The early postnatal stage is a critical, yet one of the most neglected period – whether by the mother herself or the people around her. We get that you think the post-delivery time is all about your newborn, but whether you’d admit it or not, you require just as much attention as your baby is…
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Hiring a confinement nanny is becoming more and more common nowadays. You might be considering to hire well-trained confinement nanny from an agency or not. If you are still uncertain, let’s see what a nanny can do if you are in any of the situations below. If you have no experience in parenting…
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An Asian mom or grandmother may shriek at the sight of a western celebrity on TV, ‘up and running’ within 2 days after they gave birth. It is not so much about their capabilities, but rather about them ‘disobeying’ the confinement rules known and followed by most Eastern mothers in previous generations. For example,…
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No matter how many mothers have you spoken to, not many can describe life after having a baby the way it really is. To put it simply; it is a chaotic race against the clock. You have very little time…for everything! Of course, you may not see other mothers describing the chaos as much since…
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The first few weeks after delivery is a delicate time for a mother, but they are still expected to take care of their newborn and provide enough milk. This is the true mission impossible. If new mothers were to take care of their baby and feed them, those two things should be the only ‘work’…
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A confinement nanny is the assistance that you didn’t know you need. Now you do! So what does a confinement nanny do? The answer is: A LOT. These include chores, caring for and doing the laundry for your baby and yourself, and many more. While freelance confinement nannies usually do not have a standard set…
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The life stage after childbirth can be hard, but you should not get intimidated by it before it even begins. As a matter of fact, many mothers find their postnatal phase going rather smoothly. The key lies in your preparations. If you fully prepare yourself for it, there are many issues (and headaches) that can…
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Food is among many mothers’ big concerns after giving birth, and rightfully so. After giving birth, you may not have enough energy to cook proper food that can aid your postnatal recovery. Hence, planning way before your delivery is highly encouraged. What do you need to consider when planning your diet? First, consider the fact…
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