Some women will give birth in the home with a skilled attendant; others may not have a skilled attendant present.8-Talk to them about when they can resume sexual relations and the importance of condom use to prevent STI and HIV transmission (see Sessions 12 and 14).3-The importance of the new mother eating more and healthier foods - discuss in the context of local practices and taboos to ensure women have access to good nutrition.9-Discuss infant feeding and breast care (see Session13) and the importance of only taking prescribed medicines when breastfeeding.Following childbirth at home, it is important that the mother and baby receive a postnatal examination as early as possible, preferably within 24 hours of birth.