Hot Topics in Postpartum: Why the Six-week Visit is Outdated

Authors

  • Perle Feldman, MDCM, FCFP, MHPE McGill University Medical School, Montreal, Quebec, Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
  • Judy Hagshi, MD, CCFP McGill University Medical School, Montreal, Quebec, Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58931/cwht.2024.1319

Abstract

Gone are the days of the single six-week postpartum visit. Research has shown that healthcare, both physical and mental, must be more robust and comprehensive to adequately address the changes that occur and the ensuing challenges that transpire when welcoming a baby into the world.1 In this paper, the words woman and mother include all pregnant people and those who give birth.

Author Biographies

Perle Feldman, MDCM, FCFP, MHPE, McGill University Medical School, Montreal, Quebec, Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

Dr. Perle Feldman is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at McGill University. She practices and teaches family medicine in Montreal.

Judy Hagshi, MD, CCFP, McGill University Medical School, Montreal, Quebec, Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

Dr. Judy Hagshi is a dedicated family physician at the Herzl Family Practice Centre, affiliated with the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Quebec. Throughout her career she placed a strong emphasis on perinatal care. Recently she transitioned from catching babies to focus on enhancing the mental health of birthing individuals and their families. She is honoured to lead “The Fourth Trimester”, a multidisciplinary workshop series for Herzl patients, with plans to expand to other centres in Montreal and beyond.

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Published

2024-11-11

How to Cite

Feldman, P., & Hagshi, J. (2024). Hot Topics in Postpartum: Why the Six-week Visit is Outdated. Canadian Women’s Health Today, 1(3), 33–39. https://doi.org/10.58931/cwht.2024.1319

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Volume 1, Issue 3, Fall 2024

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