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Providing high quality postnatal care can impact on both short and long term maternal and infant health. There are an increasing number of women experiencing more complex pregnancies due to multi-morbidities, with women requiring support for a range of physical and mental health issues and complications following birth. This postnatal GP contact is an ideal opportunity to monitor and provide support and interventions for the women that require it. 

NHS GP 6 to 8 week maternal check 'what good looks like' guidance can be found here:

This has recently been updated and supports GPs to fulfil their contractual requirement around the maternal postnatal consultation and provides clear national advice to address unwarranted variation for the delivery of safer, more equitable, more personalised care.

Supporting resources

Find support here:

• Local Family Hubs - provide support in one place for families including free baby and parenting groups; healthy start vitamins; health visiting clinics; infant feeding support and lots more
• Local baby groups, classes, activities and support - find baby groups by area
• What's on and things to do - local activities and groups for parents, babies and children
• - trusted health advice and guidance for parents
• - phone: 01905 520 032
• Breastfeeding support
• National breastfeeding helpline: 0300 100 0212
• - safe sleep advice and bereavement support
• - supporting parents who have experienced birth trauma
• - easy ways to eat well and move more