For mom’s needs:
A postpartum checkup is a medical checkup you receive after having a baby in order to make sure you’re recovering well after labor and birth. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Obstetric Practice Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine recommend that all women:
- Have contact with their health care provider within 3 weeks of giving birth.
- Get ongoing medical care during the postpartum period, as needed.
- Have a complete postpartum checkup no later than 12 weeks after giving birth.
*For help locating a postpartum care provider, refer to the “access to care” tab.
Resources
https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/your-postpartum-checkups.aspx
https://www.healthline.com/health/postpartum-care#outlook
Lactation Consultants
What is a lactation consultant?
Lactation consultants are nursing professionals who help new moms with prenatal education, breastfeeding support, and prenatal education.
Resources
Lactation Consultants
https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/breastfeeding/lactation-consultant/
Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants Search
https://michiganassociationoflactationconsultants.org/find-a-consultant
International Lactation Consultant Association Directory
https://portal.ilca.org/i4a/memberDirectory/index.cfm?directory_id=19&pageID=4356
Connecting to the next healthcare provider for the baby’s needs
Pediatrician
What is a pediatrician?
A pediatrician is a medical doctor who manages the physical, behavioral, and mental care for children from birth until age 18.
*Find a pediatrician by referring back to the provider search under “access to care.”
Resources