Preparation is Key for the Fourth Trimester

Preparation is Key for the Fourth Trimester  Postpartum care is vitally important, but planning for the few weeks following birth is just as essential. Last year the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommended earlier and more in-depth follow-up for patients during the immediate postpartum period. For good reason, as a large percentage of…

New Fourth Trimester Guidelines Highlight the Need for Follow-up Care

New Fourth Trimester Guidelines Highlight the Need for Follow-up Care Last year the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released new recommendations for obstetricians during the immediate postpartum period—what is referred to as the fourth trimester. The new guidelines suggest that post-natal appointments are set as early as three weeks or sooner after birth…