Ep.7: What is Confinement? The Chinese Postpartum Recovery Practice of Confinement (Zuo Yue Zi)

(Part 1 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)
Learn about what the confinement practice is 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."
EPISODE LINKS
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Part 1: What is Confinement? The Chinese Postpartum Recovery Practice of Confinement (Zuo Yue Zi) ( • Ep.7: What is Confinem... )
Part 2: A Brief History of The Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice (Zuo Yue Zi) ( • Ep.8: A Brief History ... )
Part 3: Why Modernise the Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice, Zuo Yue Zi? ( • Ep.9: Why Modernise th... )
Part 4: How to Personalise Your Confinement Month and Confinement Practice ( • Ep.10: How to Personal... )
Part 5: Full Moon and 100th Day Celebrations After Your Confinement Month ( • Ep.11: Full Moon and 1... )