Postpartum Care
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 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 June 19, 2012 GMT +8
Husbands can be your confinement helper
Wife’s wedged in the confinement period and you are sulking on the couch watching Bayern Munich total Schalke on the field? Oh, and do you feel that you’re in confinement just because your wife is too?
Published June 5, 2012 GMT +8
Prevention and management of postpartum haemorrhage
Are you having severe bleeding after the delivery of your baby? About 4 percent of women suffer postpartum haemorrhage after delivery, and the chances of it increase with a cesarean birth. Find out what it is and what the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments are.
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.
Published July 4, 2010 GMT +8
Post natal depression
Studies show that 8 per cent of new mothers in Singapore develop post natal depression and medical practitioners suspect many do not get diagnosed and treated.
Published April 28, 2010 GMT +8
Swollen feet post-delivery
Swollen ankles and feet post pregnancy is common. Read on to find out why it happens and how you can alleviate the pain.
Published April 25, 2010 GMT +8
Postnatal blues
About two thirds of women suffer from postnatal blues in the first week after delivery. It usually subsides within a few days to a week post delivery.
Published April 23, 2010 GMT +8
Caring for your C-section wound
If you recently had a C-section, here is how you should care for your wound.
