259: Nourishing the postpartum mom

Aug 8, 2020 · 34m
259: Nourishing the postpartum mom
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The first forty days after childbirth are unlike any other. It’s a time of amazing intensity and massive adjustment. In many cultures around the world, there are wise traditions to...

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The first forty days after childbirth are unlike any other. It’s a time of amazing intensity and massive adjustment. In many cultures around the world, there are wise traditions to help the young mother and baby navigate this period. And many of these traditions have been lost or forgotten. Today, Heng Ou, author of "The First Forty Days" revisits these and their benefits. And she offers insights on how to best nourish the postpartum mom, in every sense of the word “nourish.” She discusses worldwide traditions for the first forty days that include foods to rebuild the mother’s life energy, creating a safe place for warmth and rest, the power of ritual and more. Visit Heng's website: motherbees.com Join Nourished Children 2.0 & Nourished 2.0 Check out our sponsors: Just ThriveMountain Rose herbs Register for the Wise Traditions conference at wisetraditions.org
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Organization Molly Ruland
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