The Postpartum Wellness Show
By: Dr. Kristal Lau
Language: en-gb
Categories: Health, Fitness, Society, Culture, Relationships, Kids, Family
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 award-winning author of her book 'Postpartum 30: Thirty Days to a Nurtured Fourth Trimester' and mom of 2, in an exploration of postpartum, parenthood, and heritage. If you want to learn how to thrive in your postpartum journey and beyond, this show is for you!
Episodes
Ep.16: Welcome Me Back, 2026! Thank You For Sticking With Me!
Jan 07, 2026Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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I'm back on The Postpartum Wellness Show!
It's been a very unexpected 2025 with major life changes. While I've been silent on the digital front, my plate has been overflowing.
Yet, this podcast hit 1000 downloads in November last year (2025)!!!!
I'm so thrilled!!!
THANK YOU for the new listens and for those who are sticking around.
I've scheduled a bunch...
Duration: 00:08:21Ep.15: How to Use Your 12-Week Parental Leave (US Military Edition) Special Episode for MBRNPC Non-Profit [Podcasthon 2025]
Mar 21, 2025Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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.
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Support for MBRNPC: Military Birth Resource Network and Postpartum CoalitionWhat is the 12-Week Parental Leave for US military membersThis... Duration: 00:16:42Ep.14: Mama, are You Feeling Grief for the Loss of Your Pre-Mummy Self?
Feb 02, 2024Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
Storytime episode with Dr Kristal Lau where she shares her brush with grief for her "old self" during her Matrescence and motherhood journey.
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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
Jan 07, 2024Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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.
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Ep.12: How To Enjoy Your End Year Holidays During Your Confinement Month (a.k.a Zuo Yue Zi)
Dec 29, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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.
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Quick tips on how to head out for the festivities during your confinement month.
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"If you really wanna go out and enjoy and you're still...
Ep.11: Full Moon and 100th Day Celebrations After Your Confinement Month (Part 5 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
Dec 22, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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.
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Ep.10: How to Create Your Confinement Month and Confinement Practice (Part 4 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
Nov 10, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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.
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Ep.9: Why Modernise the Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice, Zuo Yue Zi? (Part 3 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
Oct 13, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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!
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Ep.8: A Brief History of The Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice (Zuo Yue Zi) (Part 2 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
Sep 14, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
Learn about the origins of the confinement practice and some of the taboos and superstitions behind this Chinese postpartum recovery practice.
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Ep.7: What is Confinement? The Chinese Postpartum Recovery Practice of Confinement (Zuo Yue Zi) (Part 1 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
Sep 08, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
Learn about the confinement practice and some of the principles behind this Chinese postpartum recovery practice.
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- 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
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Ep.6: Storytime! I Took My Health For Granted Until I Got Pregnant.
Sep 01, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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.
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Blood pressure machine and gestational hypertension experienceBlood glucose machine, accessories, and gestational diabetes experienceCPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine... Duration: 00:24:38Ep.5: Who Looks After Mothers and Their Families in the Postpartum Period?
Jul 28, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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!
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Ep.4: Why Postpartum Care And Wellness Is A Necessity. Not A Luxury!
Jul 14, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
Learn why postpartum care is a necessity and not a luxury. And how the postpartum period affects different members of the family.
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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... Duration: 00:12:49Ep.3: 3 Places To Get Your Confinement Herbs In The West
Jul 07, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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.
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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 f... Duration: 00:09:17Ep.2: What is the Postpartum Period and Why It's Important (An Update!)
Jun 30, 2023Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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.
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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.<...
What is the Postpartum Period? An Introduction | Ep.1
Jan 31, 2022Drop us a comment! Note: If you submit a comment, you agree that we have the right to publish it on all our digital platforms. Thank you!
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.
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