The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother (Hardcover) - Ou, Heng

Based on author Heng Ous own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi, a set period of confinement in which a woman remains at home focusing on healing and bonding with her baby, The First Forty Days revives the lost art of caring for the mother after birth. "A great read, especially during the second half of pregnancy. . . . Includes pantry and shopping lists to prepare beforehand, as well as step-by-step instructions for making everything from bone broth to body salves. It discusses how to approach relationships, setting guidelines for visitors, and asking for help and support from family and friends. Mother magazine The first 40 days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. As modern mothers are pushed to prematurely bounce back after delivering their babies and are often left alone to face the physical and emotional challenges of this new stage of their lives, The First Forty Days provides a lifelinea source of connection, nourishment, and guidance. The book includes 60 simple recipes for healing soups, replenishing meals and snacks, and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother.

Hardcover. English, Stewart, Tabori & Chang. 2016. ISBN: 9781617691836. 224 pp. Good in laminated hardcover. Book No: 83018