As a final follow-on to new (puppy) motherhood, I thought I'd share some of what I've learned about (human) motherhood in Chinese culture. I found it fascinating. Did you know...
- After a woman gives birth in China, she is not to leave her home for a month.
- She can neither bathe nor brush her teeth during this time.
- She's advised against eating foods or drinking liquids that are too cold.
The Chinese believe that a woman's body is especially vulnerable after childbirth; her body needs 30 days (and these extreme measures) to fully recover. Check out this NPR piece for more on the topic.
And...
- A popular gift for new babies is a lock, as a symbol of protection.
- Instead of a shower before a baby's arrival, families here celebrate his (or her) first hundred days.
Interesting cultural differences, no?
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