The Chinese Postpartum Diet - The Woks of Life
After the birth of a new baby, most people focus their attention on…the new baby. And who can blame them? There’s so much indescribable excitement and joy around this new family member! Even so, we shouldn’t lose sight of caring for the new mom. New mothers spend much of their strength during childbirth—all … See more
If you haven’t read my previous post on the practice of Chinese confinement after childbirth, it is basically a time when a new mother can rest and recover with the new baby. … See more
Many pregnant women have a lot of crazy cravings during pregnancy. Maintaining a balanced, healthy diet during pregnancy is key, but per TCM, what you eat after giving birth is … See more
When you factor in the guidance here for foods that are good to eat, we have wide array of recipes that can be considered ideal for the postpartum diet. That said, here are some of the more specific recipes that come to mind for me: See more
Chinese Postpartum Traditions & Chinese Confinement …
Jun 21, 2018 · In China, it's common for new moms to lay in bed for a whole month after giving birth. This period is called “zuò yuè zǐ” (坐月子) is which literally means “sitting the month”. In the West, we call this postpartum confinement. …
Postpartum Chinese Confinement (坐月子) - The Woks of Life
Dec 27, 2022 · Known as zuò yuè zi (坐月子) in Mandarin, it’s a time when you’re meant to safeguard your and your baby’s health, while your body is in a fragile state after birth. Over …
Chinese Confinement - The Chinese Soup Lady
Apr 28, 2024 · Soup Name: Longan Meat in Turtle Soup Traditional Chinese Name: 龍眼水魚湯 (lóng yǎn shuǐ yú tāng) Introduction: A warm and healing soup, it's often recommended for cold winter days and/or pregnancy and confinement.
Confinement Food: What To Eat And What To Avoid
Mar 23, 2023 · One of the practices includes confinement food, which refers to a series of dishes and soups prepared during your confinement period. Confinement food is specially planned to …
The Maternal Tradition of “Sitting the Month”: …
Sep 28, 2021 · Sitting the Month or “Zuo Yue Zi” / 坐月子 is a special postpartum care practice typically starting immediately after birth. It can vary in length but usually ranges from 26 days to 100 days. This practice of postpartum care is …
New Mom Turns to Ancient Chinese Recipes for …
May 9, 2015 · Also called “confinement,” zuo yuezi is a set of traditional customs dictating what a woman should and should not do the first month after she has a baby. Dating back at least 2,600 years, today zuo yuezi is practiced by women …
Postpartum Nutrition From a Traditional Chinese …
Apr 24, 2018 · Foods that will build qi and blood include red meats, organ meats, fish, eggs, collagen, greens, beets, soups, and bone broth. All foods should be organic and free-range if possible. According to Chinese medicine, it is the …
The Chinese Tradition: A Month of Rest Postpartum
Jul 16, 2021 · In Chinese medicine theory, there are certain foods that help replenish the qi and blood, which are depleted after birth. Cold raw foods are more likely to carry bacteria, so this is not bad advice. Also, warm and cooked …
Chinese Confinement Food Recipes To Boost Your
These confinement food recipes aim to boost your immunity during post-partum recovery, which teh Chinese consider extremely important for a mother's health.
