Women ’s Use of Health Care in the First 2 Years Postpartum: Occurrence and Correlates

Conclusions for Practice Among women already enrolled in a primary care practice at our medical center, health care utilization in the late postpartum period is high, but not universal. Understanding the characteristics of women who return for health care during this window, and where they are seen, can improve transitions of care across the life course and can provide opportunities for important and consistent interconception and well-woman messaging.
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - Category: Health Management Source Type: research