Around 6 weeks after birthGuidelineWith your doctor
Mother's six-week check
BP, stitches or wound, bleeding, mood, haemoglobin and contraception.
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- Some problems, like high blood pressure, can appear weeks after birth.
- Leaking urine at 6 weeks is common and treatable. Mention it.
- Choose contraception now. Pregnancy is possible before periods return.
Primary Citation: WHO postnatal care recommendations 2022; MoHFW
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming