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I just had a baby and I didn’t go back to the doctor. Should I go? I feel fine.
A: It's great that you feel fine, but it is a good idea for a woman and her baby to get checkups shortly after childbirth. This is called postpartum care. It is very important. It helps make sure you are healing normally from the birth and also checks on the health and progress of your new child. …
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