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The first forty days : the essential art of nourishing the new mother / Heng Ou ; with Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger ; photographs by Jenny Nelson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2016Description: 224 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781617691836
  • 1617691836 hbk)
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Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 618.6 O93 Checked out Bottom of p. 64 has some water damage 07/16/2024 33111009203569
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.



"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 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.



Cowritten by New York Times bestselling author Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger, 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.



Includes Color Photographs

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.

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