Episode Details

In this episode of The Motherwhelm, I sit down with Yong-Li, a business owner and mum of two, to talk about endometriosis, pregnancy after loss, Chinese postpartum confinement, and finding gratitude through motherhood.

Yong-Li shares her journey to motherhood after living with endometriosis and experiencing pregnancy loss, reflecting on the emotional challenges of trying to conceive and the perspective those experiences have given her. She also opens up about the importance of practising gratitude for everything our bodies carry us through, even when the journey hasn't looked the way we expected.

Together, we explore the value of community, the traditions of Chinese postpartum confinement, and the role they can play in supporting mothers during the fourth trimester. Yong-Li also shares how she balances motherhood with running a business, and the lessons she's learned about slowing down, accepting support, and appreciating each season of family life.

If you've experienced endometriosis, pregnancy after loss, or you're curious about postpartum confinement traditions, I hope Yong-Li's story offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that every path to motherhood is unique.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• The Wonder Weeks app

• The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel

• The Postnatal Depletion Cure by Dr Oscar Serrallach

You can connect with Yong-Li and learn more about her business on Instagram at @enbacci.

Topics discussed: endometriosis, pregnancy after loss, miscarriage, fertility, Chinese postpartum confinement, confinement, postpartum recovery, fourth trimester, motherhood, gratitude, business owner, maternal wellbeing, community.