PP visits...how many and when?

[Acacia]

I am wondering how many postpartum visits you midwives do and when you typically do them.

[JunipersMom]

I do one 24-48 hours, a one week, two week, four week and then a final 6 week most of the time. It depends on the family and the situation - but that's my usual schedule.

[MsBlack]

I see families at 24hrs (but will call sooner depending on time of birth--for an early morning birth, I will call btwn 12-15hrs to check in, then visit next day)

Next visit is 72hrs or so (sometimes 4th day instead of 3rd if all is well)

next visit is 10-14days or so

final is 6wks, BUT

I call every day (unless fam calls me first) of the first week to check in.
I call once a week after 1st week through wk 4
I am available oncall 24-7 for fam's calls/visits if needed in first 2 weeks. Will make another visit or 2 after that if needed before 6wks (as with BF issues that may need more support/help), without charging anything more for it.

This schedule can vary, depending on experience of parents and how well all is going for mom/baby. I don't like to skip any of the 1st 3 visits, but don't call as often if it' s not needed--and 6wk checkup is optional tho most like to see me, get a baby weight and talk about stuff one last time.

[DallasCPM]

Same as JunipersMom.

[pamamidwife]

I do a 24 hour visit (or close to that, I'm not going to come at 4am!), a three day visit (because this is when the milk comes in, hormones are a little wonky and we do the first newborn screening), a one week visit and a two week visit. It's up to the clients if they want a six week visit. Some do, some don't. I am not a fan of six week visits - they're really a bittersweet time, but that closure needs to happen.

[Acacia]

I am just wondering because I will be 5 weeks pp on Saturday and my midwife has only been here once since the birth and that was to do the newborn screen at 4 days pp. I am a bit disappointed seeing as when we talked about pp visits I remember her saying she did a 3-4 day, 2 week, 4 week and 6 week. I was also told that she could do care for my infant until 6 weeks, but I don't even know how much she weighs at this point. I am pretty sure my little one is doing fine, but sometimes just having that extra assurance is needed. How do I go about voiceing my disappointment? I have sent e-mails because I don't want to seem like I am bothering her or being a pest. I am feeling stupid because my hubby was pretty against homebirth anyway and was upset at having to pay since we have really good insurance. It made him feel better because she would be doing check-ups on the baby so that would save on co-pays and gas. Now that we haven't seen her I know he is upset and just isn't saying anything to me. She has called me a few times, but only after I had made e-mail contact just to check in on me...what are your thoughts?

[birthgreeter]

Originally Posted by Acacia

I have sent e-mails because I don't want to seem like I am bothering her or being a pest. She has called me a few times, but only after I had made e-mail contact just to check in on me...what are your thoughts?

You need to tell her this. Send another e-mail to her, if you cant reach her by phone. Tell her what you said about your husband too. But-- she should be checking in on you in person.
I do the first check at day one or tow-depends on the time of the birth and if she is an experienced mom or not...a new mom I want to be there a little more often, and may go on day 1 and on day 2 and again on day 3-5 as needed. Then I go on from day 5 to one week, but will go sooner if needed (try to keep contact via phone with them too) then I see them from week 2-4 sometime...and again at 6 weeks. I will always go more often if needed, as I am sure most everyone would too.