Traditional Postnatal Practices Training
Endorsed by Tourism Malaysia
Discover Malaysia’s rich traditions of postnatal recovery through an immersive, hands-on training experience.
Learn traditional abdominal wrapping, herbal body treatments, postnatal wellness practices, and the cultural philosophies that have shaped Malaysian maternal care for generations.
Drawing on Malay, Chinese, and Indian healing traditions, this workshop combines practical skills with an understanding of how to incorporate these time-honored practices into modern maternal wellness services.
You’ll leave with practical knowledge, greater confidence, and new ways to support mothers and families during the fourth trimester.
Malaysia’s traditional postnatal practices place the mother’s recovery at the heart of family wellness.
During the fourth trimester, mothers receive dedicated care through restorative body treatments, nourishing foods, herbal preparations, and traditional abdominal wrapping. These practices are designed to support recovery while families adjust to life with a newborn.
Traditional Malaysian postnatal care recognizes recovery as a time for rest, restoration, and nurturing the mother.
Skilled traditional practitioners, known as bidans, use herbal preparations, therapeutic body treatments, and generations of cultural knowledge to support maternal well-being.
This workshop introduces these practices through hands-on learning, with an emphasis on understanding their traditional applications and adapting them responsibly to modern postnatal care.
Traditional Malaysian Postnatal Training in the United States
Valerie Lynn has conducted workshops at Malaysian government offices in New York City and Los Angeles, including the Malaysian Permanent Mission to the United Nations and Tourism Malaysia.
Discover the Depth of Malaysia’s Postnatal Heritage
This immersive workshop brings traditional Malaysian postnatal practices to life through hands-on learning that engages the senses – from the aromas of healing herbs to the preparation and application of traditional treatments.
Who Can Attend?
This workshop welcomes doulas, midwives, birth professionals, maternal wellness practitioners, and anyone interested in traditional Malaysian postnatal recovery practices. No prior experience in postnatal care is required.
What You’ll Learn During This 2.5-Day Workshop
- Understand the principles of Malaysia’s traditional healing practices and their role in postnatal recovery.
- Gain hands-on experience in traditional postnatal bodywork, including therapeutic techniques, herbal compresses, and abdominal wrapping to support maternal recovery.
- Learn the traditional uses and preparation of Malaysian postnatal herbal treatments, including herbal baths, body scrubs, abdominal firming pastes, and restorative teas.
- Explore the cultural significance of the placenta in traditional postnatal practices.
- Develop gentle infant wellness practices to support newborn comfort, including soothing techniques for babies experiencing discomfort.
- Discover the principles of traditional postnatal nutrition, including restorative foods, warming ingredients, and their role in supporting maternal recovery.
Hands-On Practical Training
- Hands-on instruction in two traditional Bengkung abdominal wrapping techniques
- Preparation and application of traditional Malaysian postnatal herbal treatments
- Optional firsthand experience of traditional herbal vaginal steaming practices.
Business Development & Pricing
Learn how to integrate traditional postnatal services into your existing business, develop attractive service packages, and establish appropriate pricing. We’ll review sample packages and pricing based on your occupation and area.
Your Workshop Includes
Comprehensive student training manual.
The New Mommy Plan by Valerie Lynn.
Healing Meals for New Moms by Valerie Lynn.
Workshop Materials & Certificate
Participants receive a comprehensive student training manual, The New Mommy Plan, and Healing Meals for New Moms, all written by Valerie Lynn.
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided upon completion of the workshop.
Workshop Format
Virtual introduction: 3 hours
In-person: 2 days
Time: 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, depending on the venue
By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained practical skills and an understanding of traditional Malaysian postnatal recovery practices that can be integrated into professional services.
Dates: TBD
Location: TBD
Pricing
Workshop Registration & Inquiries
Early Bird Registration: $575 (Save $100)
Regular Registration: $675
Optional Postnatal Care Kit: $250
Save $100 when you register at least three weeks (21 days) before the virtual introduction.
The optional kit includes traditional Malaysian postnatal care products for continued learning and practical application. Bengkung wrap not included.
All materials required for hands-on training, including Bengkung wraps, will be provided during the workshop.
Deposit, Payment & Transfer Policy
A $250 non-refundable deposit secures your place and is applied toward your workshop registration fee.
The remaining balance is due seven days before the virtual introduction.
If you are unable to attend due to a birth attendance obligation or an unavoidable professional commitment, your payment may be transferred once to a future workshop within 12 months, subject to availability. Please notify us as soon as possible.
Payment plans are available upon request.
Payment Options
Venmo: @EcoPostnatalCare
Zelle: valerie@ecopostnatalcare.com
Bring This Training to Your City or Country
Interested in hosting a workshop for your professional community?
We offer private group training for doulas, midwives, birth professionals, and maternal wellness organizations, bringing traditional Malaysian postnatal practices directly to you.
For group training inquiries, contact valerie@ecopostnatalcare.com.
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