Postpartum Rest: Why Recovery Matters More Than We Think
Written By: Zeinab Uddin The postpartum period, often called the “fourth trimester,” is a time of deep healing, yet it’s too often rushed or overlooked. After birth, the uterus holds a large internal wound where the placenta was attached, roughly the size of a dinner plate. Once the placenta detaches, that site must heal while the uterus contracts back to its pre-pregnancy size. If such a wound were on someone's arm or leg, everyone would insist they rest and recover. But because we can't see it, mothers are often expected to carry on as if nothing happened. Postpartum rest [...]
