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The Benefits of Massaging Mama

Published on 16-10-2012 03:00 PM
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Traditional folk healers have always touted the health benefits of massage. Now medical science has documented a myriad of benefits massage has for new and expectant mothers. If you’re pregnant or have just given birth, the best thing about massage is that it’s something your husband or other loved ones can do for you, for free, and with love.
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When Can I Start Losing Weight After Giving Birth?

Published on 03-08-2012 09:00 AM

During pregnancy we tend to eat more than usual to support the growth of our baby as well as to satisfy certain cravings, thanks to the hormones. Some of us may find ourselves stuck with a lot of extra weight when we realize that we've lost less than half of the weight gained after delivering our baby.

Even though we're eager to get back in shape, our body may not be ready to do so. So, when is a good time to start exercising and slimming down after pregnancy?

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Confinement Beverages You Can Enjoy

Published on 29-12-2010 11:02 PM
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If you are going through the traditional Chinese confinement period, you will not be allowed to drink plain water as it is a traditional belief that it will promote “wind” due to bloating from water retention. Most mothers end up having to drink Dried Longan and Red Date Tea but there are other alternatives to spice up your beverage menu during this period which lasts from 1-2 months.
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CONFINEMENT FOOD- What’s so nutritious about it?

Published on 19-12-2010 08:01 PM
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“Pigs trotters in vinegar” did not sound divine to me. It smelled even less divine boiling away in the kitchen and making the house smell sour... but the taste was amazing!

So what’s with the confinement diet besides being a month long feast of delicious food and Chinese traditions?

For starters, the Chinese traditionally believes that confinement helps to restore ...

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To Bath Or Not To Bath

Published on 19-12-2010 07:58 PM
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Toward my third trimester when I was expecting my firstborn some 8 years ago, my Mum hauled me to get my hair chopped off into a boyish crop. Her reason? “Confinement cannot wash hair. You better keep your hair short so easier to maintain.”

Not wash my hair? I was horrified!

The ordeal began after childbirth, whilst every other mother I saw in the parent craft room ...

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Post-natal Wraps- they do work wonders!

Published on 19-12-2010 07:54 PM
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I highly recommend the post-natal wrap and massage. After giving birth to my firstborn, my stomach kept lurching to one side. It could be due to my sleeping on one side more than the other during my pregnancy. It was horrifying that my stomach would not stay centralised and I feared that it would stay that way. My tummy still looked huge and unsightly as well and I felt really demoralised.
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Tips for an enjoyable confinement – experiences from a first time mum

Published on 01-12-2010 10:25 PM

1. Plan early
Decide early who would help with your confinement.
Family - your mother, mother-in-law, experienced aunt,etc
Having someone close to you during this time is extremely helpful. During this period as a new parent, you are probably experiencing a whole myriad of changes - to your body, your emotions, your role. Having someone whom you can trust goes a long way in helping you as a new mum settle down.

Hiring help - an experienced confinement nanny
Talk to mummies and ...

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