Term: Postnatal Care

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2010-11-18

Definition:

A series of regular contacts following childbirth between a health care provider and both mother and infant.

References 

• Brownell M, Chartier M, Au W, Schultz J. Evaluation of the Healthy Baby Program. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2010. [Report] [Summary] (View)