Publication: Times of India
Date: 28.04.2026

Highlights expert insights on the growing “postpartum gap” in maternal healthcare, where support for new mothers significantly declines after hospital discharge. The article explains that while pregnancy and delivery care have improved in urban India, postnatal care remains fragmented, leaving mothers without adequate physical recovery support, lactation guidance, and mental health screening. It emphasises that the weeks after childbirth are medically critical, involving hormonal changes, healing, and emotional adjustment, yet are often overlooked as focus shifts to the newborn. Experts stress the need for structured follow-ups, home-based care, and integrated mental health support to prevent complications such as fatigue, infections, and postpartum depression, ensuring better outcomes for both mother and child.