Introduction: People of color and low-income and uninsured populations in the United States
have elevated risks of adverse maternal health outcomes alongside low levels of postpartum …

Objectives This study aimed to measure the incidence and identify predictors of postpartum
visit non-attendance, using medical records of women who received prenatal care and went …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether postpartum visit attendance was improved in women
exposed to a postpartum patient navigation program compared with those who received …

This study aimed to identify actual and perceived barriers to postpartum care among a
probability sample of women who gave birth in Los Angeles County, California in 2007 …

Objectives A two-part review was undertaken to:(1) summarize current guidelines on the
timing and frequency of postpartum follow-up care for generally healthy, non-high risk …

Background: Recent paradigm shifts in postpartum care have conceptualized the “fourth
trimester” as a critical transitional period requiring tailored, ongoing health care. However …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate rates of postpartum glucose tolerance testing in women diagnosed
with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and to assess factors associated with testing …

Background While there is considerable variability with respect to attendance at the
postpartum visit, not much is known about women's preferences with respect to postpartum …

Objectives: Few studies have examined factors associated with compliance with a
postpartum visit (PPV). The identification of such factors is of particular importance in …

Objectives The first 6 weeks postpartum represent a time of significant adjustment and
learning for parents. Healthcare providers accurately understanding parents' needs and …