Any of you guys have crazy traditions? PLEASE SHARE! So I don’t feel so ridiculous suffering through this alone.

In India newly mom's don't leave their beds about 40 days, she takes full rest, she takes shower each day before taking shower she has to take full body massage by an expert lady ,we follow Ayurvedic rituals so she can heal fast. She isn't allow to come in contact with outside weather, she has to eat fresh non spicy meals. Special sweet snacks is prepared for newly mother called " ghond ke laddu" it works like power punchh to her. She lives her life like a Queen for 40 days😊

The 40 day “lie in” period is common in many cultures. These cultures tend to have far lower postnatal depression rates..... mothers are not being cared for properly in our culture, and it shows.

Love this. I'm Hispanic and some of your traditions are similar to ours. Like going out side and catching the wind. Your suppose to rest for 40 day no lifting nothing heavy because your cervix can fall. And keep your tummy warm and with a girdle to get your waist back.. U can't eat cold food only warm soup and teas and Mexican warm meals. Because cold food will make u make less milk. You can't shower either u will catch the wind. No spicy food or crazy seasoning at all because is bad for the baby. Which almost everyone can agree too. Congratulations on your baby.

I showered every other day for 6 weeks. I put on a waist trainer before leaving the hospital. I breastfed both of my babies which helps shrink your uterus back to normal. I started back exercising after 6 weeks and this is the same routine I’m using for baby 3 due October 14th.

NEW SUBSCRIBER!! I learned so much about my asian culture when my sister in law gave birth to the first baby in our family! Her mother flew in from Taiwan.. and I 👏🏽 learned 👏🏽 so 👏🏽 much 👏🏽

I’ll be showing my husband this video, he doesn’t believe in these postpartum tradition. We are having our first baby this November, I’m so grateful my mum will be looking after me and imparting these traditions. Please do the breastmilk video. Thank you and congratulations with the birth of your baby ☺️.

I’m 27 weeks pregnant this is my second child but I’m open for anything that could help me do better this time around. Thank you for all your videos

I am West African. In my country, there's the tradition of no going out with baby for 3 full months. Also, you will be fed hot spicy soup after delivery and weeks after. Also, your belly will be bounded very tightly. And there's a daily "bath" you are given by either yr mother, aunt or mother-in-law. The bath is hot water( very hot). You sit on a small chair in the bathroom tub, and the hot water is being splashed on you. This is Followed with belly massage with more hot water!!

Lol. I appreciate you providing your moms perspective and then what a doctor would recommend but let’s be honest we’re all here for moms advice! 😂😂! Moms are the best! Great video!

We’re Mexican and one of the first thing is to get the belly wrapped. It will help get rid of the inflammation and all the fluids in your belly. Also if you really do have to leave the house then it would be where you double up on clothes and cover your ears and head. We also do the caldo de gallina (chicken and veggie soap). I’m about to have my baby and my mom is coming as soon as I go into labor so it’s going to be interesting to see what we do. I wasn’t anywhere near my mom when I had my first.

I loved this video!! I’m an acupuncturist and your mom follows the beautiful traditions I learned in school to a T. I started following you awhile ago because I love learning about western medicine and seeing the lives of you awesome doctors. I believe eastern and western medicine have soo many parallels, eastern just does it more simplistically and rudimentary. I’m a mom of 4, due with our 5th in 4 weeks. Love love love your channel girl!!

I just delivered my baby 6 days ago. As an Asian, I definitely feeling how you feel about what your mom was saying. The parents and the in-laws can’t come here due to the COVID quarantine, so they keep sending me messages about what to do during the first month of postpartum. Drinking pig feet soup to produce more breast milk; wearing a warm hat (it’s summer and 90 degrees outside now!); don’t brush your teeth; don’t drink or eat cold food; warm or steam fruit before eating them; must eat brown-sugar-boiled egg soup right after delivery; don’t go outside; don’t eat sour food, your teeth will fall........... When I asked why, they just said: that’s the tradition, of you don’t follow, your body will be sick for the rest of your life. 😒🙃

I am amazed how similar these traditions are to Mexican traditions.. I didn’t listen to my mother for my last pregnancy and regretted . Please listen to your mothers she didn’t make things up ❤️

It is also Islamic tradition for the new mother to rest for 40 days postpartum and have the people around her take care of her so she can recover. I love it. It is so amazing to have support as a new mum, being in good company and feeling supported and understood can make a huge decrease in the likelihood of developing postpartum anxiety and depression as well.

My mother in law massages my belly with hot boiling water and towel and it works well, I have 3kids and still looking good with no big belly.

I like that even that you are a doctor you have much respect for your culture and your mom. Hey they have been around for many hundred of years so I'm pretty sure they know a few things 😊

What I have learnt from my experience is that always listen to your mother. I did not and suffered from uterine prolapse. And it has caused all the pelvic issues in second pregnancy. So yes, please listen to your moms, even if it seems bizarre

You look great 2 weeks! Keep doing your traditional things mom says! Good tips Dr Jen!

Hey there! Those traditions aren’t so crazy. African and Caribbean traditions are almost the same. Stay inside, keep belly warm, eat warm foods, refrain from showering for a bit, walk slowly or as little as possible. Scientifically, there has been evidence that these traditions work in the healing process. Moms that didn’t do it have been proven to have a much longer bleeding period and harder postpartum recovery. The only other major thing that we do that you didn’t mention is “tying the stomach” with a blanket or wearing a girdle/now body shaper. Most of these traditions are in place for 40 days.

Interesting video! Love learning from other cultures beliefs. Thank you for being so open about it! Blessings ♥️

I am a Gen X mom of 3, black and born in a America but my ancestry is Southern and Caribbean and "catching the wind" or "letting the cold set it" is definitely a thing for post natal mommy and baby! I am always shocked when I see ppl out so early after childbirth. And, I don't these traditions a crazy at all. I wish I had a tradition that doted on me after childbirth. I stand with Eastern tradition any day!

The Asian traditions makes sense. Plus moms really do know best 😃

Caribbean culture is also very similar to this. Thanks for sharing. I think this was very helpful and your postpartum belly looks amazing. I'm grateful for your content.

Thank you! Thank you for making this video! I'm due in 2 weeks. I'm firm believer in some traditions are real. I'm from Dominican descent and we have some of the traditions.

I am latina. “Catching the wind” means you get a headache that never goes away. Many cultures agree on thos

This was super interesting ! Loved all the tips and traditions !

My mother in law is trinidadian and have shared similar traditions with me. They also tie a bag of some kind of herb concoction to the baby's foot to prevent sickness, and "bad tings" from harming the baby

Thank you for sharing your story and how your mom has been key in your recovery. The tip on walking and how to walk to avoid uterine prolapse is really good.

When you were laying down and called for your mom I definitely felt that 😂.

Your traditions are definitely not crazy!! I love it. My mom is from Trinidad and I see a lot of similarities!!!

50 sec into the intro and I subscribed ❤️ So glad I found you!

It's very interesting to learn of other traditions. I'm from Haiti and a few of the traditions are the same. We do shower though and after a while we we do a vaginal steam with herbs. We do the post partum girdle

I love it. Yes please a pumping video ❤❤

Jenny, I thumbs up'ed your video because I really thought this was a neat and interesting video regarding traditions and a Dr's point of view. I am Hmong, and our post-partum are a bit like yours. For one whole month, the only thing we can eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner is hot chicken soup cooked with herbs, rice and some hot/warm water. We call it the "chicken diet" and most hospitals in my area have actually started carrying the "hmong diet" in their dietary list. I know these traditions sound weird, but I believe there are some truths to it. Good luck to you and you look great!

Congratulations. You are such a good mommy. God bless you & hubby.

I'm Hispanic and my mom has always told me the "cathing the wind" thing, she never wants me outside after having my baby.

This us so interesting. Thank you for sharing your traditions with us!!

First time mom here 🙋🏼‍♀️ I just had my baby girl a week ago 11/19/2020 🎀 and as a Mexican American omg I am already dying to be outside! Definitely know the one about “catching the wind” , no heavy lifting and etc. etc. All I can do is follow the traditions of my Mom and do as said haha. Thank you for sharing this video!

Girl, you are one beautiful mom!

I love this!! Within 2 mins of the video, I was like yesss finally!! I live in Hawai’i and this is a way of life here I love love love that your a Dr and your doing both HONESTLY

Yes!! Please do a video on breastfeeding, pumping and increasing your milk supply!!

Yes Laos & Thai Traditions are about the same!!! Thank you for this video! Definitely gonna take into consideration as well for my 2nd born coming in June. And I have no family around to help this time around since we’re military we moved.

I wish!!! Omggg life would be sooo much easier. That massage sounds like a God send.

I am South African Pedi. My grandmother used to place a hot pot of soft porridge or oatmeal on my tummy after I wrap myself in a towel help my tummy shrink back to pre pregnancy.

I loved this video especially being that in my culture we have things that we do as well! Thanks for this informative video!

My husband is Chinese so this is exactly what I go through post-partem. The only thing I can’t last with is the no showers! 36 weeks today, so I’m right behind you. 😊

When you get a cold and need to blow your nose and sneeze constantly you put the pressure on your belly muscles .

I’m definitely going to try the pot thing I gave birth 5 days ago... us Latina woman are told to lay in bed for 6 weeks, eat caldos de pollo (almost like a chicken noodle soup), teas and to wear shareware

Your so lucky I wish my mom would come and take care of me and baby!!! Your blessed

It s fun and cute to see Vietnamese traditional post partum routine in US!

Ok I am intrigued! Like most of the comments, I can say that many of these traditions are common in my Hispanic culture. But I have not heard of the rock salt hot pot, could you please tell me what kind of salt is used? I’d love to try this after I have my baby!

Thank you for this Jenny! My family is from El Salvador and my husband is from Taiwan so many of the Chinese traditions are some what similar to ours and those you mentioned. I’m looking forward to what my mother in law has in store for me since she will be at home with me. Congrats on your new addition 🤗

I think your mom is a pretty wise woman as these are some of the things my grandmother shared with me after birth. 💜💜 Im sure these things that they've done before advanced medicine.

Thank you for giving me a glimpse into my future 😂I'm Viet too and currently in the process of applying to med school! Love watching your videos, you're such an inspiration to me!

Being Mexican I definitely know what she means by “catch the wind” thing 😂

Wow! I know it sounds crazy but believe me your mom knows best😘😘

This is a awesome video! I really enjoyed it. I am almost 36weeks pregnant with my very first baby. My husband is a Second year medical resident, and when I told him about that one month/42days/zuo yue zi laying in bed thing he was shocked. When my mom had me, my grandma took care of her during that time, and she did not get off the bed at all for one month. Of course no shower or bath either, and it was summer time. I will definitely follow some of the Asian tradition for sure after I give birth to my baby girl. However, I will shower, get off the bed and walk around the house. I will also eat and drink warm stuff, keep my feet warm, try to go for low sodium and low fat diet. Other than that, I think will just live my normal life lol

Hi! Congrats on baby #2. I'm 24 wks into baby #1. Your videos have been really helpful.Love them! Question: Is Rock salt the same as epsom salts?

Congratulations Jenny! It's really motivating to see you managing the life of a new mom. Please do keep sharing these videos on the life of a new mom, they are very helpful.

Same traditions my grandmother told me after having my son..😊

You dont look like a hot mess you look great. Please do the video on the breast milk stash when youre ready to!

I am Sotho from South Africa, I have never heard of the salt and hot pot idea I find it very interesting and I personally am going to practice it, a friend of mine who is Portuguese suggested the hot water and hot towel tummy press which is apparently very painful and my trenchold for pain is very low if I may say. So i am definitely trying the hot pot idea and tummy wrap.

Afro Arab here and we do the same! I love it!

This was so cool!!! Thanks for sharing!💕💕

If I have another baby I’m definitely doing the pot thing because you look amazing!!

Just found your channel and I appreciate your content. I'm Polynesian and I feel like there are many similarities to the Asian culture. Big props to you for managing residency and motherhood simultaneously. Residency felt like a dark cloud and I wasn't even the resident, my husband was😂.

In my culture, if you catch wind your muscles will get tough and painful same with water touching. I think it was because my country is generally cold. We also say ginger has a warm nature which is good for a pregnant /post partum body. If your body gets cold you may inflame and have body aches. Also keeping your body "warm" will help with healing your body.

Would love to see more on doing proper kegels. Most women do them wrong and actual worsen incontinence/pelvic floor issues- I was definitely among those!

My baby will be due in October and my parents are crazy and strict with the chinese postpartum tradition. I won’t be able to go outside except for docs appt, cannot shower or wash my hair and will have to eat “hot” foods to help with the healing. But congrats on your new baby!!!

Love you, Jenny. I hope they gave you something for your stomach, like they do for woman who get C-sections. It does help with your stomach, I hope you're getting all the support and love. Love you, Dr. Jenny! Congrats on your new bundle of joy ❤️🤱

I’m currently pregnant (20 weeks )and essentially from the beginning i was very sick, so sick in fact I stopped showering because water on my body made me nauseous. I just did the “essential parts” with some quick water and soap and towel. Basically, the no showering thing could be to not let water absorb into the bloodstream... water has chemicals as you know. At first I was shocked as to why a shower was making me so sick, but I realized that my body was detecting something odd in the water...so I stopped. I am likely to also not shower after he’s born too.

This is very informative, I am in Kenya and I will definitely try some of these traditions. Can I use a hot water bottle instead of heating up a cooking pot?

Can my belly go back my son will turn 2 in January. I got so busy with the shifting and settling new school fr the elder one I just got so caught up.plz help

So, one of the things that we believe in but I think is nice I guess, is closing of the hips ceremony we have. Ppl believe that after birth you need to have someone kind of put your hips back into place because they stretch. So it's sort of like a massage. It actually does feel good and they wrap your hips up!

Jenny hi , question the Rock salt is just rock salt not Pink Himalayan salt ? And how do u know is hot enough. Also can U ese same rocks over and over ?

Being north African and being born in America, when I had my first son, my mom said no going out for 40 days after delivery. She also told me to bind my belly and drink fruit and buttermilk smoothie everyday for good milk supply. I totally get the not showering thing. My granny used to say stay out of the water when you bleed or you will get the TB. 😳

Jenny, your mom is right in so many ways. My mother is Romanian and so much of what you said matches with what my mom told me. The "catch the wind" is a real thing. She told me the same thing after both of my pregnancies. Also the one with not going outside is also true (viruses in the air), and the one with eating pork. Why, pork is high is iron, and iron produces blood. The one with the shower is also true. I didn't take a shower for a full week (maybe even a little more) after I gave birth. I washed myself with a wash cloth and warm water. The one with the hot pot is a little different. Ours is where you tightly wrap the belly (and keep it wrapped) for several days (often weeks), to make the uterus retract (and thus shrink the belly). The one with not drinking or eating anything cold is also true. Basically your mother (and mine) is right in many ways. And your 2 week belly shot looks amazing. listen to your mama! Oh, and my mom wouldn't let me do anything either, she did absolutely everything around the house.

You look amazing! I would love a video on your breast milk stash and how you built that up so quickly!

Wow Jenny I wish I would’ve had a friend like u with great advice.In 1998 I had my 3rd kid. I was 23. 24 hours after she was born we went to the mall right from the hospital. I wanted yummy food and her and I needed new clothes ( my reasoning plz don’t judge) Nothing happened we didn’t get sick. I vaccinate so I don’t know if they helped , but she just came along with us everywhere from day 1. I didn’t lift much and I worked out every day. Even the day I was induced maybe that helped. But I wish I would’ve had traditions and rituals and a mom that cared. Thank u for all your knowledge, I will pass it on to my daughters ❤️❤️❤️

Just discovered your channel today. Great video! After reading some of the comments I was curious about the length and time for some of these traditions. How long do you go with no shower? What about the cleansing of your private parts? I'm assuming water is okay for brushing teeth?

Hi if you do the breast pump stash can you go over how you properly store the stash, as in keeping it in the fridge mixing milks from different times of pumping and such. Thank you !!

3 months postpartum. When i got home from the hospital I had to be covered head to toe. I couldn’t wear shorts or tank tops even if I was feeling hot because “the wind” will go to my stomach and head.

Hello Jenny, how long do you heat the rock salt for and do you cover the pot while heating? Thanks

I cannot believe you’ve already given birth! I feel like it was just yesterday you announced your pregnancy. 😭💗

Thank you, great video. Love you Jen!

Im about to have my next baby and glad I got to read this.. honestly my mom didn’t really tell me much .. about postpartum as she did with my sister . I showered . I went out I did cover my self though, I did wear a girdle all the time . & tried to rest a lot . I didn’t drink tea or soup or anything just eat healthy and I went back to my pre pregnancy weight within a 2 weeks .. but deff will try some of these things out this time around

Loved your video! I’m Hispanic and my mom has similar traditions.

My family has never really followed the traditions. They just tell me don’t go outside and if you do then you should cover up, and some do bring hot soups to help out, but my mom doesn’t stay with me. I am 2 weeks postpartum, I’ve already gone out like 4 times. My mom is in Mexico. But even with my other 2 I’ve never been taken care of. Especially with this baby I’ve been getting much less sleep or rest. I’m always scared I’m not going to lose my belly. Or that I won’t heal right, but there’s sometimes no time to even think about that.

Thank you so much for the video, one question, Can you do the hot pot right away after a c-section?

I LOVE moms and their traditions. No matter how ridiculous it sounds, I always believe my mom 100% 😂

Loved this!! I just posted my postpartum experience and asian traditions I followed as well - some similarities!

Jenny, what is the green thing sandwiched between your shirt and the white paper towel? How does the heat from the rock salt permeate through it (the green thing and the tissue paper) to reach the skin?

Hi , how can I do the hot salt rocks thing? What kind of rocks can u please explain!

Yes definitely a video on pump schedule And stash of milk. I'm expecting baby #3 in 4 months and I exclusively breastfeed my daughter for a year and half but I wish I would have pump so dad could be part of her feedings and bonding.

I don't really do anything postpartum and I should have at least worn a tummy wrap. I'm 19 and just had my first baby and I gained 16 pounds and I lost more than that. I'm almost a month postpartum

This video reminds me of my mom so much!

i never got the vaccines while pregnant or during/after birth. my baby just turned 1 yesterday & we both have not been sick at all this year

Yes! I’m Vietnamese and I’ve heard putting cotton balls inside your ear helps you not get sick. And not to shower or wash for a month lol.

I think your mom was right about the pot thing because I have a pooch 8 years postpartum I look like a stick with A beer belly being a black woman who does not have cultural traditional help/ background knowledge really sucks because you miss out on stuff like this