Traditional Postpartum Care Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the general purpose of traditional postpartum care practices in many cultures?
To nourish, nurture, and revitalize the mother after childbirth, and support breastfeeding and newborn care.
What are the key components of traditional postpartum care in China?
One-month confinement with warm, nourishing foods, no visitors, staying indoors, resting, and feeding the baby.
What is the traditional postpartum practice in Korea?
21 days of sleep, eating, and nursing, with large amounts of hot tea and seaweed soup.
How is postpartum care traditionally practiced in India?
The mother is kept warm for 10–40 days near a fire and fed rich, warming foods with almonds and pistachios.
What are the traditional postpartum practices in Nepal?
The mother and baby spend 11 days in a darkened room, consuming nourishing foods like ghee and caraway soup.
What is the purpose of Brown Rice Congee in postpartum care?
It replenishes Spleen Qi, is easy to digest, and is gentle and nourishing for postpartum recovery.
What are the main ingredients in Brown Rice Congee?
Soaked brown rice and water or broth (vegetable/chicken).
What are suitable toppings for Brown Rice Congee?
Black sesame seed paste, pickled vegetables, boiled egg, adzuki beans.
How should you store leftover Brown Rice Congee?
In the fridge for up to 5 days or portion freeze.
What is the significance of Korean Seaweed Birthday Soup in postpartum care?
It promotes lactation, is rich in calcium and iron, and calms the nervous system.
What are the key ingredients in Korean Seaweed Birthday Soup?
Onion, garlic, sesame oil, beef sirloin or anchovies, broth, dried seaweed, shiitake mushrooms.
How long should Korean Seaweed Birthday Soup be simmered?
40 minutes.
How long can you store Korean Seaweed Birthday Soup?
In the fridge for up to 3 days.
