{"product_id":"the-first-forty-days-the-essential-art-of-nourishing-the-new-mother-9781617691836","title":"The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on author Heng Ou's own postpartum experience with \u003ci\u003ezuo yuezi\u003c\/i\u003e, a set period of \"confinement\" in which a woman remains at home focusing on healing and bonding with her baby, \u003ci\u003eThe First Forty Days\u003c\/i\u003e revives the lost art of caring for the mother after birth.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003eMother \u003c\/i\u003emagazine\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eThe First Forty Days\u003c\/i\u003e provides a lifeline--a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cowritten by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger, \u003ci\u003eThe First Forty Days\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes Color Photographs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeng Ou\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of MotherBees, a food and lifestyle company supporting women through every stage of motherhood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmely Greeven\u003c\/b\u003e is the coauthor of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eClean\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarisa Belger\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in numerous magazines and Websites, including \u003ci\u003eNatural Health\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrevention\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTravel + Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577142120722,"sku":"9781617691836","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ed22ab6f-cb29-4a82-b431-5c2fd1941292.jpg?v=1731995232","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-first-forty-days-the-essential-art-of-nourishing-the-new-mother-9781617691836","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}