Communities Empower New Mothers In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, new mothers are often burdened by invisible pressures to “bounce back,” to parent perfectly, to juggle work, family, and self-care flawlessly. Yet, in many traditional and indigenous cultures, motherhood was never meant to be a solitary journey. It was and still is a shared experience, woven with emotional, physical, and spiritual support from the community. The phrase “it takes a village to raise a

In India, the tradition of postnatal massage by a trained maalishwali or Indian dai has been an important part of postpartum care for generations. Far from being a luxury, the skilled touch of a trained masseuse gives new moms the healing and support they need during this crucial time.