Why Postpartum Care Matters

…and why it should be non-negotiable

After birth, a mother is as vulnerable as her newborn.
It doesn’t matter whether the baby arrives through a natural birth, a C-section, or a medicated birth—the threshold she crosses is the same. Birth is a journey through a liminal space, where the seen and unseen meet.

A woman walks out on the other side, forever changed.

Her body is tender.
Her spirit is exposed.
Her very identity is reborn.

And yet, in those raw and delicate first weeks and months, how she is held, supported, and cared for—or not—will shape her health, her well-being, and her ability to thrive for the rest of her life.

The Invisible Wound of Neglect

When a mother is left in isolation, scarcity, anxiety, loneliness, or overwhelm, the impact is devastating. It doesn’t just touch her—it ripples outward into her child’s emotional and physical health, her family, and ultimately, the entire fabric of society.

The way we care for mothers is the way we care for humanity.

And right now, if we’re honest, the way mothers are left to navigate postpartum largely alone is nothing short of heartbreaking.

My Own Journey

I didn’t fully understand this until I lived it myself.

My own postpartum journey opened my eyes to the systemic lack of care and understanding for new mothers—not just from society at large, but even from the professional systems meant to support us.

I can only speak from my own perspective, and from the stories other women have entrusted me with, but the pattern is clear: too many women step into motherhood without the care, reverence, and nourishment they deserve. Too many carry the weight of exhaustion, confusion, and grief in silence.

I have come to believe deeply that the transition from Maiden to Mother, as it exists in much of our Western world, has been stripped of its sacredness. It is no longer rooted in wholeness, in community, or in the greater good of all.

This has to change.

The Difference Support Makes

I was lucky.

I had the love of my husband, the steady presence of my family, and the hands of a few incredible care workers—a wise osteopath, the grounding of my yoga practice, and the embrace of my spiritual community.

They carried me when I couldn’t carry myself.
They reminded me of my strength when I doubted it.
They gave me the chance not just to survive—but to heal, to grow, and to thrive.

Without them, I know my story could have turned into one of collapse: into depression, anxiety, or overwhelming burnout. For their care, I am endlessly grateful.

But gratitude alone is just the start.

A Call for Change

Because here’s the truth: care should not be a privilege. Postpartum support should not depend on luck, access, or accident.

It should be the very foundation of our culture.

To restore the mother to her rightful place in society—to honor her, support her, and provide what she truly needs in this vulnerable time—is to build a healthier, more harmonious, more loving world for us all.

And so I feel called—not only to walk my own healing journey with gratitude—but also to speak up, to work toward the systemic shifts that are so urgently needed.

Because one day, when my daughter brings her own babies into this world, I want her to feel what I longed for: a postpartum anchored in joy, in love, and in sovereignty.

That vision is what keeps me going.

If you’d like to learn more about holistic postpartum care—and explore what a thriving, sacred, and supported transition into motherhood can look like—follow along here.