Women have babies every day. You see new moms out and about all the time. You've probably watched friends go through it seemingly without issue. And you've definitely seen celebrities "bounce back" within weeks of giving birth. As a society there isn't a lot of emphasis on the importance of the postpartum period. But Ou insists it is a woman's "birthright" to have a "gentle, supported postpartum period." And because of the way our healthcare system works, it's on us to make that happen. Wrapping your mind around the importance of it, and giving yourself permission to make it a priority, is the first step.