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postpartum check

FlowersbluepinkFlowersbluepink member
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Hi, can anyone tell me what a postpartum check is like after C/S? What are they looking for? What would potentially be wrong with our lady parts after surgical birth? I had a resident tell me that internal exams are not necessary after C/S. I'd like to know if this check up can be skipped or postponed. Its a busy time of year and my doc makes me wait forever and my day gets shot. I had a transvaginal U/S a few weeks ago. Wouldn't that adequately identify problems with uterus/cervix/etc ?? thank you!
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Re: postpartum check

  • luvbostonluvboston member
    You def need to go. They check the incision and do a full women visit Pap smear and all.
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  • EmR22EmR22 member
    I didn't have a pap but still had an internal exam. Don't skip it.
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  • SLGILL1978SLGILL1978 member
    I agree with all the above posters! Don't skip it. Having a c section is major surgery.
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  • slwprincessslwprincess member
    Don't skip it! This is basically like your annual appointment and the official "closure" of your pregnancy/post partum period. You want to go get the all clear.

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  • BootsOrHeartsBootsOrHearts member
    edited December 2013
    All I got was an incision check. Total waste of time. Call and ask what's involved. If its just that, you can look yourself or have your partner do it.
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