The importance of postpartum check-ups
After the baby is born, it will be essential to carry out a series of visits to specialists to ensure good health.
The pregnancy process today is just as important as the stage that comes after the baby is born. And it is that, the woman experiences a series of changes that are difficult to assimilate. In the first place, she has been a mother and now has the life of the little one among her responsibilities. Secondly, her body has undergone a series of changes due to the months of pregnancy and it is after childbirth, when the woman must return to recover her daily routine and adapt to this new stage, being able to return to those activities that she had. left parked during gestation time.
Therefore, in the postpartum stage there are a series of reviews or visits to specialists that must be carried out.
- Gynecologist: This is the first mandatory visit. The difference is that depending on the type of childbirth the mother has had, she should go to these check-ups sooner or later. In the case of having the child born by cesarean section , the visit will take place between seven and ten days after welcoming the baby. In this visit, it will be checked that the scar made to remove it evolves correctly. In the case of women who have had a vaginal delivery or as it is known, natural, you should go to the doctor six weeks after giving birth. Obviously, it must be taken into account that this is an estimated time, so if the woman feels that something is not going well, her visit should be immediate.
- In addition, during this first postpartum checkup, a specialist will examine the perineum, the episiotomy scar, hemorrhoids , among other aspects. Sometimes the doctor will order a blood and urine test to rule out any infection or anemia. And finally, after the gynecological analysis, the doubts of the newly converted mother about breastfeeding, the appearance of the period, food, physical exercise, among other aspects will be resolved . Ultimately, this review will serve to verify that the recovery is progressing well
- Dentist: This visit is essential. Sometimes pregnancy can cause changes in saliva which in turn can lead to cavities. Above all, in those women who are more predisposed to it. In addition, the increase in some hormones facilitates blood irritation of some tissues in the mouth and their inflammation. That is, gum bleeding or even the appearance of gingivitis occurs . Therefore, if the mouth has not been checked during the pregnancy period, it will be in the postpartum when it will be necessary to go to the dentist.
- Endocrine: Most women seek after pregnancy, that their body returns to what it was before. Or what is the same, that the needle returns to mark the same weight. For this objective, you have to have a lot of patience and perseverance. In the first place, you will have to wait six weeks to start some type of diet . And secondly, it will be convenient that the woman does not take seriously this phase of postpartum weight loss until the baby does not take any more food besides the breast. If it is seen that time passes and the figure does not begin to recover, going to the endocrinologist is the best option to review eating habits and check that the thyroid gland is in perfect condition or what is the same, that it has not been altered by pregnancy.
- Eyesight and skin: During pregnancy, eyesight and skin can be affected. If before pregnancy there was already a problem related to these, it is advisable to go to be checked after delivery. In this case, to the ophthalmologist for sight and to the dermatologist for the skin (spots, moles …). The hormonal changes that take place in pregnancy stimulate the production of melanin. However, many women out of shame decide not to make these visits. This decision can be a serious problem since if there is a problem, it could get worse. It is recommended to put your fears aside and trust the specialists.
- Postpartum mental disorders: Last but not least, postpartum psychic check-ups are also important. It is not uncommon to hear that a woman has fallen into depression after becoming a mother. And this is more common than many people think. Physical fatigue from pregnancy, care for the baby, lack of sleep, hormonal changes … all these are factors that can increase the chances of suffering from depression . Finally, it is necessary to emphasize that the greater the depression, the more attention and care from a psychiatrist the person needs.
In conclusion, it is clear that the stage that takes place after the baby is born is key to the mother’s evolution . Therefore, it will be important to carry out the convenient revisions explained above.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.