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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 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!
The Postpartum Wellness Show
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.
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
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.
Understand Why Definitions Matter: Clear language is important in making positive changes for parents and in normalizing the much-needed rest and recovery time that moms deserve after giving birth.
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QUOTES
"Everything you've been feeling about your postpartum journey has always been valid despite what everyone else has been telling you."
"Matrescence is now being put forth as another life-changing event for someone who has gone through the process of childbirth."
"This [the postpartum period] is no holiday. So, it's absolutely a viewpoint that we need to discard and one way to help doing that is to start talking about them in all these terms and have the definitions in place."
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Get your free resource here "3 Essential Postpartum Changes That No One Really Talks About And What To Do About Them"
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READ THE TRANSCRIPT HERE
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CONNECT WITH DR KRISTAL LAU!
- Website: Bridges In Health
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