Mapping existing models of extended postpartum care and its benefits: a scoping review

Pregnancy and childbirth can exacerbate some medical conditions or cause them to emerge. Some of these conditions are only visible months or even years after delivery. Examples include depression, anxiety, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, incontinence and weight retention.

To promptly identify and appropriately manage these conditions, a more comprehensive health service delivery is needed. It should extend beyond 6 weeks postpartum and embrace multidisciplinary models of care.