The six-week postpartum checkup is a comprehensive visit with your OB or midwife to check on your recovery after childbirth. Heres what you can expect during the appointment:

• Physical exam: Youll undergo a physical exam, including a pelvic exam, to check on your physical recovery from pregnancy and delivery. Your doctor will check your incision, uterus, ovaries, cervix, breasts, and general health. They will also check your vaginal discharge to ensure that youre healing well.

• Mental health screening: Youll have a mental health screening to see how youre doing emotionally.

• Tests or immunizations: You may need to undergo any tests or immunizations that you need.

• Birth control: This is a good time to ask for referrals and nail down your plan for birth control.

• Exercise and sex: If all is well, youll get the okay to start exercising and having sex again.

Its important to attend the six-week postpartum checkup to ensure that youre healing from the birth and recovering in general, both physically and emotionally. If you have any concerns or signs of complications before your scheduled visit, dont hesitate to call your healthcare provider.