Need urgent help after childbirth? For severe or rapidly worsening physical symptoms, immediate danger, thoughts of self-harm or harming someone else, severe confusion, hallucinations, frightening beliefs or inability to stay safe, seek urgent in-person help now. In India, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department. For immediate mental-health support, call Tele-MANAS at 14416 or 1-800-891-4416. Do not wait for an app response, assessment result, appointment or email.
Postpartum recovery support for your body, mood, sleep and daily life
Recovery after childbirth is not one six-week checklist. Physical healing, bleeding, pain, feeding, sleep disruption, medicines, mood, identity, relationships, work, household responsibilities and access to help can change at different speeds.
The Nily postpartum recovery and wellbeing program helps you check in privately, organize what is changing, build manageable daily support and recognize when routine self-guided care is not enough. It complements postpartum medical care; it does not replace it.
Recovery is tracked longitudinally instead of resetting with every visit, and every limit on what this program can and cannot do—diagnosis, therapy, emergency care—is stated plainly here, not implied.
No card required to begin—your information stays private and under your control.
The check-in is not a diagnosis, emergency assessment, postpartum examination or guarantee of physical or emotional recovery.
Illustrative app view — the Nily app is live on Google Play and the App Store
What is postpartum recovery?
Postpartum recovery is the physical and emotional adjustment period after childbirth—healing, bleeding, feeding, sleep, mood and daily functioning all shift at their own pace. There is no single timeline: many changes ease within weeks, some need longer or professional support, and severe symptoms always call for prompt clinical review, not a wait-and-see approach.
Postpartum care for mothers is not one-size-fits-all
Physical recovery, sleep and fatigue, nutrition, mood and the right moment to seek extra support can all move at completely different speeds. The sections below cover each area on its own terms, because a single postpartum plan rarely fits every birth experience or every person.
Physical recovery
Mood and emotional change
Sleep and exhaustion
Food, hydration and recovery
Movement and function
Relationships and practical support
How the Nily postpartum pathway works
Step 1
Check urgent needs first
Step 2
Complete a private wellbeing check-in
Step 3
Choose the support area that matters now
Step 4
Build a manageable daily plan
Step 5
Track changes without demanding perfection
Step 6
Review or escalate
What the postpartum wellbeing program is designed to include
Recovery-aware daily plan
Physical and emotional check-ins
Nutrition and hydration support
Postpartum appointment preparation
Mental-health support pathway
Explore Mental Wellbeing Support Explore Mental-Health Consultation Pathways
Consent-based longitudinal summary
Is this postpartum program right for you right now?
Pricing
The app is free forever — pay only for the program you choose
- Start free — the Nily app, your daily check-ins and tracking cost nothing
- No card, no catch to begin
- Premium features live in one optional Nily PRO, when you want more
The most private questions, answered in private — from home.
256-bit AES encryption at rest · TLS in transit. Your health data never leaves the people you trust.
What's included
Availability
Fee
Who this is not for
Choose the right postpartum starting point
| What is happening now | Relevant pathway | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Severe physical symptoms or immediate danger | Call 112 | Do not complete the program first |
| Thoughts of harm, severe confusion or frightening beliefs | Mental-Health Safety Guidance | An app cannot assess or monitor the crisis |
| Unsure how recovery and mood are changing | Postpartum Wellbeing Check-In | Non-diagnostic starting point only |
| Want structured daily recovery support | Postpartum Wellbeing Program | Does not replace postpartum care |
| Mood, anxiety, stress or sleep is central | Mental Wellbeing Program | Not therapy or crisis care |
| Need an individual medical discussion | Doctor Consultation | Provider scope and availability must be confirmed |
Postpartum depression deserves a clear pathway—not a marketing label
Postpartum depression is different from ordinary short-lived mood changes. Persistent sadness, loss of interest, severe anxiety, hopelessness, guilt, difficulty functioning, thoughts of death or suicide and other concerning changes require appropriate human assessment.
A screening questionnaire can support early identification but cannot diagnose postpartum depression or prove that someone is safe. Do not use a score to dismiss explicit concern, alarming behaviour, severe functional change or frightening free text.
Postpartum psychosis and acute mental-health change are emergencies
Severe confusion, hallucinations, beliefs not based in reality, extreme agitation, major behavioural change, very little sleep with unusual energy, or thoughts of harming yourself or the baby require immediate human assessment. Do not leave the person alone if immediate safety is uncertain. Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Nily must not route these responses to a chatbot, ordinary booking queue, lead form, discount, program purchase or "finish the assessment" screen.
Know when physical symptoms cannot wait
Seek urgent in-person care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms after childbirth, including heavy bleeding with weakness or fainting, chest pain, breathing difficulty, seizures, severe headache with vision changes, severe abdominal or pelvic pain, or another symptom that feels dangerous. This list is not complete.
Contact the relevant professional promptly for persistent fever, worsening pain, wound concerns, breast redness with illness, painful swelling in a leg, difficulty urinating, worsening bleeding or any concern about prescribed medicine. Follow the discharge instructions and emergency guidance provided by the treating team.
Read Nily's Safety GuidanceFeeding choices should not determine whether support feels respectful
People may breastfeed, chest-feed, express milk, combination-feed, use formula or change plans. The program should provide neutral, safe support and route feeding, breast, medicine or infant-growth concerns to appropriately qualified care.
Do not use guilt, purity claims, guaranteed supply language or product marketing disguised as clinical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine because of public feeding content.
Privacy for postpartum and family information
Birth history, recovery symptoms, feeding information, mood, safety responses, pregnancy information, medicines, infant information and relationship context are sensitive. Nily must not convert them into advertising audiences, lead scores, session-replay content or remarketing triggers.
Show the core check-in result and urgent guidance before optional account creation. Explain what is stored, why, who can access it and how to exercise available choices. Review the Privacy Policy, Data Use Notice and Consent Choices.
For non-urgent product, privacy or support questions, email Info@annotatory.com. Email is not an emergency channel.
Frequently asked questions
What does postpartum recovery include?
Recovery can involve physical healing, bleeding, pain, sleep, nutrition, feeding, mood, relationships, daily functioning and follow-up care. The experience and timeline differ for each person.
Is postpartum the same as postnatal?
Both terms are used for the period after childbirth. "Postpartum" often emphasizes the person who gave birth, while "postnatal" may refer to the person and newborn-care period. Nily uses both naturally without creating duplicate pathways.
Can the Nily check-in diagnose postpartum depression?
No. It can organize reported concerns and show appropriate next steps. Diagnosis requires qualified individual assessment.
What is the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression?
Short-lived emotional changes can occur after birth, while persistent, severe or functionally impairing symptoms may need professional assessment. Do not use a website definition to delay help when symptoms feel concerning or unsafe.
What if I have frightening thoughts?
Seek prompt human assessment. If you may harm yourself or someone else, cannot stay safe, feel severely confused or experience hallucinations or frightening beliefs, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department now.
Can I exercise after childbirth?
The appropriate timing and type depend on birth, recovery, symptoms, wounds, pain, pelvic-floor function and professional advice. Nily does not publish one universal return date.
Is this a postpartum weight-loss program?
No. Recovery, nourishment, function and wellbeing take priority. Anyone seeking later weight support should use a recovery-aware professional pathway without a "bounce back" deadline.
Does the program support feeding concerns?
It can help organize routines and questions, but pain, breast symptoms, milk-supply concerns, infant growth, medicines and feeding difficulties may require appropriately qualified individual care.
Can a partner or family member use this page?
Yes. Supporters can learn warning signs and available pathways, while respecting the postpartum person's privacy, choices and safety.
Does joining include a doctor or therapist?
Only if the current program scope explicitly includes a separately verified professional service. Program enrolment alone must not imply guaranteed access to a clinician.
Is the program available across India?
Digital support may be accessible nationally, while consultation availability can vary. Current scope, provider and price must be shown before payment.
How can I contact Nily?
For support or privacy questions, email care@nily.health. For business or partnership enquiries, email Info@annotatory.com.
Start with how you are recovering today
Complete a private check-in, see the core result before creating an account and choose the next step that fits your physical recovery, emotional wellbeing and current support.
Nily supports education, tracking and care navigation. It is not an emergency, maternity, psychiatric or crisis service and does not replace individualized postpartum care.