About six weeks after the birth you can come to the surgery for a check-up. It is worth coming even when you have no complaints: it is a good moment to look back on the birth and to talk about how you are recovering. Do call us to make the appointment.
What we talk about
The postnatal check-up is above all for you. We take the time to go through the birth and the postnatal period, and to see how you are doing now. We usually cover:
- how you look back on the birth and the postnatal period
- how you feel, physically and emotionally
- your bleeding, and whether your period has returned
- how any wound or stitches are healing
- your pelvic floor: leaking urine, urgency or a heavy feeling — if needed we refer you to a pelvic physiotherapist
- how feeding is going
- sex and contraception
- any questions about a future pregnancy
Is there something you would rather talk about sooner? Do not wait for the check-up — just call.