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Why Are We Waiting Six Weeks? Rethinking the Postpartum Checkup

New mother holding her newborn during the early postpartum weeks

Pregnancy comes with appointments. Lots of them! At first, you may see your provider every few weeks. As your due date approaches, those visits become more frequent until you’re being seen every week. Your blood pressure is checked. Baby’s heartbeat is monitored. You talk about symptoms, changes, concerns, and what to expect next. Then you […]

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