A woman giving 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 postpartum, though the average for a vaginal birth is 1–2 days, and the average caesarean section postnatal stay is 3–4 days[citation needed]. During this time, the mother is monitored for bleeding, bowel and bladder function, and baby care. The infant's health is also monitored