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The Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.15: How to Use Your 12-Week Parental Leave (US Military Edition) Special Episode for MBRPN Non-Profit [Podcasthon 2025]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.~~~EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSSupport for MBRNPC: Military Birth Resource Network and Postpartum CoalitionWhat is the 12-Week Parental Leave for US military membersThis parental leave is NOT a holiday!~~~Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Please see your medical provider for...2025-03-2116 min
Pregnancy & Birth Made EasyReimagining Postpartum: Bridging Traditions and Modern Care with Dr. Kristal LauWe discuss how postpartum should be mother-centered and family-focused. Dr. Kristal Lau shares insights on blending traditional and modern postpartum practices. They discuss the importance of planning for postpartum, ensuring proper nutrition and rest, and including partners in the care process.Show Notes HERE!How to find Dr. Lau: InstagramPostpartum 30Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramGET IN TOUCH! đ¤ŠReac...2025-02-181h 07
Passive Income DoctorDoctor and Entrepreneur Tom Lee (Hopmedic founder)Inspiring in-depth interview with Dr Tom Lee, founder of Hopmedic, a telehealth and locum job portal.His medicine and entrepreneurial journey has been full of ups and downs. â˘big life decision to move from NZ to Australia, to pursue dream of medical school â˘shock when entering junior doctor workforce â˘locum opportunities â˘active trading: shorting the share market, and making 50X returns â˘personal portfolio, including crypto â˘businesses (hint: pivoting leads to success)- ranging from sneakers, to arancini balls, to a mobile app that delivered CBT therapy for pre and post-operative pain. â˘Hopmedic, hitting 1 m...2024-12-1857 minPassive Income DoctorGrowing a consulting business (Dr Kristal Lau, part 2)Part 2 in chat with Dr Kristal Lau. having lived and worked in many countries, she shares her experiences and perspectives on healthcare and business differences.Also she shares how she is dominating her niche area and growing a community. Some topics covered include:â˘differences between US and Australian healthcare systemâ˘her experience living in Germany and France,â˘setting up consulting business- and solving a gap in the market regarding postpartum wellness.â˘mindset on frugality, investingâ˘having the 'money talk' with your partnerâ˘aging population and is relying on the government pensions for...2024-10-301h 08
Military Birth Talk44. Army Spouse Kristal's Birth Stories, with Conversation on How Her Medical Background Impacted Her Experience, East Asian Postpartum Cultural Practices, and the Importance of Holistic Family CareIn todayâs episode, Iâm speaking with Dr. Kristal Lau who is an Army spouse sharing two birth stories. Kristalâs first birth story took place in Alabama and her second was born OCONUS in Wiesbaden Germany. So two totally different settings and it was really interesting to hear the differences in some of the culture norms between the two, and then we also talked about how her postpartum experiences were really different as well. Kristal is Malaysian and ethnically Chinese so she talked about some of the cultural practices that are common in her family and how that p...2024-10-2455 minPassive Income DoctorDr Kristal Lau (becoming an Author and Entrepreneur)In this episode, we interview Dr Kristal Lau- journey from medicine to entrepreneurship and postpartum wellness consulting.â˘medical school, BPTâ˘geriatrics specialty, and a sad story about palliative careâ˘life changes, military spouse, Masters of Public Healthâ˘psychology of money- drop in come as stay at home spouseâ˘becoming an authorâ˘USMLEFind out more about Kristal:Website: www.bridgesinhealth.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/klyqlYouTube: www.youtube.com/@drkristallauOther links:Growing a consulting business (Dr Kristal Lau, part 2)Music Credit...2024-10-1631 min
Mom and Mind366: Respecting and Adapting Cultural Practices: Postpartum Confinement with Dr. Kristal Lau, MPH, MBBS, BMedSc (Hons), ELMOIt is an undeniable fact that our Western norms for prenatal and postnatal care of mothers are very different from other countries and cultures. Even the term âconfinementâ is not as familiar to most Americans as it is in other countries. Join us as we explore this topic further with todayâs expert. Dr. Kristal Lau is a certified European Lifestyle Medicine (ELMO) Health and Fitness Advisor and a leading postpartum wellness consultant specializing in bridging cultural practices with modern postpartum care. She is an author, former physician, veteranâs spouse, and the mother of two. Her mission i...2024-09-231h 08The Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.14: Mama, are You Feeling Grief for the Loss of Your Pre-Mummy Self?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." 2024-02-0213 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.13: 2024 Year of the Dragon - Why There Might Be A Baby Boom and What To Expect For Mothers, Families, and Industry LeadersLearn 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 culture. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and...2024-01-0720 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.12: How To Enjoy Your End Year Holidays During Your Confinement Month (a.k.a Zuo Yue Zi)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...2023-12-2910 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.11: Full Moon and 100th Day Celebrations After Your Confinement Month (Part 5 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)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 families; hotel ballrooms can get...2023-12-2218 min
Tales From The Fourth Trimester19 | How a doctor found her own way during postpartum, with traditional Chinese & Western medicine, with Dr Kristal LauIn this ep, we talk about Kristal's postpartums, including D-MER, postpartum depression and anxiety and military wife life, and how she navigated early motherhood. Find Kristal's book and services here: https://mamaswingwoman.com/2023-12-061h 05The Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.10: How to Create Your Confinement Month and Confinement Practice (Part 4 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)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 have a rough idea on how to approach your confinement month as though it...2023-11-1019 min
Between Two LipsPostpartum 30 - Optimizing Postpartum Recovery With Dr Kristal LauDr. Kristal Lau, a Physician-turned-Postpartum Wellness Consultant, is the author of âPostpartum 30â. Kristal brings over 10 years of combined experience and knowledge in clinical medicine, scientific research, and public health including her personal experiences as an Asian expat in the West, a mom of 2, and a U.S. military spouse. She delivers insights and actionable strategies for postpartum wellness, specializing in balancing traditions and cultural practices with modern postpartum care.Thank you so much for listening! I use fitness and movement to help women prevent and overcome pelvic floor challenges like incontinence and organ prolapse. There is help for...2023-11-0850 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.9: Why Modernise the Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice, Zuo Yue Zi? (Part 3 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)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 important to make space for a Modern Confinement Practice.QUOTES"Modern women everywhere...2023-10-1316 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.8: A Brief History of The Chinese Postpartum Confinement Practice (Zuo Yue Zi) (Part 2 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)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/10.1163/9789047409922_006QUOTES"...the postpartum period, where the postpartum c...2023-09-1415 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.7: What is Confinement? The Chinese Postpartum Recovery Practice of Confinement (Zuo Yue Zi) (Part 1 of 5 Confinement Mini Series)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.""...definitely have a chat to your TCM providers about what...2023-09-0812 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.6: Storytime! I Took My Health For Granted Until I Got Pregnant.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 sleep apnea due to pregnancy experienceQUOTES"I truly understood and also was really thankful that my diabetes wasn't to a point where I...2023-09-0124 min
Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & BeyondKRISTAL LAU- Postpartum RestSend us a textToday I speak with Dr. Kristal Lau, a Physician-turned-Postpartum Wellness Consultant and the author of 'Postpartum 30'. She brings over 10 years of collective experience in clinical medicine, scientific research, and public health along with her personal experiences of navigating postpartum and motherhood as a mom of 2, an Asian expat in the West, and a U.S. military spouse. Dr. Lau delivers insights and actionable strategies for postpartum wellness, including balancing traditions and cultural practices with modern postpartum care.Kristal shares her experience with her first confinement practice, and...2023-08-2552 min
Married After KidsEp. 118: How the Postpartum Period Impacts Military Marriages with Dr. Kristal LauIn this episode, weâre diving deep into the often-overlooked phase known as the fourth trimester - the postpartum period. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Kristal Lau, a physician, postpartum wellness consultant, and author of Postpartum 30, shares personal stories from her own postpartum, sheds light on why this time can be uniquely challenging for military families, and educates us on the unmatched expectations couples often have when entering this significant phase.  Tune in to discover how the postpartum period impacts mothers and their marriages, whether you have children, are planning to have them, or simply wish...2023-07-3146 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.5: Who Looks After Mothers and Their Families in the Postpartum Period?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 help you achieve that?Red flag behaviours...2023-07-2822 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.4: Why Postpartum Care And Wellness Is A Necessity. Not A Luxury!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 care services and products are essential.QUOTES"...because helping moms and families thrive in the postpartum period and beyond in turn helps everything around us to thrive.""Postpartum care is a necessity, not a luxury, as it directly impacts health care spending, productivity, and overall well-being.""Why aren't they [fathers...2023-07-1412 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.3: 3 Places To Get Your Confinement Herbs In The WestLearn 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 Zi, a Chinese cultural postpartum recovery practice.Learn about the challenges involved in finding confinement herbs in Western countries. Find out where you can find your confinement herbs while living in the West..QUOTES"Confinement does not mean jail or imprisonment; it refers to the period o...2023-07-0709 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowEp.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..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...2023-06-3009 min
The Healthy Post Natal Body PodcastAid your post-partum recovery with Postpartum 30, a modern take on ancient confinement practice. Interview with Dr Kristal LauSend us a textThis week I have the pleasure to be joined by Dr Kristal Lau in a bumper, an epic, 2 HOUR LONG!!, interview talking about the benefits of "confinement practices", but with a twist, to aid your post-partum recovery.Regular listeners will have heard me talk about "zuo yue zi" or "Sitting the month" before as I strongly believe that some of the practices make complete sense from a mother's self-care perspective.The issue with any 2000 year + old practice however is, of course, that a lot of the habits are no longer...2023-05-282h 11
Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leadersWhat's Your Biggest Fear When Writing a Book? | Kristal LauSend us a textThe moment you finish the first draft of your manuscript, you enter an incredibly vulnerable period as an author. Even though we writers have done what many people wish they could do, itâs still terrifying because itâs an internal feat and now we need to figure out the next steps. Kristal Lau is a medical doctor with two young children who has wanted to write a book for many years. She decided she needed accountability and direction, so she joined one of our âAuthors Who Leadâ coaching groups and has not only fin...2023-03-2335 min
Malaysians Abroad PodcastS2 E9 - Doctor Turned Doula: Building a Family, Career, and Community ft. Dr. Kristal LauWhat is it like to become a new parent? What is it like to realize your career is no longer what you enjoy doing? We chatted with Dr. Kristal Lau who left her career as a doctor, moved to Germany, and raised her family there.Â
Our conversation with this Malaysian mom revolves around how she found her own support community in a different country, how a woman's identity changes after becoming a mother, and her side-hustle which aims to help new moms to cope with the transition.Â
Explore all this with us in this episode.Â
...2022-07-1146 minThe Postpartum Wellness ShowWhat is the Postpartum Period? An Introduction | Ep.1The 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, itâs important to be aware of these differences and learn to âspeak the same languageâ so that we can have the best postpartum experience. .EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:Learn what the postpartum period is and why itâs important to have the same understanding of the definition and meaning of thisUnderstand why the postpartum period is always evolvingLearn more about different stages within the postpartum period and how they...2022-02-0117 min
Pitch Your Pod: A Podcast Competition from SPI MediaKristal L. â My Modern Confinement: A Postpartum Podcast with Kristal Lau, MBBSThe postpartum period is tough for every new mom. And it can be tougher for those of us of Asian heritage who are migrants to the West. The clash of cultures, the identity shifts, the lack of familiarity during vulnerable moments, and sometimes feeling disconnected from our roots can easily complicate the postpartum period. Enter, My Modern Confinement, a postpartum recovery philosophy rooted in the ancient postnatal practice of Chinese confinement. Tune in to learn how this modernized cultural practice can serve your postpartum health and beyond. Join Dr. Kristal Lau, a physician, and mom of 2, in t...2022-01-1703 min