(Participant and Infant)

40-Day Postpartum Recovery Observational Pilot Study (2026 Cohort)
Principal Investigator: Zoe Weston, Medical Anthropologist, CNA, CPT

I, the undersigned, fully understand and voluntarily agree to the following:

1. I am the birthing parent and legal guardian of the infant who will be born during the study period (January–March 2026).
2. This independent private research study and the 40-Day Postpartum Recovery Program are educational in nature only. They consist of traditional and evidence-informed dietary, rest, and self-care practices using common household items. No prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, required supplements, medical devices, or invasive procedures are included or recommended as part of this program.
3. Zoe Weston is not my (or my infant’s) physician, midwife, pediatrician, nurse practitioner, or licensed healthcare provider. No medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional medical advice is being provided.
4. I agree to continue receiving standard medical care from my licensed obstetric and pediatric providers throughout the postpartum period. I will consult them before implementing any suggestions from the program, especially if I or my infant have any medical conditions, complications, or concerns.
5. I assume full and sole responsibility for all decisions regarding my own postpartum recovery and the care of my infant.
6. In consideration of receiving the complete 40-Day Postpartum Recovery Program at no cost and being permitted to participate in this research study, I hereby forever release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue DBA Zoe Weston LLC (and any assistants, contractors, heirs, or assigns) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, injury, illness, damage, or harm — physical, emotional, financial, or otherwise — that may occur to me or my infant during or after participation in this study or from following any part of the program, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.
7. This release explicitly includes, but is not limited to, any claims related to postpartum maternal health or infant health and development.
8. I understand this is a full and final release of all claims, known or unknown, and it is binding upon me, my infant, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.

I have read this document carefully, understand its contents, and sign it freely and voluntarily.