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Experiences of labour and child birth can differ from mother to mother. Some experience almost no pain, while others more so. But ask any mother and you most probably will hear the same answer – giving birth is one of the most unforgettable experiences ever! However, bringing a child into the world is no easy feat. Apart from the many preparations needed before going into labour, mothers must also be as equally conscientious in ensuring that they recuperate well after labour. As such, they adhere to a period of post-partum recovery termed ‘confinement’. You may have perhaps heard a lot about the ‘dos and don’ts’ of confinement, so much so that it has become increasing hard to tell which method works and which does not. This article seeks to do just that – to separate myths from facts.

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="7/12"][vc_column_text]<strong>What is confinement?</strong>

Largely an Asian practice, the concept of confinement is to ensure that new mothers have the chance to rest and heal their bodies. Different cultures have their own confinement practices determining the length of the recovery period, which food and drink the new mother should avoid and other restrictions or allowances they believe can quicken recovery.

Throughout the confinement period, generally between 30 to 44 days, mothers are usually assisted by a ‘confinement lady’ or midwives, their mothers or other family members who cook, clean, help care for baby and perform other household chores the mother may not be able to do just yet. Some even give massages!

So now that we know what confinement is all about, let us take a look at some of the myths surrounding this practice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][:]