Samsara - The First Forty Days

The first forty days after a child's birth should be an essential and special period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Author Heng Ou's postpartum experience inspired her to create this book – filled with valuable tips on caring for the mother during the first forty days after birth. The foundation of this book is her experience with Zuo Yuezi, a set period of 'cocooning', where a woman stays home to focus on healing and bonding with her baby.

Because modern mothers are often forced or choose to 'get back to work' prematurely after giving birth, they are often left alone with the physical and emotional challenges of this new phase in their lives. This book offers a source of connection and recognition for the first forty days, with valuable nutritional tips and support during this emotionally turbulent period.

The book contains sixty simple recipes that strengthen physical recovery through healthy meals, snacks, and soothing, lactation-boosting teas. Besides nutritional recipes, this book offers warm and encouraging advice on how to handle the major changes during the postpartum period, such as changes in your relationship and cherishing the significance of pregnancy and birth.

De eerste veertig dagen is beautifully illustrated to be both inspiring and soothing, but above all, it is a practical guide for all new and expectant mothers and a perfect ally during the first weeks with a new baby.

‘This book is inspiring for the new mother and her support network. It contributes significantly to raising awareness about the importance of a stress-free and bonding postpartum period.’
– Ingrid Bal
chair, trainer and coordinator of the Postnatal Support Network