The importance of a confinement period cannot be emphasized enough. A woman loses a large volume of blood while giving birth to a baby, this will put her body in a cold state. This is, in fact, the reason behind recommending the month-long confinement period for a woman. During this period, the women are supposed…
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It’s important to take care of the little angel that you have just given birth to, but so is taking care of your own health. Though being a mother is an amazing feeling, it comes along with a lot of issues like water retention, and sore and swelling muscles, which can be a struggle to…
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Having a baby brings a new perspective to your life. The excitement is high, and you are juggling different roles all at the same time. The joy can be too much and overwhelm you especially if you do not have a reliable support system. The many sleepless nights make it worse and coping with the…
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During the confinement period, women should take extra care of themselves as they are still in the recovery phase. In Singapore, women usually follow a common practice where women usually rest for a month and adhere to a certain diet. New mothers have to keep to a specific diet as a good diet speeds up…
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Welcoming a new life into the world can be both gratifying and scary, especially for new mothers. Chances are, you thought about how you manage as a mother, how adding a few extra kilos feels, having to watch everything you eat or drink, and having to cut down on some activities. In short, life after…
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There are many changes that happen to a woman’s body during and post-childbirth, some of which can be detrimental to her health and well-being. The Chinese people know this, and they have traditions that help to take care of soon-to-be mothers as well as new mothers during the confinement period. Post-partum confinement period – and…
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Pregnancy and childbirth is a wonderful yet extremely strenuous experience. Your body takes a beating, and you’ll need not only to recuperate but also restore your body and health. Recovery is crucial because your body just carried a baby for nine months and had gone through the rigours of delivery. Hence, the postpartum rest period…
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If you are pregnant, you’re probably thinking about how the post-natal period will be. Confinement is a popular culture among various communities in Asia. During confinement, new mothers are secluded from the rest of the society, engage in certain practices, observe some rules, and eat special food for confinement mothers. All this is meant to…
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