What happens during the postpartum period?
With all the talk about pregnancy and birth, often times we forget to mention the postpartum phase. As a rule midwives usually see their clients two to five times after the birth. Most doctors only see their patients once after the birth at the six weeks check up. Your midwife is available by phone and many use e-mail too. You can look towards your midwife for breastfeeding support and referrals to breastfeeding friendly pediatricians. Your midwife may also serve double duty as a postpartum doula; someone who mothers the mother after birth, by shopping, light cleaning and offering emotional support.
