Food for new mothers

When it comes to the 'sitting month', a good diet is key to a mom's recovery

A woman invests a lot of energy and effort into producing a new baby. Her body literally feeds on itself to make sure her child grows healthily in the womb. And then there is the tremendous feat of giving birth.

That is why the Chinese take such special care in looking after the new mother, especially in the 30 days after birth. We call this the "sitting month", a confinement period when the mother quietly rests at home getting to know her new baby better, and to allow her body to recuperate.