Postpartum care is one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of new motherhood. After months of pregnancy and the physical demands of childbirth, a woman’s body undergoes significant changes that require attention, care, and time to heal.

Preparing for the postpartum period is essential for new mothers, as it sets the foundation for recovery, support, and a smoother transition into parenthood. Yet 75% of women who participated in a survey for The Tenth were unaware of the necessary measures needed to take to recover physically postpartum. 

While childbirth is technically a biological event, the way women experience pregnancy and the postpartum period is heavily shaped by social and cultural factors.