The first forty days : the essential art of nourishing the new mother / Heng Ou ; with Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger ; photographs by Jenny Nelson.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2016Description: 224 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781617691836
- 1617691836 hbk)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 618.6 O93 | Available | Bottom of p. 64 has some water damage | 33111009203569 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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 forty 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.The First Forty Days, fully illustrated to feel both inspiring and soothing, is a practical guide and inspirational read for all new mothers and mothers-to-be - the perfect ally during the first weeks with a new baby.
Emphasizes the importance of the first forty days after childbirth for mothers, describing traditions and rituals, as well as providing recipes designed to restore vitality, including oxtail stew and seasonal greens soup.-- Source other than the Library of Congress.
My story -- From the old ways to our way: postpartum for a new world -- The gathering -- The passage -- The gateway: the first forty days -- Filling your cup: what to eat -- The first forty days recipes -- Afterword: beyond the first forty days.