Discover Chinese Postpartum Food Therapy (坐月子)
That’s exactly what Chinese Food Therapy during Zuo Yue Zi (坐月子) is all about—a beautiful blend of nourishment, tradition, and modern wellness.
At JingMommy, we’ve taken the wisdom of this 2,000-year-old tradition and turned it into a delicious, convenient, and powerful postpartum meal service—so new moms like you can recover the right way, from the inside out.
Food as medicine
It’s a deeply respected Chinese postpartum tradition where new moms rest, heal, and regain strength through a carefully designed routine—with food playing a huge role.
For one month, new moms enjoy warm, nutrient-rich meals full of ingredients known to:
- Promote faster recovery
- Restore energy and circulation
- Support milk production
- Balance hormones naturally
This isn’t just “eating healthy”—it’s food as medicine, designed specifically for postpartum healing.
Why Is Food So Important After Giving Birth?
In Chinese medicine, the body after childbirth is seen as “cold and weak.” That’s why recovery meals focus on warming, nourishing, and easy-to-digest ingredients.
Food isn’t just about calories—it’s about restoring balance. Just like your body went through a transformation during pregnancy, it now needs the right support to return to strength.
Through a gentle 3-stage food therapy approach—Mild, Warm, and Heat—we gradually reintroduce powerful ingredients to protect your digestion while boosting your energy and recovery.
The Essentials of Chinese Postpartum Food Therapy
Here’s a quick look at what makes Chinese postpartum meals so special:
🔥 Warmth Comes First
Cold or raw food? Nope! We go for warm soups, cooked veggies, and healing broths to stimulate circulation and boost Qi (your body’s energy).
🍲 Nourish, Rebuild, Restore
We use whole foods rich in iron, protein, and good fats—plus superfoods like:
- Ginger – Fights off internal “cold,” supports digestion
- Rice Wine – Boosts blood flow and metabolism
- Sesame Oil – Helps with hormone balance and uterine recovery
- Red Dates & Goji Berries – Support immunity and milk supply
🍼 Better Milk Supply, Naturally
Yes, the right foods can help increase your milk production. Our herbal soups and tonics are specially chosen to nourish both mama and baby.
What’s in a JingMommy Meal?
Every meal we deliver is hand-prepared with high-quality ingredients, full of purpose and flavor:
✅ Protein-packed dishes – Like chicken, eggs, tofu, or fish for tissue repair
✅ Hearty soups & herbal broths – With Dang Gui, red dates, goji berries
✅ Gentle grains – Rice, oat, barley for steady energy
✅ Cooked greens – Easy-to-digest vegetables for fiber and minerals
✅ Special herbal drinks – Like red date tea to enhance circulation and milk flow
What to Avoid During Zuo Yue Zi
We help you skip the foods that could slow healing:
🚫 Cold/raw foods (like smoothies, salads, iced drinks)
🚫 Spicy, greasy, or fried food
🚫 Caffeine (which may impact milk production)
Bringing Tradition Into the Modern World
Whether you’re an American-born Chinese rediscovering your roots, or someone new to the concept of Zuo Yue Zi—JingMommy is here to make it easy, approachable, and delicious.
We deliver authentic Chinese postpartum meals to your door—blending ancient wisdom with modern convenience. Our recipes are based on traditional Chinese medicine, adapted to today’s lifestyle and nutritional standards.
You don’t need to have a Chinese mom cooking for you in the kitchen. You just need JingMommy.
Why More Moms Are Choosing Zuo Yue Zi in America
More new moms are turning to Chinese postpartum food therapy because:
- They want natural recovery support
- They’re tired of conflicting advice and overwhelming food choices
- They feel drawn to holistic care
- They love the idea of warming, healing meals made just for postpartum
Whether you grew up with Chinese culture or are curious to try something new, Zuo Yue Zi is for every mom who wants to feel cared for and empowered after birth.
Ready to Heal Smarter?
✨ Try a free postpartum meal sampling party
✨ Explore our variety meal plans
Let’s bring warmth, wisdom, and wellness to your recovery.
Zuo Yue Zi is more than a tradition—it’s a gift you give yourself.
👉 Learn more about our postpartum meal plans here.
👉 Sign up sampling today.
