Future research is needed to address different aspects of postpartum health problems. This study has captured postpartum problems by their onset and measured health care seeking behaviour, however, a longitudinal approach would be helpful in identifying the trends and changes in postpartum problems with time. Moreover, larger sample sizes covering all groups of women including marginalized sections of the society would provide a complete description of the problem and its determinants. Qualitative methods are also needed to have a better understanding of women’s experiences with this heavy burden of ill-health during the postpartum period.