The Legacy of Silence: Breaking the Cycle of Postpartum Neglect

Postpartum women have been expected to suffer in silence for generations. From cultural expectations to gaps in medical care, the system has never been designed to support mothers after birth.

In this episode, we’re uncovering the historical and cultural roots of postpartum silence, why the 6-week checkup is not enough, how the healthcare system continues to fail moms, and what we must do to break the cycle—for ourselves and future generations.

It’s time to name the silence—and end it.

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