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What is Chinese Confinement?

What Is Chinese Confinement? A Modern Guide to Zuo Yue Zi (“Sitting the Month”) Chinese confinement — also called Zuo Yue Zi (坐月子) or “sitting the month” — is a traditional postpartum recovery practice that … Read more

Confinement in Chinese: Understanding the Traditional Postpartum Practice of 坐月子

For over two millennia, Chinese mothers have followed a sacred postpartum tradition that prioritizes complete rest, specialized nutrition, and unwavering family support. This practice, known as confinement in Chinese culture or 坐月子 (zuò yuè zi), … Read more

Chinese Postpartum Meals – What to Eat and What to Avoid After Child Birth

Introduction: The Role of Food in Chinese Confinement Supporting New Mothers with Nutrition and Tradition In Chinese tradition, food is medicine—especially after childbirth. For thousands of years, Chinese families have followed a practice called “zuò … Read more

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Chinese Confinement After Pregnancy (Zuò Yuè Zi): The Ultimate Guide to Postpartum Tradition & Benefits

What Is Chinese Confinement? Chinese confinement, known as zuò yuè zi (坐月子) or “sitting the month,” is a well-established postpartum tradition with over 2,000 years of history. This comprehensive practice guides new mothers through the critical 30-100 … Read more