Maternal Health in the US: Alarming Statistics and the Need for Postpartum Preparation
If you’re planning to have a baby and feel nervous about life as a new mom, don’t let anyone make you feel like planning for postpartum is unnecessary. The fourth trimester is critical — and yet, so many moms feel completely unprepared.
Often when I ask a pregnant mama if she feels ready for her fourth trimester, she’ll say something like, “I’m as ready as I can be, I guess.” Let me tell you: that’s not enough. We can be better prepared, and we should be. Postpartum doesn’t have to be a struggle, even if society tells you otherwise.
I see it all the time in my work with moms in South Jersey, Central Jersey, and the Philadelphia area. Women walk into my postpartum planning sessions feeling anxious, exhausted, and alone — many of them already battling postpartum depression or anxiety without even realizing it. They feel lost during one of the most awe-inspiring times of their lives. That’s why preparation matters.
Planning for postpartum means thinking about support, recovery, and real solutions — not just feeding and diaper changes. It’s about preparing for the physical, mental, and emotional realities of life with a newborn. Especially if you want to embrace natural or nontraditional parenting practices, planning is essential, because these choices aren’t always supported or understood by family, friends, or even care providers.
And here’s the reality backed by research:
88% of women felt unprepared for motherhood
95% felt unsupported after birth
71% were unprepared for breastfeeding
66% didn’t know how to manage mental health challenges
65% were surprised by sleep deprivation
64% didn’t anticipate the physical recovery from childbirth
57% were unprepared for relationship changes
39% felt unprepared to care for their baby
89% had no postpartum recovery plan
90% would advise other women to prepare more for postpartum
We can do better. You can do better. And one of the most impactful ways to support your postpartum journey is through placenta encapsulation. Moms in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area are increasingly turning to placenta pills to support recovery, hormone balance, and mental health during the fourth trimester. Placenta capsules can help reduce the risk of postpartum anxiety and depression, boost energy, and even support milk supply.
When you work with me, you’re getting more than just placenta encapsulation. I’m trained as a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with Postpartum Support International, and I support you through every step of the fourth trimester. We’ll create a plan that fits your body, your baby, and your family — so you don’t have to go it alone.
Your postpartum experience matters. You deserve to feel supported, empowered, and prepared. Don’t settle for winging it. Click here to learn more about placenta encapsulation and how I can help you thrive through your fourth trimester in South Jersey, Central Jersey, and Philadelphia.
