Postpartum Recovery, One Bowl a Day
28 pre-mixed herbal soup sachets from the Chinese ‘Confinement’ tradition, sequenced for each stage of your recovery. Simmer, sip, rest.
$427.00 · $15.25 per day
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New Mothers Deserve Rest and Nourishment
Unbox
Your box arrives with 28 daily sachets, and a program schedule to guide you through your postpartum recovery.
Simmer
One soup a day, following your program schedule: add the sachet to water and simmer for 45 minutes.
Sip
That's it. Enjoy traditional postpartum nourishment, designed to meet you where you are in recovery.
Your 28-Day Confinement Roadmap
Our team has prepared a carefully crafted progression of soups and teas, designed to support each stage of your journey.
Sheng Hua Tang
生化汤
Si Wu Tang
四物汤
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
当归补血汤
Ba Zhen Tang
八珍汤
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
参苓白术散
Gui Pi Tang
归脾汤
Dan Qi Tang
丹芪汤
Tong Cao Lu Gen Tong Ru Tang
通草芦根通乳汤
Si Shen Tang
四神汤
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
十全大补汤
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28-Day Soup Progression
28-Day Soup Progression
$427.00
$15.25 per day of your 28-day recovery
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A complete 28-day postpartum soup program rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the centuries-old practice of zuo yue zi (坐月子) — the "sitting month."
Each box contains 28 individually portioned sachets of pre-mixed dried herbal ingredients — one for each day. Simply simmer in water to prepare a nourishing, warming soup as part of your daily postpartum ritual.
- Traditional Nourishment — Warming soups rooted in Chinese confinement tradition, designed to support rest and recovery after childbirth
- Expert-Reviewed — Formulated with input from licensed TCM and Western-trained practitioners
- Pre-Portioned Daily Program — 28 individually packed sachets with a structured 4-stage progression; just add water and simmer
- 28 individually portioned sachets of dried herbal ingredients
- Follows a 4-stage TCM progression: Clearing, Stabilization, Rebuilding, and Integration
- Expert-reviewed classical TCM formulas adapted for home preparation
Add one sachet to water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes. Detailed instructions are included with the product.
- Bai Shao (White Peony Root, 白芍)
- Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome, 白术)
- Cao Hong Hua (Safflower Petals, 草红花)
- Chen Pi (Dried Orange Peel, 陈皮)
- Chi Shao (Red Peony Root, 赤芍)
- Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum, 川芎)
- Dang Gui (Angelica Root, 当归)
- Dang Shen (Codonopsis Root, 党参)
- Fu Ling (Poria Cocos, 茯苓)
- Guang Tao Ren (Peach Kernel, 光桃仁)
- Hong Zao (Red Dates, 红枣)
- Huai Shan (Dried Chinese Yam, 淮山)
- Huang Qi (Astragalus Root, 黄芪)
- Lian Zi (Dried Lotus Seeds, 莲子)
- Lu Gen (Phragmites, 芦根)
- Pao Jiang (Roasted Ginger, 炮姜)
- Qian Shi (Euryale Ferox, 芡实)
- Ren Shen (Ginseng, 人参)
- Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark, 肉桂)
- Sheng Di (Raw Rehmannia, 生地)
- Sheng Gan Cao (Licorice Root, 生甘草)
- Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Root, 熟地黄)
- Tong Cao (Rice Paper Pith, 通草)
- Zhi Gan Cao (Roasted Licorice Root, 炙甘草)
These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescribed medication, consult your healthcare provider before use. Please always read labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before use. Review the full Terms & Conditions before making a purchase.
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"Rather than simply packaging traditional recipes, the company develops its herbal soup kits and postpartum teas with input from both licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and Western medicine doctors."
"The Fourth Trimester's products make the benefits of a two-thousand-year-old practice accessible to mothers who may not have traditional family support or specialized culinary knowledge."
Customer Reviews
Packaging was so nice and product was very easy to use
This is actually exactly what I was looking for!! I’ve been wanting to try more TCM-based products, but never really knew where to start or what to look for. What I especially love is that The Fourth Trimester doesn’t just provide the product I need, but also educates. Just something about knowing what you’re putting in your body and understanding the benefits! Having a structured program laid out in front of me makes things so much easier, and so much less overwhelming. I’ve tried to be more conscious about what I’ve been putting into my body, so I can definitely appreciate the thoughtfulness that’s clearly gone into this! I can’t wait to have all my friends try this too!
From the minute I unwrapped my box, I was blown away! Each package was lovingly/carefully wrapped and the presentation was top notch. The cooking instructions are easy to follow and I love the visual sheet they’ve included to break down what exactly is happening each week. I’ve made my first soup today and am so looking forward to my remaining days. The bad news is I will run out in 27 days but the good news is this was the best purchase ever. Don’t hesitate to do something for yourself after one of the biggest events in your life! Thank you to the fourth trimester team!!
I've just started using these soup kits and I'm really impressed! The instructions are clear and really easy to follow. You just toss the pre-packaged ingredients in a pot with water and let it simmer on the stove for an hour. I was a little nervous going in that it would taste overly herbal or medicinal but it's much milder and more pleasant than I expected. You can tell they aren't skimping on high-quality ingredients (there was saffron in my first batch). Really glad I'm giving this a try!
Everything comes pre-portioned and the directions are easy to follow, which makes it feel much more manageable. Also, it’s reassuring to know the formula is reviewed by both licensed TCM and Western-trained practitioners. That extra thought and care makes the whole experience feel more trustworthy! Super happy with my purchase and will be recommending to all my friends!
I was looking for DIY confinment soups and came across fourth trimester, which didn't disappoint. The soups smell amazing and remind me of the herbal medicines my mom used to give me when I was younger. I also LOVE the way the 28-day soup package looks. It even came with a handwritten note from Alice, the foudner. Did not disappoint!
I bought this as a gift to bring to my friend's baby shower and they loved it! Beautiful packaging and thoughtfully curated ingredients.
Questions Mothers Ask Us Most
Most mothers order before their due date so the box is waiting when baby arrives. The ingredients are dried and shelf-stable, and U.S. shipping is complimentary.
Yes. Every sachet contains only dried ingredients and is individually sealed, so your box can sit ready on the pantry shelf before your due date and throughout your recovery.
Each soup contains only dried herbs, roots, and botanicals which have been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our ingredient selection has been reviewed by licensed TCM and Western medicine practitioners. As with anything during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or nursing, please review the full ingredient list and check with your healthcare provider before use.
Warming and lightly herbal — milder than most mothers expect. Many women decide to add meat or other proteins to their soups to enhance the flavor. Check out our socials for recipe videos.
Traditionally, no — the ingredients are simmered to draw their properties into a nourishing broth, and the soup itself is what you sip. Some ingredients, like red dates, are perfectly fine to eat if you enjoy them, but most are left in the pot.
About a minute of hands-on effort: add one sachet to water, bring to a boil, and let it simmer for 45 minutes while you rest.
Yes — every sachet is 100% plant based: dried herbs, roots, and botanical ingredients only.
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