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Why extended healing complicates return to work planning

My maternity leave ends next week and I still can't sit for long periods without pain from my episiotomy - I don't know how I'll manage a desk job

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The mismatch between institutional timelines and individual recovery creates practical and financial pressure to perform wellness.

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