Confinement Advice
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 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 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!
Published July 11, 2012 GMT +8
Confinement myths busted!
Confinement can help your body recuperate and recover from childbirth, however some confinement practices have no scientific basis what so ever. Here are a few confinement myths.
Published May 10, 2012 GMT +8
Recommendations for confinement food
What do you enjoy most about confinement? Most moms say that it’s the food that they enjoy the most. Experts tell new mothers to eat as much as they can to stay healthy and to keep their energy levels high.
Published April 6, 2011 GMT +8
The joy of placenta
Please note that pictures and language used in this article are a little graphic and the contents may not be suitable for all.
