Thriving Postpartum
Embracing the Indigenous Wisdom of La Cuarentena
by Pānquetzani
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Pub Date Sep 24 2024 | Archive Date Oct 24 2024
Sounds True Publishing | Sounds True
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Description
From ancestral healing expert Pānquetzani comes traditional Indigenous wisdom for helping women thrive in, rather than merely survive, the postpartum experience.
Though we now have more resources for ancestral birthing and self-care practices than ever, postpartum care is still largely stuck in an outdated, patriarchal paradigm that fails to serve mothers and newborns. “Slowing down, recovering fully, and giving your baby the best start isn’t a privilege—it’s a basic human need,” says Pānquetzani, a leading expert in Indigenous health care for women. In Thriving Postpartum, she shares the sacred ritual of la cuarentena (or quarantine) that honors, nurtures, and empowers a birthing person’s transition into their new life. Here, you’ll find guidance on:
• Herbal recipes and 25 yerbas for postpartum healing
• Newborn and immediate postpartum care
• Sacred foods in la cuarentena
• Bodywork
• Your emotional body in la cuarentena
• Sex, pleasure, and intimacy postpartum
Pānquetzani teaches this 40-day journey as a spiritual rite of passage, one that has endured colonization and supported women in Mesoamerican, Mexican, and Central American communities. She shares everything you’ll need—from ancestral recipes for lactation and replenishing, to prayers and somatic practices for physical, emotional, and sexual recovery. Through traditional stories and practical guidance, she also helps you engage your support network, become your own best advocate, and lay a healthy foundation for the years to come.
“This wisdom has come from my familia and is a direct inheritance from our collective body of knowledge,” says Pānquetzani. Imparted with love, tenderness, and respect, here is an invitation to participate in a rich tradition that celebrates birth and motherhood as sacred acts of creation.
Advance Praise
“Thriving Postpartum is imperative to the ancestral healing of all birthing people and their families. Prioritizing Indigenous practices impacts more current social injustices than we even realize—everything from sustainability to the protection and equality of Black and Brown bodies. Panquetzani’s book is saving lives, one generation at a time.” —Kehlani, activist, home birther, and award-winning singer and songwriter
“This much-needed book brings to light the important and historical knowledge of Mexican Indigenous herbal medicine for women during their postpartum time. Panquetzani provides a rich, practical, and highly effective guide on how to care for yourself with traditional herbs, body practices, and sacred foods and recipes from her years of experience working with women and expanding on the wisdom of her abuelas. She also lovingly and unflinchingly guides BIPOC new mothers through the variety of emotions that surface during this transition into motherhood to help navigate ancestral and familial wounds, systemic oppression, and relationships and sexuality with a focus on nervous system support and regulation practices. Reading this book will make you feel like Panquetzani is your doula guiding you along your postpartum journey, reconnecting and empowering you with your sacred heritage. This book is a reclamation and a healing for BIPOC women and a sacred gift to future generations.” —Alisa Vitti, functional nutrition and women’s hormone expert, author of WomanCode and In the FLO, creator of the Cycle Syncing® Method, and founder of FLOliving.com
“Thriving Postpartum is such a gift to all women and babies everywhere. I almost wish I could have another baby just so I could use Panquetzani’s services and have her light surrounding me and my baby.” —Ricki Lake, award-winning actor, TV host, and producer of The Business of Being Born and The Business of Birth Control
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781649631756 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
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Featured Reviews
Jennifer K, Reviewer
As a mother of 3 I really enjoyed reading this book as I‘m only 10 weeks postpartum myself. Great information and mindset.
Etzali H, Reviewer
The book delves into postpartum experiences through the unique perspective of Traditional Mexican Medicine. Pānquetzani's skilful use of words makes the content accessible and easy to comprehend while avoiding any hint of condescension. The information presented is clear, featuring numerous examples that effectively drive the points home and testimonials and stories from people around her. This book was a delightful and insightful read, shedding light on how the care of a birthing parent is a community job that, at times, is challenging and often lonely postpartum while also guiding how to extend support to one's community during this significant phase of life.
Whether you're intrigued by the world of midwifery or the role of a birth doula, or are you about to embark on the journey of parenthood? This book is an essential read!
Hannah G, Reviewer
So much wisdom shared within this book for those who care for pregnant and postpartum folks. Being a birthworker who is currently pregnant with baby number four, I’m always looking to learn more and further my knowledge on how I can better support both myself and my clients. If I had read Thriving Postpartum while pregnant with my first child, my recovery and subsequent postpartum experiences probably would have gone more smoothly. This book felt like a warm hug, and was just what I needed to read as I prepare for my next postpartum journey. I have a lot of love for the chapters later in the book that cover emotional well-being and healing after birth, and truly appreciate the reverence taken in approaching potentially triggering topics. As a non-BIPOC birthworker, I’m grateful for the opportunity to have read this ARC.
Thriving Postpartum is now on my list of recommend reads for fellow doulas and expecting parents.
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