Zuo Yuezi demystifies the ancient tradition of Chinese postpartum recovery. It is the first and only comprehensive English language guide of its kind.It is a must read for women interested in natural methods for reducing postpartum stress, losing baby weight, producing breast milk, and cleansing and replenishing their bodies.

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

Sitting Moon provides women with information on how to prepare for a new child and how to have a healthy postpartum period. The book includes information on nutrition, especially Chinese nutrition, what physical changes a new mother might expect, common ailments and how to help heal them, qi gong, acupressure, meditation, and exercise. Also includes recipes for the first four weeks after birth and meal plans.

The care a woman receives after childbirth makes or breaks her health and appearance. In this reference book written for TCM practitioners, Dr. Lia Andrews, DAOM, L.Ac. presents her Postpartum Recovery Program; dietary and lifestyle practices she adapted from traditional Chinese postpartum care. She has used this program to transform the health of countless patients and shares it with other practitioners for the first time. This book presents the entire Postpartum Recovery Program in an easy to implement format. The book includes: essential lifestyle practices for a healthy recovery and to prevent premature aging postpartum girdle instructions to fully recover the waistline and prevent prolapse pelvic floor rehabilitation to prevent incontinence and prolapse Chinese superfoods & key postpartum ingredients sample omnivore, pescatarian, and vegan meal plans 87 postpartum recipes pattern differentiation and treatment for 18 common postpartum imbalances"

A vivid chronicle of events in the feudal states of China between 722 and 468 B.C., the Tso Chuan has long been considered both a major historical document and and an influential literary model. Covering over 250 years, these historical narratives focus not only on the political, diplomatic, and military affairs of ancient China, but also on its economic and cultural developments during the turbulent era when warring feudal states were gradually working towards unification. Ending shortly after Confucius' death in 479 B.C., the Tso Chuan provides a background to the life and thought of Confucius and his followers that is available in no other work.