What to Expect at a Postpartum Checkup
By Dr. Diana Ramos MD, MPH, MBA, FACOGSurgeon General, State of California Postpartum checkups with an ob-gyn are crucial to ensuring new moms stay healthy. This critical “fourth trimester”—the time of recovery after giving birth—is a chance to set the stage for a new mom’s best possible health, now and in the future. Many moms struggle […]
Why is my period heavier after childbirth?
Exploring Changes in Menstrual Flow After Childbirth Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative experiences that bring about significant changes in her body. A woman’s journey through childbirth doesn’t end with delivery; instead, it extends into the postpartum period, a phase marked by numerous adjustments in a woman’s body. Among the concerns that women commonly raise during […]