Things to Consider Before Hiring a Confinement Nanny What is a confinement nanny? To me, a confinement nanny is someone who will help the new mother with the care of her baby in order to ease her transition process...

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Important Diet Tips For Breastfeeding Moms It is important to note that doctors prescribe a continuation of the nutritious pre-natal diet plan that is rich in calories, proteins, vitamins and minerals for the healthy development of the baby.

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Postpartum Care For Swollen Ankles and Feet If you are suffering from swollen ankles and feet, there is little you can do except wait for the swelling to decrease. However here are some simple remedies you can try to alleviate some of the discomfort.

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Husbands and PPD There seems to be a strange link between husbands and postpartum depression (PPD). One, at times, can equate to the other. When you’re down, your husband may seem to be the last person you want to see (especially when you realise he is partly to be blamed for the way you’re feeling).

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Postnatal Complications Postnatal complications can arise from a delivery. Hashimoto Hypothyroid Postpartum, misalignment of the pelvis after pregnancy, postpartum fever and postpartum vaginal discharge(Lochia) are just some of them.

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Postpartum Haemorrhage Postpartum hemorrhage is severe bleeding after the delivery of the baby. About 4 percent of women have postpartum hemorrhage and it is more likely with a cesarean birth.Usually, postpartum hemorrhage occurs right after delivery, but it can occur later as well.

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Postpartum Back Pain Postpartum back pain is less common than pregnancy back pain. However, regardless of whether you have suffered back pain during pregnancy, postpartum back pain can still be present.

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Postpartum Stress Postpartum stress. Another branch of the stress tree. As if the stress of having a baby isn’t enough, there’s also postpartum stress to battle with

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Postpartum Sexual Problems Postpartum sexual problems may arise after the delivery of the baby. It is not uncommon and can be heightened if the sufferer is battling postpartum depression as well.

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Postnatal Hair Loss Postnatal hair loss is extremely common. Around 50% of women experience this at some point after they have given birth which would be any time in the five months after that they’ve given birth. However, it has been recorded that the third month has been the time that most women have seen this loss occur.

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Postpartum Vaginal Care Postpartum vaginal care is important for the new mom after a vaginal birth. Caring for the tender area will make it feel better, heal properly, and avoid infection. You will need to do this for 1 to 3 weeks.

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The Joy of Placenta – bon appétit! There are people out there who DO keep their placenta after giving birth to their children. Some bury it, some keep it in the freezer, some make art works out of it, some cook it and eat it! I fall into the last category and share my experience below!

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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. The logic behind these century-old ranged from acceptable to outright bewildering.

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Fish and Papaya Soup Fish and papaya soup is a great confinement recipe that enhances milk production in postnatal mums. Even our very own superstar Zoe Tay swears by it!

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Steamed Herbal Chicken Here are some recipes from our grandmothers, which have been used over decades to ensure smooth confinement.

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Things to Consider Before Hiring a Confinement Nanny What is a confinement nanny? To me, a confinement nanny is someone who will help the new mother with the care of her baby in order to ease her transition process...

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First 40 Days – Dos and Don’ts You have just given birth and the excitement of being a mother is seeping into you. With this new explosion of energy, you can turn two ways. Either get home feeling extremely exhausted and down and sleep the days away or go nuts with the new found energy.

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Steamed Tenggiri Fish During this important month-long confinement period, it is vital to eat well to regain your strength. Here are some common confinement recipes.

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