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 and smooth birth experienceStages of GriefHow to hold space for a mom if she's experiencing this type of griefQUOTES"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 dad."&n...
Feb 2, 2024
13 min
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 HIGHLIGHTSWhy 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 cultur...
Jan 7, 2024
20 min
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 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. This i...
Dec 29, 2023
10 min
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 HIGHLIGHTSWhat 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 Asian ...
Dec 22, 2023
18 min
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 HIGHLIGHTSWhy you should create and personalise your confinementConfinement planning as a family affairHow to create your confinement using my Postpartum 30 MethodQUOTES"...what I wish for you to take away from today's episode is to ...
Nov 10, 2023
19 min
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 HIGHLIGHTS3 Challenges of following a Traditional Confinement Practice.3 Benefits of following a Traditional Confinement Practice.Why it's...
Oct 13, 2023
16 min
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?The ancient Chinese origins of confinement. KEYWORDS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEIntegrative careIntegrative medicineARTICLE CITATIONLee, J. (2006). "Childbirth in Early Imperial China". In Medicine for Women in Imperial China. Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill. https://doi.org/10.1163/978...
Sep 14, 2023
15 min
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 practiceQUOTES"This practice is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, which underlies a lot of health philosophies and practices in the East.""...de...
Sep 8, 2023
12 min
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 slee...
Sep 1, 2023
24 min
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 HIGHLIGHTSWhy is it important to know who you can turn to for help?What does it mean to have good postpartum health and who can h...
Jul 28, 2023
22 min
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