Postnatal care – baby and you
How do I register my baby’s birth?
After your baby is born, you will be given a birth registration pack, including:
- how to register your baby’s birth
- how to order a birth certificate/extract or commemorative birth certificate.
In the case of same sex female parents, only one parent can be registered as the baby's mother.
More information:
In this guide:
- Baby’s safety and security in hospital
- How do I register my baby’s birth?
- Looking after yourself at home
- Your physical health and wellbeing
- Emotional health after baby
- More information