Postnatal Care of the Mother & Baby

The social context of becoming a mother completely changes during the postpartum period, which is a time of transformation and reinforcement. The postnatal phase, which typically lasts up to six weeks, starts just after delivery. Additionally, some people may experience a delayed postpartum phase. varied cultures around the world have varied ways of helping mothers and babies after giving birth. Soothika, or a lady receiving postpartum care, is defined by Ayurveda as 45–90 days following delivery or until the start of the subsequent menstrual cycle.

The first fifteen days following delivery should be extremely careful.