Emphasizes the importance of the first forty days after childbirth for mothers, describing traditions and rituals, as well as providing recipes designed to restore vitality, including oxtail stew and seasonal greens soup.-- Source other than the Library of Congress
The first forty days is a short season in which the new mother recovers from birth and her baby unfurls slowly into the world. This warm and encouraging guide offers advice on navigating the postpartum period and includes recipes for healing broths, calming and lactation-boosting teas, and other foods formulated to support the needs of new mothers
