A woman wrapped in a large plastic bag after being discharged from a hospital following childbirth sparked debate about traditional post-partum practices in China. Facing sub-5-degree temperatures, the woman explained that the bag, suggested by her mother, shielded her from the wind, reflecting the Chinese tradition of “sitting the month” (zuo yue zi) to protect new mothers from exposure and ensure recovery.
The curious sight of a woman in China wrapped in a large plastic bag postpartum gained traction on social media, after a video of her went viral.
