What is meant by the ‚working conditions‘ of the postpartum phase?

The ‘working conditions’ of the postpartum are understood to include the following:

- Discomfort/pain due to healing after birthing.

- Adapting hormonally (and otherwise) to the non-pregnant state including new family and partner dynamics.

- Many hours daily spent carrying/feeding the baby and further infant care.

- Fatigue due to nightly care work.

- Possibly reduced social contacts due to time, lack of energy or baby-sitting issues.

These factors are called the ‘working conditions’ of the postpartum in this study and vary from woman to woman.