What postpartum visits are included in the birth package?

Three postpartum visits are included: a 24–48 hour visit, a 2-week visit, and a 6-week visit. These cover newborn assessment, mom's recovery, lactation support, postpartum depression screening, and birth control discussion.

Do you screen for postpartum depression?

Yes. Postpartum depression and anxiety screening is included at your postpartum visits. If you're experiencing symptoms, Kristen will connect you with appropriate support and resources — you don't have to navigate that alone.

Postpartum Care · Prosper, TX · Collin County

Fourth Trimester Support That Doesn't Disappear After Birth

Q: What newborn screenings are performed?

We perform newborn screenings including the metabolic screen (testing for 60 conditions) and congenital heart disease screening. Newborn hearing screening is arranged with our referring audiologist 1–2 weeks after birth. We also file your baby's birth certificate.

The weeks after birth are just as important as the months before. TFBW stays with you through your 24-hour visit, 2-week check, and 6-week postpartum appointment — all included, all with the same midwife.

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Care Doesn't End at Birth

The fourth trimester deserves real support

The postpartum period — the first 12 weeks after birth — is one of the most physically and emotionally demanding seasons a family will ever navigate. Yet most obstetric care models send new mothers home with a single 6-week appointment and very little in between.

At Texas Family Birth & Wellness, postpartum care is built into your journey from the beginning. Three dedicated visits, newborn screenings, lactation support, postpartum mental health screening, and 24/7 on-call access — all included in your birth package.

Because the care you receive after your baby arrives matters just as much as the care you received before.

Newborn postpartum care at Texas Family Birth & Wellness

Your Postpartum Visit Schedule

Three visits. All included. All with Kristen.

24–48

Hours

First Postpartum Visit

Your first postpartum visit happens 24–48 hours after birth, done at your home as long as you're comfortable with that. We assess mom's physical recovery, perform newborn screenings, check baby's weight and feeding, and make sure your family is off to a strong start.

Weeks

Two-Week Visit

At two weeks postpartum, we check mom's healing, reassess lactation, screen for postpartum depression and anxiety, and address any concerns that have come up in the first two weeks home with your baby.

Weeks

Six-Week Visit

Your comprehensive six-week postpartum visit covers full physical exam, birth control discussion, postpartum mental health assessment, and transition planning for ongoing well-woman care. This is your official clearance appointment.

Newborn Care

Everything your baby needs in the first hours and days

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Metabolic Screen

The newborn metabolic screen tests for 60 rare but treatable conditions. Included in your package.

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Hearing Screening

Newborn hearing screening is set up with our referring audiologist 1–2 weeks after you give birth — a quick, painless test that provides important early information.

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Congenital Heart Screening

CCHD (congenital heart disease) screening uses pulse oximetry to detect heart conditions that may not be visible at birth.

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Birth Certificate Filing

We handle the filing of your baby's birth certificate — one less thing to think about in those first beautiful, exhausting days.

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Lactation Support

Laura Silvas, RN, IBCLC provides lactation visits 3–5 days postpartum — in-home support for the time when you and baby are both learning how to do breastfeeding together.

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Postpartum Mental Health

Postpartum depression and anxiety screening at every postpartum visit. If you're struggling, Kristen will connect you with the right support — you don't navigate this alone.

Common Questions

Postpartum care at TFBW

Yes. All three postpartum visits — 24-hour, 2-week, and 6-week — are included in the all-inclusive $7,500 birth package. There are no additional charges.

Call us. Problem visits are included at no extra charge, and our on-call line is available 24/7. We would rather you call with a question that turns out to be nothing than wait and worry.

Yes. Postpartum depression and anxiety screening is part of every postpartum visit. If you're experiencing symptoms, Kristen will connect you with appropriate support and resources.

We perform the metabolic screen (testing for 60 conditions) and congenital heart disease screening. Newborn hearing screening is arranged with our referring audiologist 1–2 weeks after birth. We also file your baby's birth certificate. All included.

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Your whole journey, supported

Schedule a free Discovery Consultation to learn how TFBW supports your family from the first prenatal visit through the full postpartum period.

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