Confinement
Published June 18, 2013 GMT +8
Should I consume bird’s nest during confinement?
This centuries old Chinese delicacy is coveted for it’s health and beauty properties. But is it beneficial for a mummy during confinement? Find out now.
Published June 14, 2013 GMT +8
What to know before hiring that confinement nanny
Your baby’s almost due and you’re on the lookout for a confinement nanny. You need one fast but also want to make sure you get the best one. Find out everything you need to know from which questions to ask during the interview to what all hiring one entails.
Published February 4, 2013 GMT +8
10 Asian post-natal traditional confinement tips
Asians tend to have many taboos and practices, when it comes to the period of confinement. Most of these were designed to ease the burden of the new mum and help create an ideal recovery stage that will give her renewed health. For a better idea let’s browse some common practices of a traditional confinement in Asia.
Published December 12, 2012 GMT +8
Confinement soup recipes
As the old Chinese saying goes ” Confinement well done, your troubles thereafter are none.” Here are some confinement soup recipes believed to increase milk supply.
Published October 1, 2012 GMT +8
Hiring a confinement nanny — things to consider
A confinement nanny is someone who will help a new mother with the care of her baby in order to ease her transition process from a pregnant woman to a new mother. Here’s what to consider before you hire one.
Published September 24, 2012 GMT +8
Breaking confinement rules
“From the first day the news of my pregnancy was made public, I was constantly reminded of the various confinement rules I would have to adhere to upon giving birth.” A new mother speaks her mind about confinement.
Published September 14, 2012 GMT +8
DIY confinement guide
If you’re wondering how you can undergo confinement without having to spend much money in hiring a confinement lady, here are some tips.
Published September 6, 2012 GMT +8
Confinement practices from around the world
Mothers all over the world want to recuperate from a strenuous birth during their confinement period. Discover how they do so with these diverse confinement practices and traditions from across the globe.
Published September 3, 2012 GMT +8
Malay confinement
Wondering how Malay women do their postpartum confinement (dalam pantang)? Read this article to find out.
Published August 14, 2012 GMT +8
Confinement taboos across the races
Are confinement taboos the same across our four races? Of course not and there are so many different things you can learn from Asia’s many cultures. Read on and learn all about it!
