Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers

Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers. 

The analysis suggests that not all GP practices comply with the requirement to provide six to eight-week postnatal checks. And where those checks take place, it is not clear that GP practices are aware of NICE guidance which tells them in detail how to spot mental health problems and provide help. Healthwatch

See also:

• GPs 'are treating key check-ups for new mothers as a box ticking exercise', study suggests The Daily Mail
• Key appointment for new mothers treated as ‘tick box exercise’, group warns The Independent
• Postnatal checks are 'failing' new mothers, says patient group Metro