Now that you have had your baby, your doctor may want to see you three to eight weeks after your delivery for a checkup called a postpartum visit.  Your doctor will want to do the following things at this visit:
* Perform a physical exam and Pap smear.
* Review your labor and delivery.
* Speak about breastfeeding and offer support programs, if needed.
* Talk about well child visits for your baby.
* Discuss family planning and birth control. 
* Ask if you are feeling sad or down.
* Address smoking cessation and counseling, if needed.

Write down any questions that you have about you or your baby and take them to your postpartum visit so your doctor can discuss these concerns.

Gateway’s MOM Matters® program can help you make your postpartum appointment and assist with transportation through the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP).  Please feel free to contact our Care Managers at 1-800-642-3550, Option 2 for assistance.