Postnatal care

After the birth

A routine postpartum visit is advised between four to six weeks after delivery. This is a time to assess the woman’s adjustment to life with a new infant and discuss:

any questions regarding the pregnancy, delivery, and ongoing medical problems
infant feeding and immunization
pregnancy spacing and contraception
continuing problems with vaginal bleeding, urinary or fecal incontinence

The uterine size and perineum can be checked and cervical screening updated.

For more information, see:

Women's Health Queensland Wide - Looking after you booklet

Pregnancy, birth and baby site's Newborn Essentials and New Parents pages.