The First Forty Days The Essential Art Of Nourishing The New Mother by Heng Ou
SKU: B-002053

The First Forty Days The Essential Art Of Nourishing The New Mother

Author: Heng Ou
Special Features: Illustrated, Inscribed
Condition: In good condition. Gift inscribed. The cover page has a small mark. Otherwise clean and tidy pages. Free of dog ears. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

Food & Drink Health & Medicine

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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The First Forty Days by Heng Ou is a gorgeously illustrated hardcover that transforms postpartum care into an approachable, kitchen-based ritual. Written by the creator of the popular blog Nourished New Mothers, this 2016 cookbook guides families through the first six weeks after birth with warming broths, congees, and teas rooted in traditional Chinese postnatal nutrition.

This copy arrives in clean, tight condition from a smoke-free home and bears a gentle gift inscription on the opening page—an extra touch for the next caregiver. A small mark on the cover is noted, but interior pages remain crisp, free of dog ears, and ready for kitchen splatter or bedside inspiration.

Ideal for expectant parents, doulas, or friends assembling a thoughtful baby-shower gift, the book blends health-focused recipes with modern wellness advice. Its food-as-medicine philosophy has made it a cult favorite among cookbook collectors and pregnancy resources alike.