A confinement shower is an herbal shower ritual you undergo for over thirty days after giving birth to purify your body, recover quickly and protect you from infections. New mothers shower in ‘Showering Herbs’ or also traditionally known as ‘Da Feng Chao’. It is mainly practiced in Asian countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and…
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It is always every woman’s dream to hold her new bundle of joy. Once the baby arrives, your parenting journey begins. If you are a first time mother, life for the first three months or the fourth trimester can be real a roller coaster. You will soon realize carrying your pregnancy was easier than the…
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Exercise is perhaps the last thing on the minds of most new moms after childbirth. However, once you’ve settled into the routine of caring for your baby, it’s logical that you may be excited about working out again. Equally, it’s also logical if exercise isn’t among your top priorities especially after giving birth to a…
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Carrying a pregnancy to full term requires intense care and close monitoring. It is a delicate stage and so much can go wrong. Though there is a global decline in foetal deaths for both the mother and the baby, the figures are still high. Conceiving is one thing and keeping the pregnancy is yet another.…
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It’s understandable that most pregnant women focus on their childbirth. All they wish for is to give birth successfully without any complications. However, it’s also important to know what will happen to your newborn immediately after birth. What will happen to your new-born depends a lot on your labour, whether he or she was born…
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No matter how many kids you’ve taken care of or how many times you’ve been to the delivery room, no one really prepares you for what awaits you. Every child is different and comes with lots of downs and ups. Everything takes you by surprise, and you pose and ask, am a first-time mother? Some…
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Caring for your newborn is not an easy task especially for first-time mothers. However, even the experienced mothers can face challenges once another baby checks in. No matter the experience, babies present different behaviours, and you will never be adequately prepared to handle a newborn. Mothers require optimum care after giving birth. Her attention and…
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Confinement nannies can help you handle household chores, manage the baby and nurse you back to health. The first few weeks after delivery are critical for both mother and baby. You will require adequate time to recover especially from the exhaustion. Your body experienced numerous changes during pregnancy in order to accommodate the growing fetus.…
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