In a new study, Christine Agdestein has surveyed several aspects of the postnatal check-up. Agdestein is a specialist in general practice and a general practitioner, and is currently a PhD candidate ...

Experts have warned the well-being of thousands of women is being put at risk by the missed appointments, which can pick up serious problems such as postnatal depression. Teenage mothers and those ...

Amalie Rodum is at her postpartum check-up with general practitioner and researcher Christine Agdestein. In a new study, Christine Agdestein has surveyed several aspects of the postnatal check-up.

Although it's commonly known as the six-week check, this examination will take place some time between six and eight weeks after giving birth. Most women go to their GP for it (and do ask if you'd ...

Postnatal depression affects one in every ten women within a year of giving birth, however recent research from parents' charity NCT has discovered that nearly half (42%) of new mothers' mental health ...

GP practices will be required to provide a postnatal check to all new mothers between six and eight weeks after they have given birth, under new contract changes. A total of £12 million of additional ...