Results: Families described perceptions of the body as “open” and vulnerable to drafts or aire. Women reported that the cultural traditions of la cuarentena will “close” the body, and this was seen as the central purpose of postpartum recovery. Immigrant women reported that they hide their traditions in health care settings, recognizing that many providers don’t understand or trivialize their beliefs and customs. A lack of awareness of la cuarentena among health care providers is a barrier to many women seeking professional care.