The Golden Month Nutrition Plan

A phase-based postpartum recovery plan blending Traditional Chinese Medicine food therapy with modern nutritional science.

Because Your Recovery Deserves as Much Care as Your Birth

Most mums spend months preparing for labour — but few prepare for what comes after.

The result?

  • Weeks (or months) of exhaustion that never seems to lift

  • Mood swings, anxiety, or low mood that feel overwhelming

  • Digestive issues, bloating, and sugar cravings that linger

  • Slow healing and a body that feels “out of balance”

It doesn’t have to be this way.
Your postpartum recovery can be supported, nourished, and planned for — just like your birth.

Why Nutrition in the First 40 Days Matters

Pregnancy and birth are deeply depleting. Your body needs time, rest, and targeted nutrition to heal.

Traditional Chinese Medicine calls this the Golden Month — a sacred 40-day window after birth when mothers are given warm, restorative foods to rebuild strength.

Modern science now confirms what TCM has known for centuries:

  • Specific nutrients accelerate tissue repair

  • Warm, easily digestible meals support digestion and energy

  • Certain foods balance postpartum hormones and stabilise mood

  • Early nourishment reduces the risk of long-term depletion and burnout

This is not about a “diet.”
It’s about using food as medicine — at the right time, in the right way — to help you heal.

What Makes The Golden Month Nutrition Plan Different

Your nutrition plan is structured around the natural rhythm of postpartum healing:

Phase-Based → Your needs change with each stage of recovery. This plan adapts with you.

Ancient Wisdom + Modern Science → A rare blend of TCM food therapy and nutritional science.

Designed Ahead of Time → Purchased before birth so you have meal plans, shopping lists, and recovery foods ready.

Practical & Realistic → Created for real mums, real kitchens, and the unpredictable rhythm of newborn life.

The Phases of Recovery

Your nutrition plan is structured around the natural rhythm of postpartum healing:

Phase 1: Immediate Recovery (Birth to 2 weeks)

  • Focus: replenishing blood, reducing inflammation, gentle digestion support

  • Foods: warming, easily digestible, mineral-rich soups and stews

Phase 2: Restoration (Weeks 2–6)

  • Focus: rebuilding tissues, supporting milk supply, calming the nervous system

  • Foods: protein-rich broths, iron-rich foods, balancing fats, targeted herbs

Phase 3: Rebuilding Strength (Weeks 6–12)

  • Focus: hormone rebalancing, stabilising mood, restoring energy reserves

  • Foods: complex carbs, adaptogens, nutrient-dense grains, omega-3s

Phase 4: Thriving Beyond (3+ months)

  • Focus: supporting cycles, long-term energy, emotional resilience

  • Foods: personalised to your ongoing needs and lifestyle

Who This Is For

  • First-time mums who don’t yet know how important nutrition is for recovery but want to feel strong, calm, and supported.

  • Experienced mums who remember how hard recovery felt last time and want to do things differently now.

  • Women preparing for either vaginal or C-section birth.

  • Mums who value a natural, holistic approach to healing.

 

What’s Included

  • Nutrition Consultation → Full review of your health, pregnancy, and postpartum goals

  • Phase-Based Postpartum Nutrition Plan → Step-by-step guidance tailored to your recovery timeline, combining TCM and modern nutrition

  • Meal Plans & Recipes → Easy-to-prepare, family-friendly meals designed to heal, restore, and energise

  • Shopping Lists & Prep Guides → So you can stock your pantry before birth and make recovery effortless

  • Supplement Guidance → Evidence-based recommendations (if needed) to fill nutrient gaps safely

  • Follow-Up Sessions → Adjustments as your body transitions through each phase

The Benefits You’ll Notice

  • Faster physical recovery and wound healing

  • Steadier energy and reduced fatigue

  • Balanced mood and emotional stability

  • Improved digestion and reduced cravings

  • A smoother breastfeeding journey (if nursing)

  • Confidence knowing you have a plan in place

Why Work With Me

I’m a Nutritional Therapist specialising in women’s health and postpartum recovery.

My approach is unique because I:

  • Blend Traditional Chinese Medicine wisdom with modern nutrition

  • Work with the natural rhythm of postpartum healing phases

  • Provide practical, realistic plans that work for new mums

  • Believe recovery is not just about surviving, but building the foundation for long-term health

Investment

The Golden Month Nutrition Plan

  • 30 minute online consultation + personalised plan

  • Recipes, shopping lists, and prep guides

  • One follow-up (post-birth) at the end of your 6 week recovery

  • Email support

Your Next Step

The best time to prepare for recovery is before your baby arrives. That way, you’ll enter postpartum with confidence, clarity, and the nourishment your body truly needs.

👉 Book your free 20-minute discovery call today to learn how The Golden Month Nutrition Plan can support you.

Because your healing matters — and you deserve to feel restored, balanced, and strong.

The Three Pillars of Postpartum Food Medicine

  • Pillar 1: Warming & Building

    Your body needs warmth to heal. Cold, raw foods require energy to digest — energy your recovering body doesn't have. I'll guide you toward warming, cooked foods that build blood, support circulation, and are easy on your digestive system.

  • Pillar 2: Replenishing & Restoring

    Pregnancy and birth create significant nutritional demands on your body, depleting essential mineral stores including iron, calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins. If you're breastfeeding, your nutritional needs increase even further as your body produces nutrient-rich milk to fuel your baby's rapid growth and development. You'll discover which therapeutic foods naturally replenish these vital nutrients, supporting both your body's rebuilding process and optimal breastmilk production.

  • Pillar 3: Calming & Grounding

    Your nervous system needs support too. Certain foods naturally calm inflammation, support mood stability, and help you feel grounded during this vulnerable time.

Why this matters

Ignoring postpartum recovery isn’t just about feeling tired for a few months. Without the right support, mums are more likely to struggle with:

  • Persistent core separation or prolapse

  • Chronic back pain and poor posture

  • Hormonal imbalances, fatigue, and low mood

  • Feeling disconnected from their body and strength

The first 40 days are a golden window. With the right care, you set the foundation not only for your healing now — but for your long-term health and wellbeing.

At The Heart Of This Method: Jamu Belly Binding

Jamu belly binding is an ancient postpartum healing practice from Indonesia — a core ritual in traditional care that helps mothers:

  • Brings in the hips, abdomen and rib cage

  • Realign and support the womb and internal organs after birth

  • Reduce abdominal water retention and swelling

  • Support abdominal closure (diastasis recti)

  • Relieve back pain and improve posture

  • Promote calm, containment, and emotional grounding

Jamu belly binding is done by applying a healing herbal paste on the abdomen and tightly wrapping the abdomen and the pelvic area with traditional binding cloth.

This isn’t just physical — it’s emotional and energetic containment.
The wrap gently reminds the body that it’s safe. That it’s supported. That it can begin to close.

In The Strong After Birth Method™, postpartum belly binding is not an add-on — it's the foundation of your physical recovery.

 
 

Therapeutic Nourishment: Why It Matters in the First 40 Days

The food you eat after birth isn’t just fuel — it’s medicine.

Your body has just done something extraordinary — and now, it’s healing. That healing takes energy, minerals, warmth, and deep replenishment. But most mums are left eating toast, cereal, or cold leftovers while their body quietly struggles to recover.

Postpartum recovery unfolds in stages, with your body requiring specific nutrients and foods to support healing during this vulnerable time — especially if you've experienced tearing or had a caesarean section. For breastfeeding mothers, nutritional demands increase significantly as your body produces milk to nourish your growing baby.

The Strong After Birth Method™ brings ancient principles back into your postpartum healing — so your body isn’t just fed, it’s truly nourished. It’s about warming, restorative meals rooted in traditional chinese medicine food therapy and modern nutrition that honour what your body truly needs right now:

  • Rebuilds blood & replenishes nutrients lost during birth

  • Supports breast milk supply

  • Supports digestion & reduces bloating

  • Balances hormones naturally

  • Increases warmth & circulation

  • Calms the nervous system

 

This Is For You If..

You’re pregnant and planning for the arrival of baby — and deep down, you know your recovery deserves just as much care.

You’ve heard how the early weeks can feel:
Depleted. Foggy. Weak in your core.
Everyone’s focused on the baby — but no one’s checking in on you.

You know your healing matters.
And you’re not willing to leave it to chance.

You want to:

  • Support your womb and core from day one, so you feel stable, held, and strong in your body

  • Use traditional postpartum care like belly binding and therapeutic nourishment to accelerate recovery and reduce long-term issues

  • Have a plan for rest, food, and physical recovery

  • Avoid burnout, hormone crashes, and “just get through it” survival mode

  • Feel emotionally and physically cared for, even if others don’t know how to support you

This isn’t about bouncing back.
It’s about closing the body properly, replenishing deeply, and honouring the power of your womb.

If you’re preparing for birth and know you want to recover with strength, softness, and intention, The Strong After Birth Method™ is for you.

FAQs

  • Jamu belly binding is a traditional Indonesian postpartum practice that uses a healing herbal paste and a long piece of cotton cloth to wrap the abdomen gently but firmly. It’s designed to:

    • Support the uterus as it returns to its original size

    • Help close abdominal separation (diastasis recti)

    • Encourage proper posture

    • Reduce swelling and promote circulation

    • Provide emotional comfort and a sense of containment

    It is not a waist trainer.

  • Ideally, within the first 5–7 days postpartum if you had a vaginal birth — but it’s still beneficial even weeks later. The earlier we start, the more support we can offer your healing uterus, core, and pelvic floor.

  • Yes — once your scar is stable belly binding be used (the wound should typically heal within two weeks post c-section)

  • Traditionally belly binding is performed over 40-42 days soon after giving birth. However in our modern day lifestyle this may not be feasible. I recommend atleast 6 belly binding sessions but this can be customised. Get in touch through the contact form to discuss further.

  • It's recommended to wear the belly wrap for 8 hours daily (not while sleeping) throughout your recovery period.

  • This method isn’t about snapback culture — it’s about recovery, not appearance.

    While belly binding may help reduce bloating and improve posture (which can make you feel and look more “put together”), its real purpose is to support your internal healing — your uterus, abdominals, and back. The focus is strength, not shrinkage.

  • The prime time to do belly-binding is within 3 months after delivery due to relaxin; however, some moms do it 1-2 years after birth simply because of their schedule or self-care/emotional reasons but still report good results.

  • The Strong After Birth Method™ includes a minimum 6 belly binding and postpartum full body and belly massage session but I can customise a plan for you to include more sessions at an additional cost. Please get in touch to discuss further.

  • In my opinion, yes. The body goes through several phases of recovery in early postpartum and when you are eating the right nutrient dense foods according to the 3 Pillars of Postpartum Food Medicine you are optimising and honouring your body to heal fully, especially if you had birth complications or a c-section.

    My postpartum healing nutrition plan will guide you through speicific foods to include during the first 40 days of recovery.

  • I offer an Essential Belly Binding & Massage package for mothers who want traditional physical recovery support only.

    What's Included:

    • 6 x Jamu belly binding sessions

    • 6 x Postpartum full body & abdominal massage sessions

    • Organic herbal paste and belly binding kit

    • Home visits within zones 1-2 East/North East London

  • I'm based in East London Zone 2 and travel to customers in Zones 1 and 2 across East and North East London. Postcodes covered: E1-E20, N1, N5, N7, N15-N17, N19.

    Outside these areas? Contact me to discuss travel costs.

  • Absolutely! I offer gift vouchers for both packages — perfect for partners, family, or baby shower gifts.

  • Fill out the contact form with your questions. I’m happy to talk through what’s right for you and your recovery.