When you are having a baby going to the doctor becomes routine, especially towards the end. It's common for women to be exhausted and just plain sick of going to appointments, especially once the baby is born. Sticking to postnatal visits with your OB-GYN is essential. Vitals including blood pressure is checked at these visits and can alert to a potential problem that needs monitoring.

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