Every year on 9 August, Singapore celebrates progress, resilience and national pride. And while we cheer for advancements in technology, infrastructure and education, there’s a quieter conversation that deserves just as much attention—the health and wellbeing of Singapore’s mothers.

Postpartum wellness is often seen as a private matter. But it shouldn’t be. In a country that champions growth and innovation, our approach to postnatal care must evolve too.

At Orchard Clinic, we’re reimagining what postpartum recovery looks like—beyond tradition, beyond aesthetics, and beyond the outdated idea that mummies simply have to “bounce back.” This National Day, we shine a spotlight on the very women who keep our families going and ask: How can we care for them better?

In Singapore, most mothers are discharged from hospital just days after giving birth. What happens next is often left to personal networks, confinement nannies, or Google searches.

But consider this:

• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation) affects up to 60% of women post-birth
• Pelvic floor dysfunction, including urine leaks, is common—but rarely addressed early
• Postnatal movement issues, back pain and fatigue can last months or years without proper care

These are not rare complications. They are everyday struggles faced by women across the country—and yet they remain poorly understood and under-supported.

What a Modern Singaporean Approach Could Look Like

Reimagining postpartum wellness means moving beyond short-term fixes. It means giving women the tools, time and respect needed to support deep physical recovery—just like we would for any other major life event.

At Orchard Clinic, we believe Singapore can lead this change. Our approach integrates:

• Machine-based support with Embody and Emsella to address weakened core and pelvic floor
• Functional reviews to assess C-section recovery, posture and muscle coordination
• Guided exercise through Floorwork, tailored to a mummy’s real postnatal needs
• Ongoing support—not just six weeks, but across the entire first year and beyond

It’s not about luxury. It’s about access to informed care that helps mothers live, work and move with confidence again.

A New Standard for the Nation’s Mummies

When we invest in the wellbeing of mothers, we’re building stronger families, healthier children and a more resilient society. This National Day, let’s expand the definition of healthcare to include the quiet, unseen aspects of motherhood recovery.

Because in a modern Singapore, postpartum wellness is not a luxury—it’s a standard we should be proud to uphold.