Protecting a new mama's mental health

I recently read an interesting article article about other cultures and how they help prevent postpartum depression.Kathleen Kendall Tackett is a health psychologist and an international board certified lactation consultant. She has written an interesting article about the new mama's mental health. She writes about social structures and cultural rituals that are in place to support and nurture the new mother. From social seclusion and postpartum rest to protective measures that reflect the new mother's vulnerability, these are some of the things that other cultures are doing as preventative measures against postpartum depression.
And, unfortunately, we are missing something in our culture. Many new mamas often feel alone and isolated. We don't have many of those beautiful rituals in place in our society. Therefor, we must begin in pregnancy to strengthen mothers from the inside out so when they transition into a new mother, there is a strong inner foundation in place. How do we do that? Well, this is what I am working towards...