The First Forty Days
purchase “The First Forty Days” HERE via Bookshop.org.
by Heng Ou
“This book is an incredible homage to women transitioning into the postpartum time after childbirth. This extremely important period in a new mother’s life requires essential body care and advice for moving through this period with nourishment and ease. The book offers “60 simple and delicious recipes like healing soups; replenishing meals and snacks; and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother and partner.” Among the recipes, the book also offers advice acting as the ultimate companion during the first forty days of healing the body.” – about The First Forty Days via thegoodtrade.com
“This book provides a great overview of how traditional cultures the world over have honored and helped to restore new mothers following childbirth while maintaining an open-eyed perspective on what is realistic in many western cultures today.” – AD
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