The golden month: how to do it?

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The benefits of the Golden Month

More and more parents wish to welcome their child properly from birth and devote themselves entirely to their well-being during their first days of life. In this sense, they practice what is called the "Golden Month". This period, which lasts between 30 and 40 days after childbirth, is a way to find a new balance in the family, create a bond with the baby, and take time for oneself. So, how do you set up a Golden Month at home?

Understanding the meaning of the Golden Month

The Golden Month is a very ancient tradition found in many countries around the world since time immemorial. It consists of providing support to the new family so that the mother can recover, bond with the baby, and find a true balance. There are as many ways to experience your Golden Month as there are families, the essential thing is to find the rhythm that suits you. To get ideas and find the organisation that speaks to you, you can refer to various articles and books on the subject.

What are the advantages of the Golden Month?

The Golden Month aims primarily for the mother to recover from this intense experience of pregnancy and childbirth, which can sometimes be difficult. It's about taking a break to allow the body and brain time to assimilate what has been experienced and recover from it. Moreover, it's also an opportunity to create a real bond with your baby and take the time to find new bearings in your daily life. In other words, the Golden Month allows you to focus on the essentials: the mother, the baby, the family.

Furthermore, for women who have decided to breastfeed, the Golden Month is a great opportunity to establish breastfeeding. Regular skin-to-skin contact and privileged contact with the baby will facilitate milk production and the establishment of serene breastfeeding.

How to make the most of the Golden Month?

To fully enjoy these 40 days of calm, there are a few recommendations you can take into account.

Anticipate

You can make a list of what you want for this Golden Month and discuss it with your partner. To fully dedicate yourself to this project, prepare everything that can be done in advance, such as the baby's room, for example. Take the opportunity to create a pleasant and warm environment with a wooden baby room, for instance. By opting for a complete baby room set, you order all the furniture you need at once, and they will also match.

We recommend choosing a PEFC certified wooden baby room for wood from eco-managed forests. Your complete baby room set can also have a low formaldehyde content to preserve your child's well-being. Choose furniture that you like so that the wooden baby room pleases you. You can, for example, opt for a vintage baby room with a wooden baby bed with an old-fashioned look to give it a retro touch (more info on the vintage trend here). Your vintage baby bed can even be convertible to transform later into a child's bed. Pay attention to every detail of the room so that your wooden baby room is ready for your child's arrival.

You can also seek advice from your midwife regarding the Golden Month. Moreover, some tasks can be done in advance, such as freezing homemade meals to make daily life easier when the baby arrives.

Surrounding yourself well

The support network also has a crucial role to play during the Golden Month. Whether it's confiding in someone or asking for help with shopping, cleaning, or looking after older children, don't hesitate to call on your loved ones. Even before starting your Golden Month, ask your close ones if you can count on them if needed and really call on them if you feel the need. The goal of this Golden Month is for you to rest, so it's necessary to be surrounded by support.

Taking time for yourself

While attention is often focused on the baby during the Golden Month, the mother should also take time for herself. This can simply be taking an hour or two to nap, read, draw, meditate or any other activity that makes you feel good. You can also take this opportunity to take care of your body with a massage or an osteopathy session, for example. Don't hesitate to consult your midwife for recommendations of caring practitioners who will know how to offer relaxation approaches adapted to the postpartum period.

Taking care of your diet

Diet is also very important during the Golden Month. It is one of the keys to recovering after childbirth and will be even more important if you have decided to breastfeed. It is recommended to favour warm foods that are easy to digest and accompanied by mild spices such as turmeric, ginger, or cinnamon. Opt for comforting dishes like gratins, soups, stews, etc. Of course, don't forget to treat yourself and choose foods that make you feel good.

You can seek advice from a naturopath who can help you find the right dietary balance according to your current needs. This natural wellness professional can also give you valuable recommendations to reduce fatigue, facilitate digestion, regain more energy, etc.