I now place much of the blame for my postpartum lows on the confinement I experienced after birth for the thousand-year-old Chinese tradition of zuo yue zi.

I regret following the Asian tradition of 'sitting the month' after my baby was born

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I regret following the Asian tradition of 'sitting the month'

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How to return to running after giving birth

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Experts say pregnancy is too often overlooked as an indicator of women’s heart health—an omission that can have serious consequences.

What your pregnancy could tell you about your heart attack risk

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Taking time away from my children gave me the tools to be a better mom.

I went away without my kids and I don't feel guilty about it

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I regret following the Asian tradition of 'sitting the month' after my baby was born

How to return to running after giving birth

What your pregnancy could tell you about your heart attack risk

I went away without my kids and I don't feel guilty about it

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