covers Hospital at Home services the same way as an inpatient stay. Most patients will not have additional costs to participate. 
  • Services are available in your preferred language. We use interpreters whenever necessary at no cost to you.

To find out more and get answers to frequently asked questions, explore Hospital at Home.

Home Recovery After Cesarean Birth: What to Expect

If Hospital at Home is right for you, a member of our team meets you at home shortly after discharge.

Here’s what to expect: 

  • Getting started: We help you get settled and arrange a daily schedule that meets your needs.
  • Accessing assistance: You learn how to reach us between daily provider visits. Members of our team are easily accessible by phone 24/7, so you never have to feel alone during recovery. 
  • Daily care: Nurses visit you several times a day and you meet with your doctor via virtual visit at least once daily.
  • Monitoring: Using the latest telehealth technology, we monitor vital signs — like blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature — around the clock. 
     

Pregnancy and Postpartum Care: Why Choose Us?

Comprehensive Care

Hospital at Home is part of our commitment to delivering care that leads to positive patient experiences and medical outcomes. From timely prenatal check-ups to family-centered childbirth and innovative postpartum services, we are here for you. Get more information about nationally recognized pregnancy and childbirth services at UMass Memorial. 
 

Coordination

Doctors and nurses involved in your postpartum care work together to ensure a seamless experience. This close collaboration helps us manage all the details that keep recovery after a cesarean birth on track. We also communicate with any other UMass Memorial providers you are receiving services from.

Support

You receive more of the services you need to feel confident and comfortable at home. We provide postpartum education on how to take care of yourself and your newborn. Providers coordinate additional services as necessary from lactation consultants, physical therapists and social workers.

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