Generally okayGeneral guidanceBirth and newborn preparation

Newborn sleep space

Prepare a firm, flat sleep surface with a fitted sheet and no pillows, loose bedding, bumpers, toys or positioners.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Treat “Newborn sleep space” as generally okay only when it matches the preparation, amount and health context described here. Prepare practical help for meals, transport, sleep, wound or perineal care, feeding and follow-up after discharge.

What changes the answer

  • Pregnancy history, current findings and the capabilities of the planned birth setting
  • Consent, communication, pain relief, support, feeding and newborn-care preferences
  • How an urgent change, caesarean birth, preterm birth or neonatal admission would be handled

General guidance

When to get individual help

This is a general pregnancy baseline, not personal clearance. Change course and ask for advice if symptoms, complications or an individual care plan make the situation different.