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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It is important for your baby to get non-fragmented and uninterrupted sleep. As your newborn sleep, growth hormones, immune controllers, and growth factors all combine efforts to build tissue, supply energy, and boost the immune system. Moreover, the most intense period for secretion of growth hormones is soon after the onset of deep sleep. Consequently,…
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The postpartum is a special time for new mothers. After waiting for nine months, your little bundle of joy is finally here with you. Your joy is palpable for everyone to see. However, there are a lot of things that come with a newborn. Breastfeeding is one of them. Ideally, breast milk is the perfect…
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