 A woman in the Western world who gives birth in a hospital may leave the hospital as soon as she is medically stable, and chooses to leave, which can be as early as a few hours later, but usually averages a stay of one or two days; the average postnatal stay following delivery by caesarean section is three to four days.During this time the mother is monitored for bleeding, bowel and bladder function, and baby care.The infant's health is also monitored.