Recommendation ID
NG194/2
Question

Timing of first health visitor visit: What is the most effective timing of the first postnatal contact by a health visitor?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

For a short explanation of why the committee made this research recommendation, see the rationale section on first health visitor visit.

Full details of the research recommendation are in evidence review D: timing of first postnatal contact by health visitor.


Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Postnatal care
Number
NG194
Date issued
April 2021

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 30/04/2021