Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of Patient-Initiated Encounters Before the 6-Week Postpartum Visit.
Danielle L FaldeLillian J DyreRamila A MehtaMegan E BrandaYvonne S Butler TobahRegan N TheilerEnid Y Rivera-ChiauzziPublished in: Maternal and child health journal (2024)
Early postpartum encounters were more common among primiparas and postpartum persons who were breastfeeding or had prolonged hospitalization, episiotomy, cesarean delivery, or operative vaginal delivery. Future studies should focus on the development of evidence-based guidelines for recommending early postpartum visits.