Check key postpartum health markers to better understand your recovery after pregnancy.
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Your body goes through significant changes during and after pregnancy. The Custom Postpartum Health Test measures key biomarkers including electrolytes, liver and kidney function, blood counts, thyroid hormones (TSH & Free T4), vitamin D, B12, folate, ferritin, cortisol, cholesterol and lipids, and hemoglobin A1c to help you understand your health in the months after giving birth.
Some people experience changes in iron levels, vitamin levels, thyroid function, or blood sugar after pregnancy. These changes may affect energy levels, mood, and overall well-being. This panel can provide helpful insights to discuss with your healthcare provider.
This postpartum lab panel is ideal for individuals who:
Note: This test does not diagnose any medical condition. Always discuss symptoms and abnormal results with a healthcare provider.
Preparation: Fast for 12-14 hours (no food or drink, except water) before sample collection.
If you’re taking a supplement containing biotin (also called vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R), commonly found in products promoting nail, skin and hair health, we recommend that you wait at least 72 hours from your last dose before taking the test.
Postpartum recovery is different for everyone. Postpartum labs may help identify nutrient gaps, thyroid imbalance, inflammation, or iron deficiency that may contribute to fatigue, mood changes, or slow healing.
Some individuals may have lower levels of vitamin D, B12, folate, or iron after pregnancy, especially if their stores were low during pregnancy. These nutrients support mood regulation, energy production, immune system function, and breastfeeding demands. Checking these levels can help you and your healthcare provider decide whether additional support is needed.
Some women develop postpartum thyroid dysfunction, which may affect mood, metabolism, weight, and energy. This postpartum panel includes Free T4 and TSH to help assess thyroid health.
Pregnancy can temporarily impact insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels. This test measures hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and cholesterol levels to help you assess metabolic health after delivery.
1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Optimizing postpartum care. Committee Opinion No. 736. May 2018. Accessed March 1, 2026. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2018/05/optimizing-postpartum-care
2. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM); Morgan J, Bauer S, Whitsel A, et al. Postpartum visit checklists for normal pregnancy and complicated pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2022;227(4):B2B8. Accessed February 25, 2026. https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(22)00453-7/fulltext
3. American Thyroid Association. Postpartum thyroiditis. Accessed March 1, 2026. https://www.thyroid.org/wp-content/uploads/patients/brochures/Postpartum_Thyroiditis_brochure.pdf
4. American Frontline Nurses. Understanding postpartum nutritional deficiencies and how to support recovery. Published August 18, 2024. Accessed March 1, 2026. https://www.americanfrontlinenurses.org/post/understanding-postpartum-nutritional-deficiencies-and-how-to-support-recovery
<p>1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Optimizing postpartum care. Committee Opinion No. 736. May 2018. Accessed March 1, 2026. <a href="https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2018/05/optimizing-postpartum-care" target="_blank" title="ptimizing-postpartum-care" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2018/05/optimizing-postpartum-care</a></p> <p>2. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM); Morgan J, Bauer S, Whitsel A, et al. Postpartum visit checklists for normal pregnancy and complicated pregnancy. <i>Am J Obstet Gynecol</i>. 2022;227(4):B2B8. Accessed February 25, 2026. <a title="ajog.org" href="https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(22)00453-7/fulltext" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(22)00453-7/fulltext</a></p> <p>3. American Thyroid Association. Postpartum thyroiditis. Accessed March 1, 2026. <a title="Thyroiditis_brochure" href="https://www.thyroid.org/wp-content/uploads/patients/brochures/Postpartum_Thyroiditis_brochure.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thyroid.org/wp-content/uploads/patients/brochures/Postpartum_Thyroiditis_brochure.pdf</a></p> <p>4. American Frontline Nurses. Understanding postpartum nutritional deficiencies and how to support recovery. Published August 18, 2024. Accessed March 1, 2026. <a title="support-recovery" href="https://www.americanfrontlinenurses.org/post/understanding-postpartum-nutritional-deficiencies-and-how-to-support-recovery" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.americanfrontlinenurses.org/post/understanding-postpartum-nutritional-deficiencies-and-how-to-support-recovery</a></p>
Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.
Visit a Labcorp location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.
View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.
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Symptoms vary but may include:
These symptoms can have many possible causes. Lab testing can give you information to share with your provider but does not diagnose a condition.
Healthcare providers often assess postpartum health around 6–12 weeks after delivery, but testing may be recommended earlier or later depending on symptoms. You can take this test whether you are breastfeeding or not.
Abnormal levels may suggest various conditions, but further evaluation by a healthcare provider is necessary for a proper diagnosis. This postpartum test does not diagnose any medical condition.
No. This postpartum test measures physical health biomarkers but does not diagnose mental health conditions. If you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety, contact a healthcare provider right away.
You’ll be able to view your results for each test in your Labcorp Patient™ account as they become available. This test includes multiple tests, and you should be able to see all of your test results online within 1 day of when your samples arrives at our lab.
Yes, through Ovia Health by Labcorp. Ovia's postpartum experience is a comprehensive 12-month program designed to support you through every stage of recovery, with care that's personalized to your unique situation. From delivery type to individual health history, Ovia tailors the experience to what you need, whether that's tracking postpartum symptoms, mental health support, pelvic floor health, or guidance on conditions like gestational diabetes.
Download Ovia today to access personalized postpartum care built around you
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