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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.
Episodes
14 episodes
Ep.14: Mama, are You Feeling Grief for the Loss of Your Pre-Mummy Self?
Storytime episode with Dr Kristal Lau where she shares her brush with grief for her "old self" during her Matrescence and motherhood journey.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSWhy I felt grief despite having a healthy pregnancy an...
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Episode 14
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13:53
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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
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
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Episode 13
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20:58
Ep.12: How To Enjoy Your End Year Holidays During Your Confinement Month (a.k.a Zuo Yue Zi)
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 HIGHLIGHTSQuick tips on how to head out ...
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Episode 12
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10:30
Ep.11: Full Moon and 100th Day Celebrations After Your Confinement Month (Part 5 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
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...
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Episode 11
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18:02
Ep.10: How to Create Your Confinement Month and Confinement Practice (Part 4 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
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 Postpartu...
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Episode 10
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19:59
Ep.9: Why Modernise the Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice, Zuo Yue Zi? (Part 3 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
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'...
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Episode 9
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16:43
Ep.8: A Brief History of The Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice (Zuo Yue Zi) (Part 2 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
Learn about the origins of the confinement practice and some of the taboos and superstitions behind this Chinese postpartum recovery practice.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSWhy is confinement usually performed for 30 days?
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Episode 9
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15:55
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) p...
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Episode 7
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12:57
Ep.6: Storytime! I Took My Health For Granted Until I Got Pregnant.
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 a...
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Episode 6
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24:38
Ep.5: Who Looks After Mothers and Their Families in the Postpartum Period?
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 yo...
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Episode 5
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22:43
Ep.4: Why Postpartum Care And Wellness Is A Necessity. Not A Luxury!
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 th...
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Episode 4
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12:49
Ep.3: 3 Places To Get Your Confinement Herbs In The West
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 con...
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Episode 3
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9:17
Ep.2: What is the Postpartum Period and Why It's Important (An Update!)
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 HIG...
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Episode 2
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9:36
What is the Postpartum Period? An Introduction | Ep.1
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 di...
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Episode 1
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17:52