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The first few years of having a new baby are filled with beautiful and chaotic moments, coupled with physical and psychological healing, learning how to parent, and rediscovering yourself. And there are many ways to approach the postpartum period; through traditions and culture, and modern healthcare. Join Dr. Kristal Lau, a physician and Postpartum Wellness Consultant, author of 'Postpartum 30', and mom of 2, in an exploration of postpartum wellness, motherhood, and heritage. If you want to ...
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Ep.14: Mama, are You Feeling Grief for the Loss of Your Pre-Mummy Self?
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Storytime episode with Dr Kristal Lau where she shares her brush with grief for her "old self" during her Matrescence and motherhood journey. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Why I felt grief despite having a healthy pregnancy and smooth birth experience Stages of Grief How to hold space for a mom if she's experiencing this type of grief QUOTES "I'm gonna talk a…
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Ep.13: 2024 Year of the Dragon - Why There Might Be A Baby Boom and What To Expect For Mothers, Families, and Industry Leaders
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Learn why many Chinese and East Asian parents want a baby born under this zodiac sign and how this cultural belief leads to a baby boom that affects mothers, families, population census, services, and businesses. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Why the Year of the Dragon is a BIG DEAL A Brief Introduction to the Significance of this Chinese Zodiac Sign Effects …
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Ep.12: How To Enjoy Your End Year Holidays During Your Confinement Month (a.k.a Zuo Yue Zi)
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Christmas has just passed but the end year festivities continue! Here's some quick tips of joining in on the fun even while you're doing your confinement this holiday season. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Quick tips on how to head out for the festivities during your confinement month. QUOTES "If you really wanna go out and enjoy and you're still in your confi…
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Ep.11: Full Moon and 100th Day Celebrations After Your Confinement Month (Part 5 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
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There are 2 major celebrations for the baby after completing the confinement month; the full moon and 100th day. And Dr. Kristal Lau brings a modern twist to these baby-centered celebrations by reinstating you, the mother, back in the spotlight during this time. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS What is the full moon and 100th-day celebration? Why it's important …
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Ep.10: How to Create Your Confinement Month and Confinement Practice (Part 4 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
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The Chinese confinement practice is essentially a postpartum recovery program steeped in tradition and traditional Chinese medicine principles. Learn why you should create and personalise your confinement plan and how to do it with my Postpartum 30 method. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Why you should create and personalise your confinement Confinement plannin…
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Ep.9: Why Modernise the Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice, Zuo Yue Zi? (Part 3 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
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Learn about the challenges and benefits of following a traditional confinement practice in our modern time after you've given birth. And why this paves the way for a modernised confinement practice; an approach I take in my book 'Postpartum 30' to respectfully adapt a traditional and cultural practice to fit the needs of modern mothers and families…
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Ep.8: A Brief History of The Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice (Zuo Yue Zi) (Part 2 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
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Learn about the origins of the confinement practice and some of the taboos and superstitions behind this Chinese postpartum recovery practice. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Why is confinement usually performed for 30 days? The ancient Chinese origins of confinement. KEYWORDS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Integrative care Integrative medicine ARTICLE CITATION Lee, …
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Ep.7: What is Confinement? The Chinese Postpartum Recovery Practice of Confinement (Zuo Yue Zi) (Part 1 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
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Learn about the confinement practice and some of the principles behind this Chinese postpartum recovery practice. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS - Why is Zuo Yue Zi also called confinement? - The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles behind some main confinement practice rules - Introducing the importance of mental health support during the confinement…
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Ep.6: Storytime! I Took My Health For Granted Until I Got Pregnant.
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It's storytime! A casual and conversational episode to break up the heaviness for information and discussions. Today's episode is about my health journey from my first pregnancy till now, 2 years postpartum after my second child. I also share about the medical devices I've accumulated. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Blood pressure machine and gestational hype…
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Ep.5: Who Looks After Mothers and Their Families in the Postpartum Period?
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It's not just your OBGYN and midwives who look after a mother after childbirth. There are a lot more health practitioners, health providers, and services providers who can help you and your family manage the chaos that is postpartum. You and your family will need a team to help you achieve physical, mental, and social well-being during the postpart…
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Ep.4: Why Postpartum Care And Wellness Is A Necessity. Not A Luxury!
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Learn why postpartum care is a necessity and not a luxury. And how the postpartum period affects different members of the family. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Who is part of the postpartum journey? Who gets affected by the postpartum period? Why postpartum care services and products are essential. QUOTES "...because helping moms and families thrive in the p…
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Ep.3: 3 Places To Get Your Confinement Herbs In The West
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Learn about the challenges and options for obtaining confinement herbs while living in a Western country. Dive into the three main places where you can find your confinement herbs. . EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: What is confinement? It's roots in Zuo Yue Zi, a Chinese cultural postpartum recovery practice. Learn about the challenges involved in finding conf…
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Ep.2: What is the Postpartum Period and Why It's Important (An Update!)
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Review of the postpartum period, the common terminologies used, and introduction of two new terms: postpartum recovery month and Matrescence. Explore why it's important to know about these terms in the postpartum journey. . EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Fresh Terms for New Experiences: I talk about "Postpartum Recovery Month" and "Matrescence" to give a bett…
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What is the Postpartum Period? An Introduction | Ep.1
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The postpartum period, 4th trimester, and confinement period can have different definitions and meanings for different people, and for modern medicine and traditional Chinese medicine health providers. So, it’s important to be aware of these differences and learn to “speak the same language” so that we can have the best postpartum experience. . EPI…
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