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

Ep.13: 2024 Year of the Dragon - Why There Might Be A Baby Boom and What To Expect For Mothers, Families, and Industry Leaders

Jan 7th, 2024 20m 58s

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 o

Ep.12: How To Enjoy Your End Year Holidays During Your Confinement Month (a.k.a Zuo Yue Zi)

Dec 29th, 2023 10m 30s

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 du

Ep.11: Full Moon and 100th Day Celebrations After Your Confinement Month (Part 5 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)

Dec 22nd, 2023 18m 2s

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

Ep.10: How to Create Your Confinement Month and Confinement Practice (Part 4 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)

Nov 10th, 2023 19m 59s

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

Ep.9: Why Modernise the Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice, Zuo Yue Zi? (Part 3 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)

Oct 13th, 2023 16m 43s

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'

Ep.8: A Brief History of The Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice (Zuo Yue Zi) (Part 2 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)

Sep 14th, 2023 15m 55s

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 conf

Ep.7: What is Confinement? The Chinese Postpartum Recovery Practice of Confinement (Zuo Yue Zi) (Part 1 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)

Sep 8th, 2023 12m 57s

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

Ep.6: Storytime! I Took My Health For Granted Until I Got Pregnant.

Sep 1st, 2023 24m 38s

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

Ep.5: Who Looks After Mothers and Their Families in the Postpartum Period?

Jul 28th, 2023 22m 43s

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

Ep.4: Why Postpartum Care And Wellness Is A Necessity. Not A Luxury!

Jul 14th, 2023 12m 49s

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

Ep.4: Why Postpartum Care Is A Necessity. Not A Luxury!

Jul 14th, 2023 12m 49s

Ep.3: 3 Places To Get Your Confinement Herbs In The West

Jul 7th, 2023 9m 17s

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 Z

Ep.2: What is the Postpartum Period and Why It's Important (An Update!)

Jun 30th, 2023 9m 36s

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:Fre

What is the Postpartum Period? An Introduction | Ep.1

Jan 31st, 2022 17m 52s

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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Introducing My Modern Confinement: A Postpartum Podcast | Trailer

Jan 30th, 2022 1m 30s

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

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Apr 11th, 2021 46s

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.

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