One in four Norwegian mothers skip postnatal check-ups despite free service, study finds

In a new study, Christine Agdestein has surveyed several aspects of the postnatal check-up. Agdestein is a specialist in ...
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Many mothers do not show up for postnatal check-ups

All Norwegian women who have given birth will be offered a postnatal check-up by their GP or midwife six weeks after giving ...
Daily Mail

350,000 mums miss postnatal checks: Health fears for women who don't attend vital appointments after giving birth

Experts have warned the well-being of thousands of women is being put at risk by the missed appointments, which can pick up serious problems such as postnatal depression. Teenage mothers and those ...
Pulse

GP postnatal checks are a vital part of women’s care, not a chore

I usually love the Copperfield posts; they can make me chuckle or raise an eyebrow. The contribution last week was a disappointing mess of inaccuracy and stereotype – and didn’t really feel like the ...