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# The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother

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After labor, it's time for rest: A gentle guide to zuo yuezi , the ancient Chinese practice of postpartum self-care, including sixty simple recipes. The first forty days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on 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. This book includes sixty 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 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. Fully illustrated, it 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. "Bringing our attention back to the importance of the postpartum period for new mothers helps to create space for this essential period of integration and recovery . . . an invaluable companion during the first 40 days and beyond." —Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein, filmmakers, The Business of Being Born

Review: Lovely book for all mothers - Great book with lovely recipes. Definitely recommend for all mothers but especially first time mothers. There are some nice plant based options but it's heavily meat based.
Review: Capturing the Wisdom of the Old Ways for the Modern Mother - What a book! Loved this book is an understatement! Often I peruse a book when I first receive it, glancing through the images and chapter titles. With this one, however, I was captured by chapter one and could not put it down. The voice of this book is that of a mother…of many mothers…in the language of intimate kitchen table conversation. My expectation of this book was that it would be a beautiful cookbook, and it is! But it is so much more. Emerging from the “institution of postpartum care that dates back centuries“ with “global grandmotherly” wisdom from China, South America, India, Korea and the Native American traditions, this wonderful book is not a book ahead of its time; rather, it is a long-awaited gift that has finally arrived for mothers everywhere. The sub title, The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, expertly describes the delicious food recipes (visual works of art) offered to replenish a mother’s body after pregnancy and birth. It also includes recipes for nourishing her body from the outside, through homemade products; for nourishing her body in labor, with nutrient-rich labor drinks; and for nourishing her spirit, with wise words about rest, retreat and ritual. Ten wisdom pages are interspersed throughout offering wise words about placenta power, transitions, basic wisdom about new baby visitors, when to utilize professionals in your support system, and more. Book lovers especially will delight in the look and feel of this book....the Yin and Yang of its texture and smooth spaces. Perfect pregnancy gift for mothers as there is much to ponder in advance that our fast moving culture has no clue about. Buy this book as soon as possible. It is a treasure.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #27,399 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #3 in Postpartum Depression #6 in Motherhood (Books) #9 in Healthy Cooking |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely book for all mothers
*by S***Y on April 11, 2026*

Great book with lovely recipes. Definitely recommend for all mothers but especially first time mothers. There are some nice plant based options but it's heavily meat based.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Capturing the Wisdom of the Old Ways for the Modern Mother
*by K***E on May 1, 2016*

What a book! Loved this book is an understatement! Often I peruse a book when I first receive it, glancing through the images and chapter titles. With this one, however, I was captured by chapter one and could not put it down. The voice of this book is that of a mother…of many mothers…in the language of intimate kitchen table conversation. My expectation of this book was that it would be a beautiful cookbook, and it is! But it is so much more. Emerging from the “institution of postpartum care that dates back centuries“ with “global grandmotherly” wisdom from China, South America, India, Korea and the Native American traditions, this wonderful book is not a book ahead of its time; rather, it is a long-awaited gift that has finally arrived for mothers everywhere. The sub title, The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, expertly describes the delicious food recipes (visual works of art) offered to replenish a mother’s body after pregnancy and birth. It also includes recipes for nourishing her body from the outside, through homemade products; for nourishing her body in labor, with nutrient-rich labor drinks; and for nourishing her spirit, with wise words about rest, retreat and ritual. Ten wisdom pages are interspersed throughout offering wise words about placenta power, transitions, basic wisdom about new baby visitors, when to utilize professionals in your support system, and more. Book lovers especially will delight in the look and feel of this book....the Yin and Yang of its texture and smooth spaces. Perfect pregnancy gift for mothers as there is much to ponder in advance that our fast moving culture has no clue about. Buy this book as soon as possible. It is a treasure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best postpartum/pregnancy book!
*by E***Y on October 13, 2025*

This is by far my favorite book for pregnancy/post partum. I just had my first baby in January and was able to make several recipes from this book. I made almost all of the soups ahead of time and froze them for when after baby came. The oxtail soup, ginger fried rice and peanut butter Rice Krispie are some of our favorites! 9 months post partum and I still find myself turning to this book for nourishing, delicious recipes. It is now my favorite book to gift. I buy it for every expectant mom I know. The recipes are great, but also the message of resting and recovering properly. Our society has missed the mark on that, expecting moms to return to normal life way too soon. This book sheds a light on that and normalizes a slow, mindful recovery.

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