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Postpartum Care

Our comprehensive Prenatal Program includes 1-2 Postpartum (after birth) visits. These may be scheduled:

• Within in one week after birth (if needed)
• 4-6 weeks after birth

The Postpartum period is usually considered to be the first 6 weeks after delivery. Immediately after birth, a new mother experiences profound physical and emotional changes. During this period a mother is at risk for problems such as:

• Infection
• Hemmorage (bleeding out)
• Hypertension
• Blood Clots
• Opening of incisions
• Breast problems
• Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression is often triggered by hormonal changes after childbirth. It is a serious condition and needs to be treated by a doctor. Seek medical help immediately if you have:

• Severe mood swings, crying spells, loss of appetite
• Symptoms of depression that get more and more intense
• Strong feelings of sadness or anger come on 1 or 2 months after delivery
• It is hard for you to perform tasks at work or at home
• You cannot care for yourself or your baby
• You have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby