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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 discovering yourself. And there are many ways to approach the postpartum period; through traditions and culture, and modern healthcare. Join Dr. Kristal Lau, the Leading Postpartum Wellness Consultant with expertise in bridging cultural postpartum traditions with modern postpartum care, award-winning author of 'Postpartum 30', and mom of 2, in an exploration of postpartum wellness, parenthood, and heritage. If you want to learn how to thrive in your postpartum journey and beyond, this show is for you!
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A special episode for Podcasthaton 2025! Please support, donate, or volunteer with MBRNPC: Military Birth Resource Network and Postpartum Coalition. Military Parental Leave Program (MPLP) information here. Military Parental Leave Program (MPLP) FAQs here. ~~~ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Support for MBRNPC: Military Birth Resource Network and Postpartum CoalitionWhat is the 12-Week Parental Leave for US military membersThis parental leave is NOT a holiday! ~~~ Disclaimer: The content in this episode...
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 experienceStages of GriefHow to hold space for a mom if she's experiencing this type of grief QUOTES "I'm gonna talk about grief that's not related to a physical loss. In fact, it's grief related to feeling like you losing your old self before you became a mom or ...
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 DEALA Brief Introduction to the Significance of this Chinese Zodiac SignEffects of this cultural belief on individuals up to population levelQUOTES "The dragon is the most revered and majestic animal and Chinese mythology and c...
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 confinement month, please do. I know it goes against the rule of leaving home because you know it's gonna be cold and everything, but we are in 2023....
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 to celebrate the mother as much as the baby.Ideas for throwing a full moon and 100th-day celebration. QUOTES "The 100th day is huge for many East ...
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 confinementConfinement planning as a family affairHow to create your confinement using my Postpartum 30 Method QUOTES "...what I wish for you to take away from today's episode ...
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! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 3 Challenges of following a Traditional Confinement Practice.3 Benefits of following a Traditional Confinement Practice.Why i...
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 careIntegrative medicine ARTICLE CITATION Lee, J. (2006). "Childbirth in Early Imperial China". In Medicine for Women in Imperial China. Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill. https://doi.org/10.1...
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 practice QUOTES "This practice is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, which underlies a lot of health philosophies and practices in the Ea...
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 hypertension experienceBlood glucose machine, accessories, and gestational diabetes experienceCPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine and sl...
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 postpartum period! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Why is it important to know who you can turn to for help?What does it mean to have good postpartum health and who ca...
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 postpartum period and beyond in turn helps everything around us to thrive.""Postpartum care is a necessity, not a luxury, as it directly impacts health...
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 confinement herbs in Western countries. Find out where you can find your confinement herbs while living in the West.. QUOTES "Confinement does not...
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 better understanding of the postpartum recovery period and the incredible transformation into motherhood. Understand Why Definitions Matter: Clear la...
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. . EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Learn what the postpartum period is and why it’s important to have the same understanding of the definition and meaning of thisUn...
Welcome to My Modern Confinement, a podcast about a postpartum recovery philosophy based on the traditional Chinese postnatal practice of confinement, a.k.a Zuo Yue Zi or 'sitting the month'. We’ll be exploring how a modernised version of this cultural postnatal practice can serve your postpartum health as a new mom while discussing a variety of related postpartum topics. .GOALS OF THIS SHOW:Help new moms regain some control in your life after having pretty much no control over how the pregnancy and birth wentBring back the focus to a new mom’s health in the postpartum period instead of her disappearing into obscurity once baby is hereHelp new moms of Asian descent with the unique cultural challenges they face and help them reconnect with their heritage as they embark on their motherhood journey.Join me in this exploration of motherhood, heritage, and health! .CONNECT WITH KRISTALContact Me!My Modern Confinement Book CrowdfundingInstagram: @mymodernconfinementLinkedIn: Kristal Lau, MPH MBBS BMedSc.WANT TO STAY UPDATED WITH THE LATEST EPISODE?Subscribe to the show now and to the free My Modern Confinement newsletter! . Music by Twin MusicomSupport the show
Hi semua! Hi everyone!Welcome to Bridges in Health!A podcast about fostering relationships and building on knowledge from our past, present, and future towards better health.I’m Dr. Kris Q, your friendly Malaysian host, and a trained physician.We’ll be exploring how these (and more!) affect our health and how we can contribute to better health:our personal experiencesour traditions and culturesour social environmentthe industries around uspolitics and policies Subscribe to us on your favourite podcast app and get our newsletter from www.bridgesinhealth.com.Acknowledgement: Music by Twin Musicom.
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