Motherhood can come with so much pressure, especially in those first few weeks when the world expects you to “bounce back” fast. But traditional Chinese postpartum care offers a different perspective… one that emphasises rest, nourishment, and intentional healing.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Dr Carla Brion shares the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine and explains why honouring the first forty days can impact a woman’s health for the rest of her life.
She also opens up about her own experience with postpartum depression and how these ancient practices have helped reshape her understanding of recovery.
It’s a reminder that motherhood changes everything, and true care means honouring that change.
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This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood.
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