The Bridge to China

Is the Chinese postpartum tradition of ‘Sitting the Month’ going global?

May 29, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Importance of Sitting the Month
02:12 • 4min
3
The Magic of Motion Sickness
06:27 • 2min
4
The Importance of Pushing Your Baby Out
08:33 • 2min
5
How Much Does a Nanny Cost in China?
10:52 • 2min
6
How to Adopt a Baby
13:14 • 2min
7
The Importance of Sitting the Month
15:15 • 5min
8
How to Keep Your Feet Warm
19:59 • 2min
9
The Tummy Wrap and the Nanny
22:13 • 2min
10
How to Soak Your Feet in Hot Water
24:39 • 2min
11
The Importance of Systematic Postpartum Care
26:43 • 3min
12
The Importance of Family Support
29:16 • 2min
13
The Importance of Family Support for New Parents
31:02 • 3min
14
The Advantages of a Hospital System in China
33:41 • 2min
15
How to Take Care of Newborns in China
35:40 • 3min
16
The Importance of Having a Baby
38:34 • 2min
17
The Importance of Recovering From Postpartum Stress
40:11 • 2min
18
The Importance of Rest and Recovery for New Moms
42:22 • 2min
19
The Importance of Sitting the Month
44:44 • 2min
20
How to Deal With Postpartum Depression
46:50 • 3min
21
The Cost of Domestic Care in China
49:36 • 2min
22
How to Breastfeed a Newborn
51:11 • 4min