Dear juderma,

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 post-partum 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.

To make an appointment with a clinician at a Planned Parenthood health center, call 1-800-230-PLAN.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.