Postpartum care – what's new?

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The postpartum period is a time of significant emotional, social, and physical change for most women. This review focuses on recent evidence supported by systematic reviews and randomized, controlled trials to guide the care of postpartum women who are otherwise healthy. RECENT FINDINGS: Mental health outcomes are improved with postpartum support in at-risk women. Postpartum depression can be treated either pharmacologically …