To be fair I don’t think it’s because other things are a priority..
I think new mother have lost out on getting support in many ways form family and health visitors and baby groups which does actually make a big difference to bonding because mothers usually have low self esteem if not supported.
However! There are other positive things that came of this.
They had their partners with them all the time at home and so weren’t alone. They could sleep in. They could get support. Beyond 2 weeks. Their mothers most likely were working from home too so were able to answer their calls. Every other friend of theirs was at the other end of the phone, all at home or most at least.
So it’s not the same “isolating” experience other mothers experience jn a sense.
I have a 6 months old so I too missed out on baby classes but honestly it’s not a major deal. I’m just lucky I have my husband at home and I’m not alone dealing with it all