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The First Forty Days
- The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
- Narrated by: Emily Durante
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
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The first 40 days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on author Heng Ou's 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.
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 40 days provide a lifeline - a 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. In addition to the recipes, this warm and encouraging guide offers advice on arranging a system of help during the postpartum period, navigating relationship challenges, and honoring the significance of pregnancy and birth.
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- Miss A A Izuebe
- 19-02-21
Amazing !! It's a must read for mums.
So insightful, with practical guidance on how to take the wisdom of the ancients and apply it to our modern time and reclaim this beautiful period that is 'the first forty days' post-partum
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- emmelina
- 21-09-22
Wow. An eye opening lesson
Baby, baby, baby. How can you give, love and be emotionally available without your own self care. Some great simple advice to help guide you through the first fourty days. Brilliant.
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- Alexandra Simmons
- 23-04-24
Loved it
Everyone should read this during pregnancy, wonderful, helpful book. Gives an alternative view of how to navigate postpartum to how the media and many view it.
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- Sagatka
- 12-06-23
Great Eye opener and heart warmer
so important knowledge in modern times to use postpartum time well. very recommended to all new mums! Take care of Yourselves
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