When does my post-partum checkup happen?

6 weeks: You will typically be seen at 6 weeks after delivery for vaginal exam, pap smear and discussion on birth control options.

4-6 weeks: Typically your post-partum checkup happens when your baby is 4-6 weeks old. If there are any complications during your pregnancy or delivery, your obstetrician will likely ask you to return sooner than that for the post partum checkup.

6 weeks: Most obs see mothers for routine checks 6 weeks after delivery. But, if you are having problems, excessive bleeding, breast pain or feelings of depression, call your OB right away.

Over time if ever: Handedness comes in at variable times in normal kids from mid 2nd yr to 4 or 5 if ever.Some kids will use both equally or favor one for one task & the other for another.A few will be ambidextorous.There is no reason to discourage use of a particular hand at any age. Handedness is centrally wired. Strong preference one hand before 15 mo may be a sign of mild CP & should be evaluated.