Postpartum care

After childbirth, you go through a lot of changes, both physically and emotionally. You’re focused on caring for your new baby, but it’s also important to remember to take care of yourself.

At Aurora BayCare Medical Center, we know how important it is for mothers to pay attention to their health in the days and weeks following childbirth. Our expert team provides the guidance and support you need to manage postpartum depression, anxiety and other challenges.

Postpartum depression and anxiety: Why choose Aurora BayCare Medical Center?

We offer attentive, compassionate support for mothers after they give birth. At our program, you’ll find:

• Complete care: From your first prenatal visit to follow-up care after childbirth, we’re here to guide you through every stage of your journey. OB-GYNs, nurses and midwives work together to keep you healthy before, during and after baby’s arrival.
• Personalized attention: Every woman experiences motherhood differently. Whether you’re dealing with postpartum depression or having trouble breastfeeding, we design customized care plans to help you meet your unique challenges.
• Range of services: As part of Aurora BayCare, we offer a wide range of therapies and treatments for new mothers. Your maternity care team can connect you with services like behavioral health and pain management.

Our services for postpartum care

We help mothers feel their best after childbirth. Our postpartum care services include:

• Postpartum follow-up care: We recommend a follow-up visit no later than 12 weeks after labor and delivery. Your OB-GYN makes sure you’re healing well. We also check your blood pressure and heart health and ensure that you don’t have any abnormal bleeding.
• Postpartum depression treatment: Part of postpartum care is an evaluation of your emotional and psychological health. All too often, women assume that the “baby blues” don’t require treatment. But postpartum depression is a serious medical condition that we can manage with therapy or medication.
• Breastfeeding support: Many women face breastfeeding challenges after giving birth. Our board-certified lactation consultants help you manage your milk supply and ensure that breastfeeding is comfortable and productive for you and your child.
• High-risk health assessments: Women who had high-risk pregnancies, difficult births or other health challenges such as gestational diabetes may need extra care. We carefully monitor your recovery and discuss your plans for future pregnancies.

Conditions we treat

Although postpartum depression and anxiety are some of the most common health problems women face after childbirth, they aren’t the only challenges. At Aurora BayCare, we help new mothers who are experiencing:

• Crying spells
• Difficulty sleeping
• Mood swings
• Mother-baby bonding issues
• Obsessive-compulsive behavior
• Panic attacks
• Postpartum psychosis (confusion and hallucinations after birth)