The postpartum period is a particularly difficult period of adjustment for modern women dealing with recovering from birth, the steep learning curve of how to care for an infant, body image concerns, and breastfeeding challenges. Added to this is the lack of support, that historically women received during this time period, leading to physical and mental exhaustion. Also known as the fourth stage of pregnancy, this sacred period needs to be reembraced for the short and long term health of both the mother and baby. These healing traditions of the Baby Moon period are thousands of year's old , common to all cultures, and are steeped in natural healing methods. In our fast pace society, we have let this vital knowledge lapse and the mother and baby dyad are suffering because of it. We will review the research that provides support for the return of these time honored traditions. This lecture will help the health care provider learn holistic systems supporting the physical, emotional and mental health of the mother and baby to aid and support the healthy transitions into life and to motherhood.