{"id":25303,"date":"2025-11-19T23:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T23:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/?p=25303"},"modified":"2025-11-20T20:52:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T20:52:33","slug":"what-to-expect-at-your-first-postpartum-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/pregnancy\/what-to-expect-at-your-first-postpartum-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect at your first postpartum checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Updated by the Progyny Editorial Team. Reviewed by Progyny Clinical Team&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;November&nbsp;2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your postpartum checkup is the first visit&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;have with your doctor after giving birth.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;a&nbsp;chance to&nbsp;check on your&nbsp;recovery and&nbsp;support your physical and&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;health.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;also&nbsp;a great&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to raise any concerns you might have.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though&nbsp;you might be feeling exhausted,&nbsp;or&nbsp;maybe even overwhelmed it&#8217;s&nbsp;important to&nbsp;make this appointment a priority. You can talk about recovery, mood,&nbsp;your&nbsp;baby, sleep, sex, family planning, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to have your checkup&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends multiple\u00a0visits in the first\u00a012 weeks\u00a0after birth to\u00a0best\u00a0support\u00a0your needs.\u00a0Be sure to have\u00a0contact with your doctor within 3 weeks of giving birth, either virtually or in-person. Typically,\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0have\u00a0a comprehensive\u00a0in-person\u00a0visit within 6\u00a0weeks\u00a0of giving birth.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&nbsp;had&nbsp;a c-section or&nbsp;pregnancy&nbsp;complications&nbsp;such as&nbsp;preeclampsia&nbsp;or bleeding, your doctor&nbsp;will&nbsp;want to see you&nbsp;sooner&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;in the first&nbsp;few&nbsp;days after giving birth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;having any problems or questions outside of these scheduled visits,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;important to call your doctor.&nbsp;You&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;need to wait.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get ready for your appointment&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a moment to prepare ahead of time and get the most out of the time with your doctor. Visits can go by in a blur, especially when you are sleep-deprived!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Write down any questions or concerns<\/strong>&nbsp;you have about your recovery, birth control, or other topics.\u202fIt&#8217;s&nbsp;easy to forget what you wanted to ask, and having a written list is a big help.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bring a list of all the medicines you take<\/strong>, including&nbsp;over-the-counter&nbsp;and prescription medications. If you were on hormone therapy before pregnancy, ask when it is safe to take it again, especially if&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;chestfeeding.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Talk about feeding your baby.\u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s\u00a0common to need help with\u00a0chestfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding. Talk about how\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0going and ask if there are resources to support you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be open&nbsp;with&nbsp;your doctor about how&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;feeling,&nbsp;physically&nbsp;and emotionally. They are there for you and your baby.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical exam<strong>\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You went through a lot with pregnancy and birth, so this is a chance to see how your physical recovery is going. Your&nbsp;doctor will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your&nbsp;blood pressure, weight, and temperature.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perform a&nbsp;pelvic exam to check your vagina, cervix, and&nbsp;uterus&nbsp;(to make sure it is shrinking back to its normal size).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your stitches if you&nbsp;had&nbsp;a vaginal tear or c-section.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do a&nbsp;chest&nbsp;exam&nbsp;to look for&nbsp;engorgement or&nbsp;other&nbsp;issues.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For transgender individuals, physical exams may be particularly sensitive, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0OK to have an\u00a0open conversation with your\u00a0doctor. Ask which\u00a0parts of the exam are\u00a0essential\u00a0or which you can decline\u00a0to ensure you\u2019re\u00a0receiving proper medical care.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your situation, your doctor may recommend other\u00a0tests, such as checking your blood sugar.\u00a0They\u00a0may\u00a0also talk about vaccines and recommended screenings to\u00a0stay\u00a0up to date\u00a0with\u00a0prevention.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s\u00a0important to\u00a0talk about\u00a0birth control\u00a0at this\u00a0visit, because it&#8217;s possible\u00a0to\u00a0get pregnant even in the weeks after childbirth.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/womens-health\/faqs\/postpartum-birth-control#:~:text=Condoms%20and%20spermicide%20can%20be,should%20be%20refitted%20after%20childbirth.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about your birth control options<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0understand what might be best for you.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mental health screening&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your doctor&nbsp;will&nbsp;take care to check on your&nbsp;emotional well-being&nbsp;and&nbsp;ask questions&nbsp;to assess your risk for postpartum depression.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Postpartum depression&nbsp;is common,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/69\/wr\/mm6919a2.htm?s_cid=mm6919a2_w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affecting&nbsp;1 in 8 women<\/a>.&nbsp;Transgender individuals&nbsp;have high rates of depression&nbsp;and&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;after&nbsp;pregnancy, as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s&nbsp;normal to feel a range of emotions after your baby is born.&nbsp;The &#8220;baby blues&#8221; are common, but&nbsp;with postpartum depression,&nbsp;symptoms&nbsp;are severe and can last weeks after giving birth.&nbsp;Symptoms can include:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling angry or moody&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling sad,&nbsp;hopeless, or crying&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling guilty,&nbsp;shameful,&nbsp;or worthless&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change in eating or sleeping patterns&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Withdrawing from family or friends&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone can get postpartum depression, but you may have a higher risk if you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have had depression before&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a history of trauma or abuse&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Had problems in pregnancy or birth&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lack support&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have had stressful life events&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&nbsp;have&nbsp;any of these symptoms or&nbsp;are concerned&nbsp;about your risk, speak to your doctor. Postpartum depression&nbsp;won\u2019t&nbsp;simply go away on its own. But there are effective treatments, and your doctor can work with you to&nbsp;get the help you may need.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-light-blue-bg\"><p>If you\u2019re struggling with depression or anxiety, help is available. These resources are free, confidential, and available 24\/7.<ul style=\"font-size:18px;\"><li style=\"padding-bottom:10px;\">To talk with a trained counselor at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, text or call: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) <\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re in distress or having any thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, call 911 or text or call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.<\/li><\/ul><\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Progyny Care Advocate is here to help you get ready for your checkup&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;please reach out if you need us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong>&nbsp;The information provided by Progyny is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. 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