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The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother Hardcover – Illustrated, April 26, 2016

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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.

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Women are beginning to see the range of choices they have during pregnancy and birth, but the journey isn’t over when the baby arrives. 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. The First 40 Days is an invaluable companion during the first 40 days and beyond.―Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein, Filmmakers, The Business of Being Born

About the Author

Heng Ou is the founder of MotherBees, a food and lifestyle company supporting women through every stage of motherhood.

Amely Greeven is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Clean.

Marisa Belger is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in numerous magazines and Websites, including Natural Health, Prevention, Travel + Leisure, and New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stewart, Tabori & Chang; Illustrated edition (April 26, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1617691836
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1617691836
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
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Customers find the book informative and useful for new mothers. They find it a great read for expecting mothers and a must-read for new mothers. The recipes are nutritious, easy to prepare, and well-prepared. Many readers describe the book as an invaluable guide for postpartum care. They appreciate the beautiful design and writing style. Overall, customers feel the book provides comfort and support during the sensitive postpartum period.

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108 customers mention "Information quality"108 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and useful. They appreciate the common sense it provides about what to eat and drink. The book provides insights into traditional postpartum practices from around the world and China. It offers practical guidance for integrating these practices. Readers mention that the book builds their center and grounds them.

"...done their best to create an inclusive and affirming book to help you nourish yourself and recover completely, and it’s a favorite reference book of..." Read more

"...This book builds your center It grounds you. It makes moving this energy upward towards the heavens easier. It is magicwhen you give it a chance." Read more

"...incredible time this is for mothers to nourish themselves, be nourished and heal. I have bought copies for every pregnant friend since reading this...." Read more

"...homemade products; for nourishing her body in labor, with nutrient-rich labor drinks; and for nourishing her spirit, with wise words about rest,..." Read more

81 customers mention "Readability"81 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and informative for new mothers. They say it's refreshing to read a book designed for new mothers. The book provides practical information and tips for caring for a newborn.

"...Great book overall" Read more

"...It was such a warming, comforting, honest book. All of the recipes are simple and she tells you where to source everything...." Read more

"What a remarkable book, rare in its beautiful writing and artful photographs, designed to help pregnant women, their partners and extended families..." Read more

"First of, I did really enjoy this book...." Read more

66 customers mention "Recipes quality"54 positive12 negative

Customers enjoy the recipes in the book. They find them easy to follow, with nutritious and well-prepared meals like the C-recovery vegetable stew. The recipes strengthen the earth element and provide a healthy way to nourish the body from the inside out.

"Great for new moms to be. Good recipes that I will be trying out...." Read more

"...It was such a warming, comforting, honest book. All of the recipes are simple and she tells you where to source everything...." Read more

"...Take time to cook these wonderful nourishing meals to strengthen your earth element and share love with those around you...." Read more

"...My favorites were specifically the smoothie recipes, I had my husband make me one everyday for the first month after birth...." Read more

53 customers mention "Postpartum care"53 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for postpartum care. They say it's an invaluable guide with helpful recipes. The book provides knowledge and guidance to support new moms after birth. It is their number one recommendation for expectant mothers.

"Great for new moms to be. Good recipes that I will be trying out...." Read more

"...empowering way and provide so many ways that you can care for yourself postpartum no matter what your family unit or maternity leave looks like...." Read more

"...It gives you the opportunity to “wear the baby”, to Cherish your inner child and outer self...." Read more

"I found this book invaluable for my time postpartum, particularly the recipes...." Read more

37 customers mention "Beauty"37 positive0 negative

Customers find the book beautiful with its encouraging words and artful photographs. They say it's a visual reminder to ritualize their journey of giving. The book is beautifully designed and carefully crafted, providing a clear picture of what moms are going through during the first 45 days. Readers appreciate the unique and different recipes.

"...The authors address womanhood and mothering in a beautiful, empowering way and provide so many ways that you can care for yourself postpartum no..." Read more

"...This book has been a fantastic visual reminder to ritualize my journey of giving birth to a “spirit baby”. Spirit mom’s need care as well...." Read more

"...My expectation of this book was that it would be a beautiful cookbook, and it is! But it is so much more...." Read more

"...Book looks nice, good material" Read more

22 customers mention "Comfort level"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the comforting and supportive content of the book. They find it helpful during sensitive pregnancy days with its simple, nutritious recipes and wise words about rest, ritual, and spirituality. The book has a relaxing feel and is well-designed.

"...It was such a warming, comforting, honest book. All of the recipes are simple and she tells you where to source everything...." Read more

"...Book lovers especially will delight in the look and feel of this book....the Yin and Yang of its texture and smooth spaces...." Read more

"...This book is deeply respectful of the importance of rest, warmth, support and ritual and gives insightful tips and practical guidance for how to..." Read more

"Completely changed how I recovered - physically, mentally and emotionally! Must read for any pregnant woman!" Read more

14 customers mention "Gift value"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good gift for baby showers. They say it has recovery recipes but are very involved for new moms.

"...wonderful book is not a book ahead of its time; rather, it is a long-awaited gift that has finally arrived for mothers everywhere...." Read more

"...I highly recommend buying this item or is also a great baby shower item to gift someone." Read more

"...Great as a baby shower gift or just to send to someone who is expecting and you know could use some ides for after the birth of the baby." Read more

"Wonderful book! Every mother needs it!!! Great baby shower gift because many suggestions relate to what one can do before delivery...." Read more

30 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality. Some find it great and easy to read, with beautiful essays and photography. Others mention it's a bit of reading, too wordy, and disheartening. The print is also tiny and unreadable.

"What a remarkable book, rare in its beautiful writing and artful photographs, designed to help pregnant women, their partners and extended families..." Read more

"...fish head broth which looking back was time consuming but also very unappealing and the whole fish head thing, eyes staring back at you no thank you...." Read more

"...This is exactly the book I had been looking for. It's very well written, provides incredibly helpful framework for understanding postpartum, and is..." Read more

"Sooo many words and is not easy for the postpartum mom to get through. Wish it was more recipes." Read more

Beautiful book & much needed for every new mother
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Beautiful book & much needed for every new mother
I purchased this book before I had my twins as I loved everything it represented. Nourishing the new mother and taking that time to recover is so important! This book dove into other cultures and how they care for new mothers, unlike the US when mothers are expected to be back to normal and running the next day. I am obsessed with all things nutrition, rituals and cooking. This book encased everything I am passionate about and it made me so happy. I have gifted this book to every new mother to be I know. I also make the Gooey Chocolate Brownies & Vanilla Coconut Haystacks for every mother after birth.The book is beautiful and even though my kids are now 4, I keep it on my shelf displayed proudly. I still use some recipes and just appreciate all of the information I find myself still checking it for things. My sister just had a baby a few weeks ago and I read it again as well as gifted her a copy. I showed up with a basket of goodies from the book and the knowledge of how to support her. The first 45 days can be such a beautiful and magic time... this book just makes sure you are intentional.
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  • Cristal Rodriguez
    5.0 out of 5 stars good detailed advices
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    Great for new moms to be. Good recipes that I will be trying out. I think would work better for people with lot of friends and family close to help you carry it out I will try to do everything for myself as I don’t have people close to me. Great book overall
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource!
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    I put off reading this book because the reviews were so bad, but I’m so glad I finally read it! It was such a warming, comforting, honest book. All of the recipes are simple and she tells you where to source everything. There’s some specialty ingredients that need to be sourced online or at an Asian grocery store (I grew up visiting those stores with my mother and always find one in each new town I move to), but she makes it very clear that they can be left out of the recipes if you can’t find them or don’t have them on hand.

    The authors address womanhood and mothering in a beautiful, empowering way and provide so many ways that you can care for yourself postpartum no matter what your family unit or maternity leave looks like. They’ve done their best to create an inclusive and affirming book to help you nourish yourself and recover completely, and it’s a favorite reference book of mine now. I highly recommend it and will be handing it to my husband when the time comes!
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  • Jennifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars NOT ONLY FOR BIRTHING HUMAN BABIES…. GOOD FOR SPIRIT BABIES.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022
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    One becomes two and two becomes one, each one serving as the root for the other. It contains the meaning of husband and wife. Therefore at the time of zi the first Yang launches and it stirs true water upward to interact with heart. - IChing or book of changes

    One does not need to birth a human child to be a new mother. Your journey may be a birth of your inner child. Learning to parent your inner baby is similar in concept to giving birth to a physical baby. In any case, carries the same principles of the gateway. Stated by the author, “ A threshold between one world and another. The concept of a pause between chapters may seem strange and foreign. ..it is as natural and needed as the inhale and exhale.”
    The conscious intention of growing and birthing a new being, like a baby, within yourself takes on many forms. The author’s core activities of Retreat, Warmth,Support,Rest, Ritual. So important to nourish you in a time of transition. To have a human child, like anything else, requires intention. When the change occurs, it is the ritual that is so important to honor.
    This book has been a fantastic visual reminder to ritualize my journey of giving birth to a “spirit baby”. Spirit mom’s need care as well. I keep it in a top drawer of the kitchen for quick access when I am feeling the stress of change. It reminds to have tea and reflect…… not be so hard on myself….. love my inner child instead of punishing it
    So tailor it to your situation. Perhaps every weekend for the next forty days or once a month, you will practice these activities during your 4th trimester …. It gives you the opportunity to “wear the baby”, to Cherish your inner child and outer self. Take time to cook these wonderful nourishing meals to strengthen your earth element and share love with those around you. Maybe it is about getting ready for the arrival of your inner child. Play is so important!
    The ritual of Chinese medicine is so timeless and very lacking in a society that does not see merit in balance. This book is an indispensable tool for me. This spirit mommy uses her copy often.
    We all have an inner spirit baby that needs love and attention….acknowledging and nourishing is the key to healing and transforming. The arrival of this baby and helping it to flourish starts with you remembering how to be a mother. Mothering ourselves requires the same effort as mothering a human baby. This book builds your center It grounds you. It makes moving this energy upward towards the heavens easier. It is magicwhen you give it a chance.
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  • shkbclimber
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful guide for new moms (and those supporting her)
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
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    I found this book invaluable for my time postpartum, particularly the recipes. My favorites were specifically the smoothie recipes, I had my husband make me one everyday for the first month after birth. I also appreciated the wisdom of what many cultures do during the first 40 days after birth and what an important and incredible time this is for mothers to nourish themselves, be nourished and heal. I have bought copies for every pregnant friend since reading this. Highly recommend!
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  • Kathie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Capturing the Wisdom of the Old Ways for the Modern Mother
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    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.
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    Reviewed in the United States 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.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Bought for my wife
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    Bought this for my wife because I saw someone reading on Instagram. She was appreciative and loved the idea but she didn’t read it yet. So that’s why I took one star away. Maybe it wasn’t interesting enough and she can find all the maternity stuff on TikTok haha. Book looks nice, good material
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to gift a pregnant lady
    Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2023
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    I got this for my family to understand what postpartum was like and to know how to best support me during this period. It’s a great book with helpful insights and I’m glad more people (from western culture) are starting to recognize the importance of this time
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    This is a beautiful book, packed full of nutrient dense recipes which are perfect for the postpartum period. It emphasises beautifully the importance of nourishing and caring for women after giving birth. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone and have bought copies for friends.
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  • Alexandra Madar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend it
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 21, 2021
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    I loved reading the book and cooking the recipes.
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  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars soul warming
    Reviewed in Germany on July 18, 2023
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    Beautifully written and talking to the heart. Every new mothers best bible! Not only when it comes to food. Excellent. Nourishing. Soul warming.
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in Spain on February 23, 2022
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    Very informative and useful book for postpartum!
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