Maternal Wellness:
The importance of medical care after childbirth
When a baby arrives in the world, the focus is all on the little one’s well-being. But, the mother’s physical and emotional health is equally important during this period. The actual delivery is not the end of the medical attention new moms need. There is all-important aftercare that, if not properly attended to, can lead to various ailments.
Common health problems after childbirth
Recent studies highlight that more than one-third of women experience health problems that persist in the months or even years after childbirth. These include:
Pain during intercourse
35%
Low back pain
32%
8-31%
Anal incontinence:
35%
Depression:
11-17%
Perineal pain:
11%
Fear of childbirth
(tokophobia):
6-15%
Anxiety:
9-24%
Secondary infertility
(was able to get pregnant once, but cannot conceive again)
11%
- Prevention:
Top quality prenatal care prepares the mother-to-be physically and psychologically for the many changes her body and mind will face.
- Knowledge and awareness:
Both health professionals and mothers must be on the lookout for possible signs of problems. Some of these manifest themselves after the time women usually have access to regular postnatal services linked to their pregnancy.
- Timely medical services when needed:
During childbirth and postpartum, the mother should have professional guidance that addresses her needs and concerns. She should be able to get care and have questions answered whenever she needs it.
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We’re here to support your health and your baby’s wellness every step of the way!
- Access to some of the world’s most prestigious maternity clinics, both in your home country and abroad
- Visits to doctors and specialists
- Diagnostic studies
- Prescription medications
- Care for maternity and newborn complications
- Complementary therapies with professionals that include chiropractor, psychologist, psychiatrist, osteopath and acupuncturist
- And much more!
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