How to Prepare for a Postpartum Checkup

About six weeks after the birth of your baby, you'll have a postpartum checkup so your doctor can determine how well you're healing. In addition to checking your physical healing, your doctor will also ask you questions about how you're feeling emotionally and mentally. Your doctor will also give you advice about baby care and answer any questions you have about your own recovery, as well as about how to care for your little one.

Instructions

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      Write a list of questions you want to ask your doctor. Include questions about your physical recovery, as well as any questions you have about how you're feeling about motherhood or how to take care of your baby.

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      Make a list of any physical symptoms you've been having. Include issues such as postpartum bleeding, C-section discomfort and breastfeeding difficulties. Telling your doctor everything is essential because you'll get the best and most adequate care when you're completely honest.

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      Have a conversation with your partner about birth control. Discuss whether you will take birth control pills or if you want to pursue other types of birth control. Your doctor will bring this issue up, and you need to be prepared to choose the best option for you and your partner.

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      Dress appropriately. Refrain from wearing clothes that are tight because you'll need to remove them to have your blood pressure taken, to be weighed and to have a physical evaluation. Opt for comfortable and loose-fitting clothing that is easy to remove.

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      Prepare for the actual physical examination, which can be quite uncomfortable. Your doctor will perform an internal examination to see if your uterus, ovaries and cervix are healing from birth and delivery. Your doctor will also examine your vagina to check for healing and muscle strength. She'll also check your abdomen and breasts for tenderness and lumps, according to the BabyCenter website.

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