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  1. Postpartum: Stages, Symptoms & Recovery Time - Cleveland Clinic

    Postpartum (or postnatal) refers to the period after childbirth. Most often, the postpartum period is the first six to eight weeks after delivery, or until your body returns to its pre-pregnancy state.

  2. Postpartum period - Wikipedia

    The World Health Organization (WHO) describes the postnatal period as the most critical and yet the most neglected phase in the lives of mothers and babies. Most maternal and newborn …

  3. POSTNATAL CARE OF THE MOTHER AND NEWBORN

    In this session we review the key information to be communicated to women who have just given birth and their partners and/or families. This covers general care of both the mother and the …

  4. What to Expect at a Postpartum Checkup—And Why the Visit Matters - ACOG

    Postpartum checkups give ob-gyns and moms the chance to address problems early. Here’s what you can expect during a checkup, plus some context about the process. Checkups can give …

  5. POSTNATAL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of POSTNATAL is occurring or being after birth; specifically : of or relating to an infant immediately after birth. How to use postnatal in a sentence.

  6. Labor and delivery, postpartum care - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 26, 2023 · Now you're caring for your new baby. But you also need to take care of yourself. Postpartum care means getting enough rest. It also might involve dealing with vaginal tears or …

  7. Comprehensive Guide to Postnatal Assessment • BNS Institute

    Jan 9, 2024 · The postnatal period, also known as the puerperium, extends from the delivery of the placenta to approximately six weeks after childbirth. This critical time involves significant …

  8. Raising the importance of postnatal care - World Health Organization

    Jul 15, 2025 · All women and newborns need postnatal checkups in the first 6 weeks. As with antenatal care, promoting a healthy lifestyle with good nutrition, detecting and preventing …

  9. Postpartum Care - MedlinePlus

    Jul 30, 2024 · It is important to take care of yourself post-pregnancy. Postpartum care includes managing physical and emotional challenges after your baby is born.

  10. Postpartum Care - Planned Parenthood

    Getting checkups shortly after childbirth is called postpartum (or postnatal) care. At postpartum appointments, your doctor will check to see how you’re healing from the birth. Many people …