After Pregnancy

Your body goes through lots of changes after you give birth. It is vital to rest as much as you can and let your body heal. Learn more about recovering from delivery.

Complications from delivery can happen up to a year after giving birth. Remember POST-BIRTH and these signs:

Call 911 or get emergency care if you have:

P – Pain in the chest
O – Obstructed breathing or are short of breath
S – Seizures
T – Thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby

Call your provider right away or go to urgent care if you have:

B – Bleeding that is enough to go through a pad in an hour or if you pass large blood clots
I – An incision that has not healed if you had a c-section or episiotomy
R – Red, swollen, or painful legs
T – A temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or above
H – A headache that does not get better with medication, or a headache with vision changes

Postpartum Care

It is vital to see your provider after giving birth. They will check your recovery and your mental health, answer questions, and check on any of your needs. Plus, you can earn a reward when you complete your postpartum visit.  

Our Mom & Baby Beginnings team is here for you. We can also help arrange care if your baby is in the NICU. Call 1-833-230-2034 (TTY: 711) to get connected.

If or when to have another child is a big question. Learn about Reproductive Life Planning and what may be best for you. If you plan to start a family, examine your health and well-being. Think about your preconception health and birth spacing.

Transportation

Need a ride to your postpartum visit? We can help. Learn about your options.

Postpartum Mental Health

Your mental health matters. Many people feel the “baby blues” after their baby is born. This can include mild mood changes and feeling tired, worried, or overwhelmed. The baby blues can last a few days to a couple of weeks. The baby blues are mild symptoms and brief cycles of mood swings. They are are temporary and often go away.