New mothers in China follow post-partum ‘sitting the month’ tradition for rest and recovery.
The article discusses a Chinese woman wrapped in a plastic bag after giving birth, sparking debate about traditional postpartum practices. This practice, known as "sitting the month," involves restricting new mothers from exposure to wind and cold during the first month after childbirth for purported health and recovery benefits.
The article discusses a Chinese woman wrapped in a plastic bag after giving birth, sparking debate about traditional postpartum practices. This practice, known as "sitting the month," involves restricting new mothers from exposure to wind and cold during the first month after childbirth for purported health and recovery benefits.
