Experts recommend that you talk to your OB provider in the first 3 weeks after having your baby. They also recommend that you get a full checkup with your OB provider 4-12 weeks after having your baby. Many doctors will schedule this appointment for 6 weeks after your baby is born.
Becoming a new parent is wonderful, big, new, and maybe a little scary. You might have a lot of questions after you get home with your baby. That’s why experts recommend that you talk to your OB provider in the first 3 weeks after having your baby. That way they can answer any questions or concerns you have about your or your baby’s health.
Experts also recommend that you get a full checkup with your OB provider within 12 weeks (about 3 months) after having you baby. A lot of doctors schedule this appointment for 6 weeks after your baby is born.
If you had any complications or conditions while you were pregnant or during labor and delivery, you may need to see a primary care provider or another specialist for follow-up care too. For example, if you had gestational diabetes, a primary care provider will want to keep track of your blood sugar. Your doctor will work with you to schedule when to come in for follow-up visits.
Get a full checkup within 4-12 weeks to keep your health at its peak!
