Post-partum

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You may need an appointment for a check-up 4-6 weeks after birth to ensure that the body heals without problems. If you had a caesarean, you may need to be in control before.

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General physical examination

This part of the review includes:

Measure your weight. A woman returns to pre-pregnancy weight usually 6 months after delivery. The postpartum period is not a good time to diet. Eat a healthy, balanced diet low in fat. Amore information on weight loss after delivery, talk with your health care professional can advise the best way to lose weight. Check your blood pressure. During pregnancy, blood pressure may increase. At the end of the sixth week after birth, blood pressure usually returns to its pre-pregnancy level. Breast examination. It 'important to examine your breasts for lumps and nipple problems. Your doctor can show you how to control theirbreasts. Breast self-examination is important to make each month. If you are bottle feeding, your breasts usually return to their shape and size in 4 to 6 weeks. You still have to examine breasts regularly for any changes. If you are breastfeeding, your breasts may still be full and feel firm in the sixth week. Check your breasts for lumps or ducts connected each day can help prevent problems of discomfort or infection. An examination of the abdominal wound. If you had a cesareanbirth or the tubes were cut or tied, has an incision. The doctor will check your incision for healing is complete.
Pelvic exam

This part of the assessment is an internal examination to verify the integrity of the ovaries, uterus (womb), cervix (opening to the uterus) and vagina (birth canal). The doctor will also check your perineum (the area around the birth canal) for healing. The first part is to control the perineum. Your healthprofessional care to examine the areas around the vagina, urethra (bladder opening) and rectum for healing. The second part of internal evaluation is to check the vagina and cervix. The doctor will use a speculum to allow a visual inspection of the vagina and cervix. The last part of the review is to verify that the uterus and ovaries. Your health professional to feel the shape and size of both. Vaginal bleeding or lochia stops usually the first 4to 6 weeks after delivery. Bleeding that begins one month after delivery is usually the period.

Questions and Answers

After the tests, the doctor will tell you if your body is healing properly after birth. This is a good time to ask questions. One may ask to return to work, health problems, exercise, birth control or general. Write your questions on paper and bring them with you to your appointment. Check with your health careprofessional.

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