The disheartening reality of American maternity leave hits hard when you're six weeks postpartum, as I currently am with my newborn. The lack of value placed on the family system becomes glaringly apparent. What compounds this issue is the absence of a robust postpartum care culture. In stark contrast to various cultures where doulas offer affordable services, creating nourishing foods, and executing rituals to support the postpartum journey, the American experience often involves a swift discharge home with minimal guidance.