PEM Confinement Nanny Agency shares with theAsianparent.com editorial team how a proficient and experienced confinement nanny can bring reassurance and peace during the first month after giving birth.
You are excited your 9 months of pregnancy will soon come to an end and you’ll get to meet your baby in person. But you are worried that the birth process and the routine of feeding your baby every 2 hours will leave you too tired to take proper care of your newborn, not to mention the rest of the house.
Discover how a proficient and experienced confinement nanny from PEM Confinement Nanny Agency can bring reassurance and peace during the crucial first month after giving birth.
The Importance of Postpartum Care
Any mother who has given birth will share that the first month after is the most crucial. Your body is physically weakened from the birthing process, and needs lots of nutrition and rest to recover. If you are breastfeeding, you may be stressed over the baby’s ability to latch on. On top of it all, you worry over who will manage the household chores while you are recuperating and busy with the newborn.
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Ensure a smooth transition into motherhood without compromising your well-being. Physical weakness, the demands of breastfeeding, and household chores can be overwhelming during the initial month after giving birth.
Restoring Energy and Peace of Mind with a Confinement Nanny
Exhaustion is the most common complain for mothers who had just given birth. Ease your exhaustion and worries with a dedicated confinement nanny from PEM Confinement Nanny Agency.
Zahra Saatchian, a first-time mom, shares her experience of hiring a confinement nanny, who took care of her newborn and allowed her to rest peacefully. The night feeding was very exhausting for her. After her confinement nanny came along, she was able to rest at night. She reported feeling at peace knowing that the nanny she hired will take good care of her baby.
Expert Guidance for Breastfeeding Success
Another first-time mother, Poh Ling was thankful that her confinement nanny from PEM Confinement Nanny Agency knew about breastfeeding. “My auntie taught me coping methods when I had engorgement during my first month. She also showed me several techniques on holding the baby to maximise the breastfeeding process,” she mentioned. She received invaluable advice and coping methods for breastfeeding, ensuring a successful and fulfilling experience.
Introducing PEM Confinement Nanny Agency
As Singapore’s leading confinement nanny agency, PEM Confinement Agency boasts over 20 years of experience in postnatal care. Recognized by the Manpower Ministry, PEM is the first licensed employment agency of its kind, offering a dedicated team of over 200 trained and compassionate nannies.
Comprehensive Services Offered
PEM Confinement Nanny Agency provides an array of essential services tailored to meet your specific needs during the confinement period. These include round-the-clock baby care, laundry assistance for both mother and baby, specialized confinement food preparation, herbal tonics, postpartum bathing guidance, and valuable advice on confinement do’s and don’ts. Additionally, PEM nannies can also assist with household chores and provide support for the entire family.
Qualifications of Nannies
Rest assured knowing that PEM understands your priorities and concerns as a new parent. The nannies undergo a rigorous selection process, ensuring competence, confidence, and experience in handling newborns. With a minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience, the nannies possess the necessary skills, compassion, and positive attitude to provide exceptional care.
Thorough Training for Excellence
To guarantee exceptional service, the nannies undergo a comprehensive 5-day in-house training program. This program equips them with the latest skills, professional knowledge, and hospital practices related to baby care, breastfeeding, lactation, hygiene standards, confinement diet planning, and traditional Chinese medicine.
Stringent Quality Control Measures
PEM Confinement Nanny Agency maintains a stringent quality control system to ensure the highest standards of care. The nannies undergo thorough evaluation and medical check-ups to confirm their good health and absence of infectious illnesses. Any nanny who fails to meet the standards or has a poor track record is promptly dismissed.
PEM – Distinguished Leader In The Industry
What sets PEM apart from the rest is its dedication to quality and keeping up with the times. For example, PEM strongly believes in the importance and needs of breastfeeding. Hence, all PEM nannies have to undergo a breastfeeding workshop conducted by a certified lactation consultant from the Breastfeeding Mother Support Group Singapore.
The breastfeeding workshop covers topics like:
- Why is breastfeeding require and the benefits of breastfeeding to the mother and baby.
- What is breast milk and how to improve lactation?
- Proper latching and various breastfeeding positions.
- Roles of a confinement nanny.
- How to provide emotional support and assistance to mother in breastfeeding.
PEM also trains its nannies in the art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), not because of traditions, hearsays or myths, but because it truly believes in the health benefits of the ancient herbs and tonics for the recovery of the woman’s body.
The TCM workshop is provided by a TCM registered Chinese Physician who cover topics like:
- The benefits of having herbs and tonics during confinement.
- What type of herbs to avoid during confinement?
- Introduction and orientation to PEM Confinement Herbal Package
- Understanding the purpose and benefits of PEM Confinement Herbal Package.
PEM takes great pride that its nannies have professional knowledge to back their experiences. For more information on PEM Confinement Nanny Agency, call 6293 9249 or check their website.
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