[Early post-partum discharges: The care pathway]

Early postpartum discharges: the care pathway. Early post-partum discharge (EPPD) is addressed for patients with low medical, psychological and social risks. A care pathway for these patients is well defined. EPPD should be explained during antenatal consultation and we need to select patients with low-risk, defined by the absence of EPPD contraindications criteria in the mother and the newborn. If those conditions are met, it must be ensured that the relay is organized at home. This relay aims to the mother's accompaniment, the evaluation of her psychosocial and family situations at home, as well as, medical monitoring and screening for maternal or infant morbidity factors. It is carried out with city health professionals and through perinatal networks. Particular specifications must be respected and specific parameters need to be monitored.