ACOG Explains: Postpartum Recovery

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The postpartum period is a challenging time physically and emotionally. Two keys for a successful postpartum recovery are a support network and regular postpartum checkups with your ob-gyn. Watch this video to learn what your support network can do for you, common health problems and mental health challenges in the postpartum period, and when to call your doctor. 

Learn more about postpartum recovery:

• What to Expect at a Postpartum Checkup—And Why the Visit Matters
• 5 Reasons Why You Need a Postpartum Support Network
• My Postpartum Care Checklist
• Your Postpartum Care Team
• Postpartum Depression
• Finding Support in the Postpartum Period
• Postpartum Pain Management
• What I Tell My Pregnant and Postpartum Patients About Depression and Anxiety
• Postpartum Birth Control