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In Today's Issue:
🤖 Trading True Postpartum Wisdom for Gadgets? Let’s Talk Tech.
💪 Safe Postpartum Exercise Without the “Bounce-Back” Pressure
✨ New Website!!! + New Directory
Have you noticed the surge of new tech innovations aimed at postpartum mothers? AI-driven placenta analyzers. Smartwatches that ping you if you’re “at risk” for postpartum depression. On the surface, it might seem like a sign the world is finally paying attention to postpartum care—hallelujah, right?
Not so fast.
Technology isn’t automatically our ally if it steers us away from the very wisdom that has carried mothers through centuries. We’re seeing more and more gadgets replace human connection and deep, holistic care. As providers, we must ask ourselves: Are we trading real knowledge and reverence for a beep or a buzz?
Yes, we want all the data we can get, but if we rely solely on these tools, guess what happens? We end up with fewer well-trained providers who truly understand the postpartum body. AI can’t replace the intuition, experience, and heart-led understanding a skilled practitioner brings. Placenta analysis becomes a sterile checklist instead of a deeply informative process guided by hands-on expertise.
Let’s get real: the postpartum period is a sacred window of transformation. If we depend on an alarm to “inform” a mother she’s not okay, we’ve already lost touch with her innate sense of self. Does this watch encourage her to dig into her root cause of depletion, nutrient deficits, or emotional overload? Or does it simply beep and point her to the nearest prescription pad?
Meanwhile, we end up ignoring the power of true connection—nourishing food, well-trained providers, a safe space to rest—because we’ve outsourced maternal health to a digital device.
Postpartum is not an assembly line—it’s a time of deep reverence and inner knowing. The human body has its own intelligence, shaped by centuries of lineage, cultural traditions, and spiritual beliefs. When we drown that out with trackers, sensors, and data points, we become increasingly disconnected from the very energies that sustain us: the Earth, real community, and our own intuition.
Sure, there are exceptions—constant glucose monitoring, for example—but the grand promise of “Tech Will Save Postpartum!”? That’s a slippery slope if it only leads to more apps, more prescriptions, and fewer truly trained providers.
The Path Forward: Tapping Into Ancient Wisdom
Instead of throwing money and attention at gadgets, what if we:
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Reconnect Women with Their Inner Knowing
Honor the mother’s intuition. Encourage mindful practices that let her tune into her body’s signals without needing a watch to beep at her. -
Prioritize Traditions and Lineage
Traditional postpartum practices—from nourishing bone broths to herbal steams—didn’t survive generations by accident. They’ve helped mothers heal deeply because they address the whole being—body, mind, and spirit. -
Train Providers to See the Whole Woman
We need more professionals who understand postpartum from a root-cause perspective, not a “check the symptom box” approach (this is exactly what Postpartum University® does!). This isn’t a place for band-aids or quick fixes; it’s about holistic solutions and genuine support. -
Build Real Community and Support Networks
Community care beats an app any day. Let’s revive the circle of women who guide and uplift each other during this transformative window.
A Call to (Re)Action
Yes, science and technology can play supporting roles in postpartum care—no question. But they should never replace the core wisdom of connection, nourishment, and holistic healing. As providers, it’s our responsibility to keep mothers anchored to what truly matters, not whisked away by the next gadget or alarm.
So let’s keep championing a future of postpartum care that balances innovation with reverence. One where the mother’s voice—not a beeping watch—takes center stage. Where placentas aren’t processed by AI alone but honored through skilled human hands and eyes. Where postpartum depression isn’t “flagged” by a device but gently supported by empathy, nourishment, and unwavering care.
Thank you for being part of this movement. Together, we’re bringing real postpartum wisdom back into the hands—and hearts—of the families who need it most.
💪 Safe Postpartum Exercise Without the “Bounce-Back” Pressure
Curious how to guide new moms toward movement that truly supports healing—not just “snaps them back” to a pre-baby body? In our latest podcast episode, we’re cutting through the noise of quick-fix workout trends and honing in on breathwork, gentle strength-building, and meeting each mother where she is. It’s a fresh look at postpartum exercise that honors both the physical and emotional journey. If you’re a provider looking for ways to offer real, sustainable support—rather than piling on more body-shaming “bounce-back” messaging—this conversation is for you.
✨ New Website!!! + New Directory
We’re this close to unveiling our all-new website—and with it comes our updated Provider Directory, which will be shared publicly for the first time! If you’re already certified through Postpartum University®, now is the time to snag your spot. Simply email us back and we’ll send you the private link to set up your profile. We can’t wait to showcase all of your hard work and dedication in bringing holistic postpartum support to moms everywhere!
Not Certified Yet?
Our next Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program cohort opens in March 2025, and the waitlist is now live! By joining early, you’ll be the first to know about special enrollment discounts before we open to the public.
Get on the Waitlist
Thank you for tuning in and for all the incredible work you do in supporting mothers and families. With every conversation we spark, every barrier we break, and every resource we share, we’re rewriting the rules of postpartum care—together. Let’s keep championing holistic, connected, and deeply human approaches in our work, and never forget the profound power each of us holds to shape a healthier, more nurturing world for mothers. Until next time, keep asking questions, trusting your intuition, and standing boldly for the care our communities truly deserve.
Appreciating You,
Maranda Bower
CEO & Founder of Postpartum University®
www.PostpartumU.com
