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Profile What’s Included in the Postpartum Exam

Published on Wed Aug 09, 2023

Question: When we report global ob care, it includes a “postpartum exam.” What is the definition of the post-partum exam? Idaho Subscriber Answer: The postpartum exam is any routine care the ob-gyn normally gives after the birth of the baby. This exam occurs within the six-week standard time frame for a vaginal delivery or sometimes the eight-week period for cesarean. You can [...]
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