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Visit at 4 to 6 Weeks Post Partum
The customary postpartum visit with the obstetric care provider offers a valuable opportunity to assess problems relating to the mother's nutritional status and breastfeeding experience.
Gathering Information
History—Sample Questions
General
How many hours of sleep are you able to get?
Have you gone to work outside your home or to school? If not, Areyou planning to do so?
Diet and Weight
How many times a day do you eat?
About how many glasses or cups of fluids are you drinking everyday?
How do you feel about your weight now?
If the mother is concerned about excessive weight, ask: Are youtrying to lose weight? How? What is your weight loss goal?
Breastfeeding
Are you continuing to breastfeed your baby? If mother is breastfeeding with or without supplementary formula, ask:
