According to the TCM, after a woman gives birth, they have an opening left in the womb. Thus this causes a depletion of Qi in them. TCM believes that because there is an empty void, a woman needs to be warmed after giving birth to restore it. However, immediately after delivery and for the first 48 hours that follow, cooling foods and treatments are allowed. A raw placenta smoothie would be appropriate during this period. After the 48 hours are up, TCM suggests that only cook