There is a drastic difference in postpartum care between the Eastern and Western cultures, in which we explore in this episode with Dr Samantha Quezet. In the East, there is an emphasis on nurturing the mother during the month-long postpartum period, whereas in the West, it is more DIY. Dr. Samantha Quezet shares her insights on the significance of prenatal and postnatal care, and personal experiences with postpartum confinement. The discussion highlights the need for a cultural shift in how we view motherhood and self-care, advocating for a more supportive environment for mothers.

Key takeaways:

• Eastern postpartum confinement practices provide essential support for recovery
• As a society, we need to mother the mother as well by providing strong supportive networks
• Why prenatal care, and even pre-pre natal care sets up our bodies for smoother postpartum recovery and beyond

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Dr. Samantha Quézet is a highly esteemed chiropractor known for her profound expertise and dedication to promoting holistic health. Alongside her husband, she founded a holistic health practice committed to supporting families in the East Auckland community in New Zealand. In the past five months, she has gained recognition for her expertise in postnatal care, particularly in integrating Eastern postpartum healing practices such as Chinese confinement. Her extensive qualifications and compassionate approach have made her a trusted source of knowledge and support for mothers seeking comprehensive pre- and postnatal training solutions, as well as pediatric chiropractic care.

Connect with Dr Samantha Quezet:

https://www.instagram.com/squezetlee/

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Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love.

Connect with Elaine:

https://www.elaineyoga.com

https://www.instagram.com/elaine_yogatherapy/

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This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information contained in this episode is not to be replaced with medical advice.