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Postpartum Care of the New Mother

Diorella M. Lopez-Gonzalez  1 , Anil K. Kopparapu  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Postpartum Care of the New Mother

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Excerpt

The postpartum period begins soon after the baby's delivery usually lasts 6 to 8 weeks, and ends when the mother’s body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state. The weeks following birth lay the foundation of long-term health and well-being for the woman and her infant. Therefore, it is critical to establish a reliable postpartum (afterbirth) period that should be tailored into ongoing, continuous, comprehensive care. Most maternal and infant deaths occur in the first month after birth. Hence, effective postpartum care is mandatory to improve both the short-term and long-term health consequences for the mother and newborn.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Diorella Lopez-Gonzalez declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Anil Kopparapu declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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