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To propose a revised clinical model that transitions postpartum care from a single isolated visit into a continuous, individualized healthcare process.

April 24, 2018Obstetrics and Gynecology

ACOG Committee Opinion No. 736: Optimizing Postpartum Care

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Expert consensus reveals a restructured paradigm for comprehensive postpartum care in mothers, highlighting the need for continuous support during the fourth trimester.

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To propose a revised clinical model that transitions postpartum care from a single isolated visit into a continuous, individualized healthcare process.
Synthesized clinical recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Obstetric Practice regarding postpartum follow-up timing and clinical components.
Evaluated health domains across physical recovery, psychosocial status, chronic disease continuity, and necessary structural reimbursement reforms.
Advocated that initial contact occur within the first 3 weeks postpartum, progressing as an ongoing process that concludes with a comprehensive assessment no later than 12 weeks.
Identified essential domains for the comprehensive visit, including emotional well-being, infant feeding, contraception, physical recovery, and chronic disease management.
Emphasized care coordination for individuals with chronic conditions (such as diabetes, hypertension, and mood disorders) and the formal transfer of care to a primary care medical home.

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A 2018 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d896bf183921ebcaae2a92 https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000002633

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Expert consensus reveals a restructured paradigm for comprehensive postpartum care in mothers, highlighting the need for continuous support during the fourth trimester.

ACOG Committee Opinion No. 736: Optimizing Postpartum Care

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ACOG Committee Opinion No. 736: Optimizing Postpartum Care

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