Postpartum Care

Postpartum Care at The Women’s Center of Athens

The postpartum period is a time of recovery, adjustment, and new beginnings. It’s essential to have the right care to help your body heal and navigate the physical and emotional changes after childbirth.

At WCA

We provide personalized postpartum care to support your recovery and overall well-being. From physical health assessments to emotional support and breastfeeding guidance, we’re here to ensure you feel cared for during this important phase.

How We Support Your Postpartum Recovery

Our postpartum care includes a range of services to support your health and recovery after childbirth:

Postpartum Checkups:
Assessments to monitor your recovery, including healing, blood pressure, and overall health.
Emotional Support:
Guidance for managing baby blues, postpartum depression, or anxiety.
Breastfeeding Assistance:
Support with latching, milk supply, and addressing common breastfeeding challenges.

Physical Recovery:
Advice and care for managing pain, postpartum bleeding, and pelvic floor health.
Family Planning:
Discussion of contraception options and planning for future pregnancies if desired.

Key Benefits of Postpartum Care

Health Recovery Tracking
Postpartum care helps monitor your healing process, identifying issues like infections or complications early to support a smoother recovery.
Mental Health Awareness:
Emotional changes after childbirth, such as baby blues or postpartum depression, are common. Recognizing and addressing these feelings early can improve your well-being.
Breastfeeding Success:
Postpartum care provides resources and guidance to address common breastfeeding challenges, improving your baby’s feeding experience and your confidence.
Foundation for Future Health:
Discussions about contraception, pelvic floor recovery, and long-term health during postpartum visits can set the stage for your overall well-being.

Our Expertise

What Sets Our Postpartum Care Apart

We Listen to Your Needs

Your postpartum care is built around what matters most to you, from physical recovery to emotional support.

A Team That Understands Motherhood

Our OB-GYNs bring years of experience caring for new moms, offering advice and empathy every step of the way.

Support Beyond the Basics

We help with real-life challenges like breastfeeding struggles, managing postpartum emotions, and planning for your next steps as a mom.

What to Expect

Your First Postpartum Visit:
Typically scheduled 4-6 weeks after delivery, we’ll evaluate your recovery, discuss concerns, and provide advice for healing and self-care.
Emotional Well-Being Checks:
We’ll discuss how you’re feeling emotionally and offer support or referrals if needed.
Breastfeeding and Physical Recovery Support:
Assistance with feeding techniques and addressing postpartum pain or discomfort.
Follow-Up Care:
Ongoing support for any postpartum challenges, from contraception planning to pelvic floor recovery.