Congratulations on the arrival of your precious little one! At Columbus OB/GYN, we are committed to providing comprehensive postpartum care to support you and your baby during this transformative time.
Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals is here to guide you through the physical and emotional changes of the postpartum period, ensuring your well-being and the health of your newborn.
Postpartum care doesn’t end when you leave the hospital—it’s just beginning. At Columbus OB/GYN, we offer a supportive follow-up schedule to monitor your recovery and address any concerns during the weeks after birth.
Typically, a standard postpartum visit is scheduled at 6 weeks after delivery. However, you may need to be seen sooner depending on your individual needs. We often recommend:
During your postpartum visit(s), we’ll check a number of important aspects of your recovery, including:
These appointments are also a safe space to ask questions, share how you’re feeling, and get personalized advice for your next steps in recovery.
After childbirth, your body goes through a remarkable healing process. Whether you delivered vaginally or by cesarean section, postpartum care is essential to help you recover safely and feel your best.
At Columbus OB/GYN, we provide individualized follow-up to monitor your healing, manage discomfort, and address any complications that may arise.
Our providers offer support for:
We also advise on gentle postpartum exercises, proper nutrition, hydration, and rest to help you regain strength and energy.
Your postpartum visits are an opportunity to assess your healing, ask questions, and create a care plan that suits your unique recovery pace.
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby but can also come with challenges. Our team is available to provide guidance, support, and education on breastfeeding techniques, latching, milk supply, and resolving common breastfeeding difficulties. We are committed to helping you establish a successful breastfeeding relationship with your newborn.
The postpartum period can bring about a range of emotions, including joy, exhaustion, anxiety, and even sadness. Our compassionate healthcare providers at Columbus OB/GYN are here to address your emotional well-being.
Many new mothers experience emotional changes after birth, but when feelings of sadness, anxiety, or worry become intense or persistent, they may be symptoms of a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD), which includes conditions like postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. These conditions are common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of.
Signs may include:
We offer routine screenings during postpartum visits to help identify PMADs early and create a care plan that supports your emotional health. You don’t have to face this alone—we can connect you with trusted local therapists, support groups, and 24/7 mental health hotlines.
The excitement of bringing a new addition home to the family can be a very joyous, fulfilling time. However, not all new mothers experience these happy feelings. Instead, you may experience feelings of sadness, anxiety, or resentment after the birth of your child. In mild forms, it is often called having the “baby blues.”
However, not all cases of the “baby blues” go away after a week. When feelings worsen and become more severe or are persistent, this becomes a condition called postpartum depression. It is a medical condition and requires treatment and attention from a medical professional.
If you have postpartum depression, you may have difficulty performing tasks or making decisions. Postpartum depression usually develops within the first 1-3 weeks after birth, although it may occur any time after the new birth.
It is more likely that you will develop postpartum depression if you have had it before or have other psychiatric disorders or recently stressful life situations. Postpartum depression is very serious, and you need medical treatment and counseling to work through it. Your emotional health is just as important as your physical health.
If you are experiencing sad emotions after the birth of your new baby, there are several things you can do to help take care of yourself. These include:
However, if these negative feelings do not improve after a week, call your doctor. Worsening “baby blues” can be a symptom of severe postpartum depression.
If you do not call your doctor for help, they may worsen and become debilitating. If you are diagnosed with postpartum depression, the good news is that you can be treated. You may need to see a specialist who can help you with counseling. He or she may also prescribe certain medications for you called antidepressants. They are safe and effective in helping your depression improve.
If your feelings of hopelessness persist, there are support groups with women just like you with postpartum depression. These groups get together and talk about feelings as well as ways to cope and offer support to each other. In order to feel better, it is important to remember to take care of yourself.
While many postpartum symptoms are normal, some require immediate attention. Please call us right away if you experience any of the following:
Your safety and well-being are our top priorities. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and call us at (614) 434-2400.
Prioritize your physical and emotional health during your time as a new mother. It will allow you to be a better mother to your baby and enjoy the experience fully. Our medical professionals at OB/GYN are ready to guide you through postpartum by sharing our compassion and expertise every step of the way.
