101 East explores the tradition of confinement for new mothers in modern China and the growing industry behind it.
Zhang Shasha stares out the window at a rare, blue, Beijing sky. "Next week I can go out," she says. "I miss outside!"
But for now she has to remain indoors, wrapped in a thick sweater and woollen hat, even though it is a warm spring day.
Deeply rooted in Chinese culture, women have observed zuoyuezi, or the "sitting the month", for generations.
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