The weeks after delivery matter as much as the pregnancy itself, yet this is often when mothers get the least attention. Postnatal care makes sure that you are recovering well, as well as your baby.
Physical recovery
We check how you are healing after a vaginal delivery or C-section, including stitches and wound care, bleeding, pain, blood pressure and anaemia, and look out for postpartum complications such as infection or heavy bleeding.
Breastfeeding support
Breastfeeding is natural but not always easy at first. We help with positioning and latch, common problems such as sore nipples or low supply worry, and guidance on diet and rest while feeding.
Newborn care
A paediatrician is available for newborn follow-up visits, so your baby’s growth, feeding and general health can be checked alongside your own recovery.
Emotional wellbeing
Feeling tearful in the first few days is common. If low mood, anxiety or exhaustion persist, it is important to say so — postnatal depression is common and treatable.
Family planning and getting back to health
At your follow-up we discuss contraception and spacing of pregnancies, returning to exercise, pelvic floor recovery, and any health concerns carried over from pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes or high blood pressure.
Postnatal care in Wakad
Follow-up visits are scheduled so that both you and your baby are recovering well. Dr. Supriya Gaikwad sees you at Astral Hospital, Pink City Road, Wakad — the same doctor who followed your pregnancy.