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Postpartum recovery and care
C-section incision care, diastasis recti, the postpartum checkup, and when milk comes in: practical answers for the weeks after birth.
- Evidence summary
How do you care for a C-section incision at home?
Care for a C-section incision using the discharge instructions for your dressing and closure.
- Caution
Is diastasis recti self-check safe during pregnancy?
A diastasis recti self-check means lying on your back, lifting your head slightly, and feeling above.
- Caution
How soon can you get pregnant again after birth?
Pregnancy after giving birth can occur before the first postpartum period because ovulation comes first.
- Evidence summary
Why the 6-Week Postpartum Checkup Timeline Changed
The postpartum checkup timeline is now an ongoing process, not one routine visit at 6 weeks.
- Caution
When is the glucose test repeated after gestational diabetes?
The postpartum glucose recheck after gestational diabetes is recommended 4 to 12 weeks after birth.
- Safe
Is skin-to-skin contact after birth safe during pregnancy?
Skin-to-skin contact after birth is recommended for a medically stable parent and newborn because it supports early feeding, temperature.
- Evidence summary
When does your milk come in after birth?
Breast milk usually becomes more abundant by about three days after birth, while colostrum is available earlier.