ABOUT US

We are here to help build a safe community and successfully prepare you for the postpartum period, possibly the most challenging and trying phase of any new mom’s life! We, Esha and Pooja, are childhood best friends and two working mamas navigating through the journey of motherhood while being pillars of support for each other.

When we each had our first child, we were so excited and couldn’t wait for all the cuddles, cooing, and cuteness. We prepared meticulously for a successful pregnancy and the baby’s arrival- from regular visits with our healthcare providers through the course of the pregnancy to prepare for the baby- setting up a nursery, doing hours of research on the best baby products, and taking every newborn class we could find. However, postpartum felt like a rude awakening!  While there was so much information and support available on taking care of ourselves during the pregnancy and taking care of our newborn bundle of joy, no one told us how to take care of ourselves after the delivery! We were in for a shock- from the body changes that no one told us about the complete shift of attention from the mother- who pushed out a human- to the baby! 

Over the last few years, each of us navigated through two challenging postpartum journeys filled with multiple complications- postpartum depression, multiple bouts of mastitis, urinary incontinence, and a general lack of preparedness going into it, especially the first time around. We were surprised and disappointed by the lack of conversation, resources, and education regarding this challenging phase! It’s almost as if “postpartum” does not exist. We started Postpartum Pals- to prepare, nurture, and support new moms through one of the most transformational phases of their motherhood journey by providing a vast network of resources and information. Our objective is to provide you, moms, the real truth- no sugar coating- so you aren’t caught off guard. We want to empower you with evidence-based information to enable you to make the right choice for you and your family. 

While the world is cooing over the baby, we are here for you, mama! We believe in holding the mother, not just the baby so that her struggles are recognized and validated, and she is empowered with all the emotional, physical, and practical support she needs after pregnancy and childbirth.