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The Sacred Window: Honoring the First 42 Days of Postpartum
In Ayurveda, there is a saying that the first 42 days postpartum can influence the next 42 years of a woman’s life. This period is often referred to as the “sacred window,” a time deeply honored across many ancestral traditions and cultures. Across the world, we see this wisdom reflected in different ways. In Latin America, this period is known as la cuarentena , where grandmothers and mothers come together to support the new mother, not only caring for the newborn, but also
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Apr 212 min read
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