Welcome to Book Club by Little Honey Money. Consider it an evergreen sanctuary for soulful discovery, nurturing self-care, and meaningful introspection as you journey through the profound transformation of pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood.
Join us each month as we explore thoughtfully-curated books that speak to the unique beauty and challenges of this sacred season of life. From empowering guides for maternal wellness to memoirs that capture the raw and tender truths of motherhood, our selections uplift and inspire readers to find meaning and wisdom to guide their own journey.
We invite you to take a ritualistic approach as you find a cozy place to read, sip herbal tea, and weave in your own mindful practices—from journaling prompts to gentle meditations, all designed to deepen your connection to yourself and your own intuition.
Through timeless written work, we’ll honor the wisdom of motherhood in all its forms—and remind you that you’re never alone on this journey.
January 2025
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, and Marisa Belger
It’s time to reclaim the postpartum experience. Inspired by global traditions of postpartum care, including the Chinese practice of zuo yuezi, or “sitting the month,” The First Forty Days is a wise guide and trusted ally during the early months of motherhood—and beyond. Created by MotherBees founder Heng Ou, along with her co-authors Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger, the book demonstrates how preparation and awareness can transform the first forty days after the birth of a child into the foundation of decades of empowered mothering and vibrant wellbeing. The book features 60 simple and delicious recipes formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother as well as guidance on essential emotional factors that influence the early months of motherhood including building your support team, navigating inevitable relationship challenges, and honoring the rites of passage that are pregnancy and birth.
As modern mothers are pushed to prematurely “bounce back” after delivering their babies, and often feel alone in facing the physical and emotional challenges of this radically new chapter of their lives, The First Forty Days is a lifeline; a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance. The bestselling guide has become required reading for expecting mothers around the world, is a staple on the bookshelves of midwives and doulas, and has been noted as an essential read in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Forbes and more.
More about The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, including where to buy—here.
