What You Need To Know – Essentials of Post Natal Confinement

When you first hold your child in your arms, the experience is just unexplainable. You feel like the happiest person on earth as you cradle this beautiful work of nature close to your heart. But of course, being a mother comes with a price that involves a lot of hard work, restless nights, and much more.

Mothers who are new to this experience can prepare themselves as much as they like but there are always some things that will be left unattended. Usually, mothers or husbands are more focused on medication, bills, baby care or handling guests during visiting hours; so much so that they completely forget the essentials that a mother will require in the postnatal period. This is why many families seek the help of a confinement nanny to get them prepared for the confinement period.

If you are one of those mothers, we have got you covered. Following are some essentials that you should get before welcoming the confinement.

Nursing Pads
These little friends are extremely important for a mother who is ready to breastfeed the child. Often mothers experience sudden drips and leaks when they start nursing their babies. To avoid creating a mess, nursing pads can be used to help keep you clean. Sometimes in the nights, your breasts may begin to feel heavy while your child is asleep and you may undergo a bit leakage. This is where nursing pads come in handy. Keep them close because some mothers tend to experience more leaks than others.

Friendly Pyjamas
Breastfeeding mothers know the hassle of finding a way around their shirt and undergarment in order to nurse their babies. There are many breastfeeding-friendly pyjamas available in the market that makes breastfeeding much easier. These pyjamas are with front buttons that provide a quick, stress-free way of breastfeeding. Even if you are not willing to invest in a separate set of PJs, make sure you have a nice shirt hanging around the house that you can use as an alternative.

Nursing Bras
The first month is all about learning how to nurse your child properly. One suggestion we have for you is that you should get a hold of nursing bras that make breastfeeding easy. Since your breasts are going to increase in size due to the nursing, you might want to wear something that is wireless but supportive enough to keep you going for the day. Also, these bras have special clip-down sections that provide quick access during the process of breastfeeding.

A Donut Cushion
Donut ring cushions are important especially during the confinement period as they help keep your sore private parts safe and secure. You should make sure that your sore body parts are not going to touch the surface as you sit. The cushion which has a hole in the middle is imperative. If you are unable to find a ring cushion, you can still keep a regular cushion with you wherever you go.

Apart from the usual essentials, your healthy diet should be your utmost priority. The list can go on and on but remember to keep yourself hydrated by keeping a big water bottle right next to you, just as you keep your child close to your heart.
Happy motherhood to you!

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  • PEM Confinement Nanny Agency

    We are a group of frontliners and support team members who are passionate about sharing our knowledge and experience in confinement care. Representing the largest confinement nanny agency in Singapore which has served over 250,000 mothers in over 30 years, we are all about sharing useful and insightful information based on our experience to help new parents navigate this exciting chapter of their life better.