Asian mother resting in bed with her newborn baby

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

Postpartum Meals for New and Expecting Moms

TL;DR — Postpartum Meals for New & Expecting Moms Goal: Support postpartum recovery with warm, nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest meals. Best foundation: Soups/broths, congee/porridge, eggs, fish, chicken, cooked greens, and warm fluids. Best pacing: Week 1 gentle … Read more

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