40 days after birth, is seen as a sacred time for recovery and bonding. In most non western cultures 40 days postpartum rest is observed, in India its called Jaapa, in Latin America its called La cuarentena, in China its called zuo yue zi. All practices are around the concept of rest, recovery, nutrition, healing and bonding. The birthing person is cared for by family members, close friends and local doulas this allows them to be able to gain back physical strength, balance emotions and bond with baby. The birthing person will be fed nutritious meals (some cultures have specific foods like soup with seaweed, turmeric lactation tea), time to rest in between feeds, help with bathing and sometimes belly wrapping, massage and help with older children.