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The Postpartum Wellness Show
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 learn how to thrive in your postpartum journey, this show is for you.
The Postpartum Wellness Show
Ep.7: What is Confinement? The Chinese Postpartum Recovery Practice of Confinement (Zuo Yue Zi) (Part 1 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
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 East."
"...definitely have a chat to your TCM providers about what foods in the Western grocer falls under Hot, Warm, Yin, and Yang. And then you can create your menu from there and start preparing your food that way."
"So, strong emotions are definitely going to happen during the confinement period and all the mental health advances that we know today encourages us to not ignore those feelings, to address them and have healthy and safe outlets for them."
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