What to Ask at Your 6-Week Postnatal Check-Up
New mother
The six-week postnatal check isn’t just a formality—it’s a key moment to focus on your recovery, your emotions, and your future wellbeing. After the intense experience of birth, this appointment is a chance to reflect, ask questions, and advocate for the care you deserve.
Why It’s More Than Just a Check-Up
Too often, this appointment centres around the baby—but it’s also about you. Your physical healing, mental health, and emotional wellbeing all matter. Whether your birth was straightforward or complex, this is your space to be seen, heard, and supported.
What You Should Ask at Your Postnatal Check
1. Is My Body Healing Properly?
Caesarean or Perineal Healing: Ask about the condition of your scar or stitches and mention any pain, discomfort, or pulling sensations.
Postnatal Bleeding (Lochia): Discuss what’s normal, and when it’s time to seek help for persistent or heavy bleeding.
Pelvic Floor Symptoms: If you’re experiencing leaks, heaviness, or pain, these are not things you have to just live with—ask about pelvic floor physiotherapy.
2. Is It Safe to Have Sex Again?
Resuming intimacy can bring up physical and emotional concerns. Ask:
When is it safe for me to have sex again?
What can I do if it’s painful or uncomfortable?
Are there treatments or referrals if I’m struggling emotionally or physically?
It’s OK if you’re not ready yet. This conversation is about informed choice and comfort—not pressure.
3. How Am I Coping Emotionally?
Low Mood, Anxiety or Disconnect: If you feel weepy, overwhelmed, anxious, or unlike yourself—say so. These are valid signs of postnatal mental health struggles.
Support Services: Ask about counselling, community groups, or mental health referrals that can support your emotional recovery.
4. What About Exercise, Nutrition & Family Planning?
Exercise: Is it safe to return to walking, lifting, yoga, or running? Ask for personalised advice, especially if you had complications.
Energy & Diet: Persistent fatigue, dizziness, or dietary challenges while breastfeeding can signal something that needs support.
Contraception: Discuss options compatible with breastfeeding and future family planning.
5. Can We Talk About My Birth Experience?
So many parents leave birth with unanswered questions. You might not know why things unfolded the way they did—or you might just need someone to really listen.
Ask for a birth debrief.
It’s your right to understand your birth story, get clarity, and make peace with what happened.
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Your body matters. Your voice matters. Let’s make sure you feel whole again.
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