The First Forty Days Journal: Self-Care for the New Mother

This guided journal, based on Heng Ou’s bestselling book The First Forty Days, offers empowering tips and prompts to encourage new and expecting mothers to slow down, reflect, and reenergize.

The First Forty Days Journal: Self-Care for the New Mother is designed to be your ally as you move through the first tender weeks with you baby. Like the book it is based on, the journal helps mothers-to-be and new mothers find serenity and peace in the transition into motherhood by helping you envision and build your own plan for this sacred time, from its meaningful rituals to its practical considerations.

With thoughtful journal prompts, consider the support you need and what support might look like for you, whether it is a gentle check in from a friend or some help with cooking, cleaning, and caring for your baby.

Heng Ou offers her expert guidance and firsthand experience for you to replenish your mind and spirit with soothing and restorative reflections, inspiring quotes, and calming activities. Use The First Forty Days Journal to help quiet your mind and focus on your health and your new baby. 

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The First Forty Days Journal: Self-Care for the New Mother

This guided journal, based on Heng Ou’s bestselling book The First Forty Days, offers empowering tips and prompts to encourage new and expecting mothers to slow down, reflect, and reenergize.

The First Forty Days Journal: Self-Care for the New Mother is designed to be your ally as you move through the first tender weeks with you baby. Like the book it is based on, the journal helps mothers-to-be and new mothers find serenity and peace in the transition into motherhood by helping you envision and build your own plan for this sacred time, from its meaningful rituals to its practical considerations.

With thoughtful journal prompts, consider the support you need and what support might look like for you, whether it is a gentle check in from a friend or some help with cooking, cleaning, and caring for your baby.

Heng Ou offers her expert guidance and firsthand experience for you to replenish your mind and spirit with soothing and restorative reflections, inspiring quotes, and calming activities. Use The First Forty Days Journal to help quiet your mind and focus on your health and your new baby. 

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The First Forty Days Journal: Self-Care for the New Mother

The First Forty Days Journal: Self-Care for the New Mother

by Heng Ou
The First Forty Days Journal: Self-Care for the New Mother

The First Forty Days Journal: Self-Care for the New Mother

by Heng Ou

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This guided journal, based on Heng Ou’s bestselling book The First Forty Days, offers empowering tips and prompts to encourage new and expecting mothers to slow down, reflect, and reenergize.

The First Forty Days Journal: Self-Care for the New Mother is designed to be your ally as you move through the first tender weeks with you baby. Like the book it is based on, the journal helps mothers-to-be and new mothers find serenity and peace in the transition into motherhood by helping you envision and build your own plan for this sacred time, from its meaningful rituals to its practical considerations.

With thoughtful journal prompts, consider the support you need and what support might look like for you, whether it is a gentle check in from a friend or some help with cooking, cleaning, and caring for your baby.

Heng Ou offers her expert guidance and firsthand experience for you to replenish your mind and spirit with soothing and restorative reflections, inspiring quotes, and calming activities. Use The First Forty Days Journal to help quiet your mind and focus on your health and your new baby. 


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781419788833
Publisher: Abrams
Publication date: 04/07/2026
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Heng Ou is the author of The First Forty Days, Awakening Fertility, and Nine Golden Months. She is also the founder of MotherBees, a rapidly expanding meal delivery service for new mothers with a strong presence in Los Angeles. Heng is based in Los Angeles.

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