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The First Forty Days

The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother

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The First Forty Days

By: Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Marisa Belger
Narrated by: Emily Durante
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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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©2016 Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, and Marisa Belger (P)2019 Tantor Diets, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Infants & Toddlers Motherhood Parenting & Families Relationships Sexual & Reproductive Health Postpartum Diet
Practical Postpartum Guidance • Comforting Maternal Advice • Flexible Recovery Approach • Diverse Cultural Insights
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Must read for every mama to be, wanna be or for an amazing and warm piece of information

Must read!

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If there was one book to read in pregnancy, this would be the one I recommend. There is so much focus on preparing for the baby. When will you need to be preparing for the mom and the transition into motherhood whether it’s the first time or the third or 10th.

The absolute most read book in pregnancy!

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I like the recipes and mix of different birth cultures etc but lost me when she started talking about woke stuff. could have had a nice book without adding that in.

nice looking recipes

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Great book for a first time mom. The book is a great guide to postpartum at home. You learn how to focus on you and healing you after delivery.

Gift this book to a momma or for yourself

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A must read for every pregnant woman!
I share this book with the families that attend my childbirth education classes.

Excellent!

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Wish I knew if this during my first pregnancy. Made all the difference the second time around.

Brilliant.

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Amazing book! I recommend to all expecting and mothers postpartum. There’s a lot of great recipes too.

Postpartum advise

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Great read! Much better than the 4th trimester book. Read this one! I wish I had read this with my first pregnancy.

Very helpful!

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I really needed to read this book and learn about the rite of passage of new mamas. I will honor myself and my needs in these first 40 days

I wil

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This is practical and the insights are not only important but achievable! This is a great resource for all mothers no matter how you choose to birth. It gives a very real insight into the cocoon of postpartum and how best to navigate it.

An essential read for mother to be AND those supporting her!

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