Traditional vs. Modern Chinese Confinement: Striking a Balance for New Mothers
For generations, Chinese confinement practices have been rooted in strict traditions aimed at helping new mothers recover after childbirth. These include consuming herbal soups, avoiding “cooling” foods, and staying indoors to protect the body from wind and cold. Traditional beliefs
Post-Partum Supplements: What’s Safe and Necessary
As a mother who has just given birth, your body needs all the nutrients it can get in order to recover. This is why a balanced and nutritious meal is important. The supplements your body needs after giving birth is
Postnatal Massage: How It Can Benefit You
In many cultures, it is normal for a woman who has just given birth to undergo some form of massage as a treatment. One example is the traditional Malay confinement massage called ‘Urut’, which is popular with many Malaysian mothers,
8 Ways to Bond with Your Newborn Baby
There’s no doubt that you love your newborn baby. As a mother, you want nothing more than to be close to your child. Bonding time is a wonderful opportunity to get to know him or her more closely, and for
Postpartum Blues: Getting the Support and Understanding You Need
Postpartum depression (PPD) is known by several different names, including Baby Blues, Post-natal depression, and even ‘Meroyan’ in Bahasa Malaysia. All these terms describe the same thing; the negative emotional and mental experiences that some women have after giving birth. Post-natal