The Postpartum Period Is A Critical Window

The postpartum period starts right after birth, and it is often treated like the hard part is over. But the World Health Organization calls it the most critical and yet most neglected phase for both mother and baby.

Postpartum Period: Why the Real Risk Starts After Birth

It Lasts Longer Than Most People Think

People often think postpartum is just a few days or weeks. But it has three phases: an acute phase of 6–12 hours, a subacute phase of about six weeks, and a delayed phase that can last up to 6 months.

Postpartum Period: Why the Real Risk Starts After Birth