Perspective: Many new moms are 'cleared' six weeks after birth. But the postpartum period isn’t over.
Researchers say Year 1 is critical for children and parents alike. “For the child, the brain is growing rapidly and the experiences that happen and the neurological pathways that are developed stay with the child for a lifetime,” says Dennis.
To this extent, federal policies — on maternity leave, for example — matter. They create a model, explains Dennis, who points to Canada’s, which can be stretched to as much as 18 months. “We’ve taken the big perspective on postpartum, recognizing that it takes time to recover from childbirth, learn about a baby and adapt. I think that is needed if you want to have a broader perspective of postpartum.
“We simply don’t prepare for parenthood,” adds Gunyon Meyer. “And I think that’s a lot of what we really need to do. There’s way more to prepare for than decorating a nursery.”
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