Confinement Advice

What should I consider before hiring a Confinement Nanny?

Wondering what you need to consider before hiring a confinement nanny? Learn more about confinement and find out some useful tips on hiring a nanny here...

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:

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.

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.

Confinement Across the Races

Are confinement taboos the same across our four races? Katherine Tan explores.