Visits After Giving Birth
2022-23 Edition
Why is it important to get a check-up after giving birth?
You will also need care after the baby is born. As a new mother, you may also need help in learning how to care for your baby and yourself. A new baby brings a lot of changes and you may need some help adjusting to changes in your body, your feelings and your relationships. A check-up with your doctor is an important way to get the care you need.
When should you go for a check-up after giving birth?
You should visit your doctor between 3 to 8 weeks after your baby is born.
Talk with your doctor and health plan to find out about what other services are available. Many health plans offer additional support and resources for women who recently gave birth. These additional services may range from educational materials (online and in print), classes, home visits, case management, and other support services.
What do the scores mean?
The scores show how well each health plan did at making sure that women had a check-up between 21-56 days after the birth of their baby. The higher score means more women got the right care at the right time.
The scores are based on information from at least 30 health plan member administrative records in 2021. Some plans also use patient medical records which are often more complete and result in higher scores. Plans that decide not to use medical records are likely to have lower scores.
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