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New mums keeping traditional Chinese confinement practices alive in Australia

Sue-May Wong gave birth to her third son Zachary in September 2020
Sue-May Wong gave birth to her third son Zachary in September 2020 Source: SBS

In traditional Chinese culture, women who have just given birth observe a period of confinement, during which there are restrictions on what they can eat and do.


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In traditional Chinese culture, women who have just given birth observe a period of confinement, during which there are restrictions on what they can eat and do.



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