Wishlist for Filipina mothers

The ‘fourth trimester’ or the first few months of motherhood can get rough for new mothers. — Agencies

PEOPLE tend to celebrate Mothers Day with flowers, a card, and a family meal. This will be my first year celebrating it as a mum, though I don’t yet expect a handmade card from my infant. While all the gifts above are welcome, I would like to offer an expanded wish list on behalf of mothers:

For new mums, offer help and support. The pains and challenges of pregnancy do not end at childbirth. Known as the “fourth trimester,” the first few months of motherhood can get rough. The body is still recovering from either natural birth or major abdominal surgery. The care and monitoring required toward a newborn means hardly any sleep. This abrupt change in lifestyle is stressful. Any form of help can be the best Mothers Day gift.