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<p>Post-natal care can be delivered by a number of different providers, including
midwives, health visitors and general practitioners. NHS England and NHS Improvement
expect commissioners and providers of maternity care to pay due regard to the National
Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. NICE guidance on ‘Postnatal
care up to eight weeks after birth’ states that at each postnatal contact, women should
be asked about their emotional wellbeing, what family and social support they have
and their usual coping strategies for dealing with day-to-day matters. At the end
of the postnatal period, the coordinating healthcare professional should ensure that
the woman’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing is reviewed. NHS England and
NHS Improvement are reviewing the available evidence to establish a clearer picture
of current practice in this area.</p><p> </p><p>A decision on whether to specifically
include a six-week postnatal maternal health check in negotiations for changes to
the 2020-21 contract has not yet been taken.</p><p> </p>
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