Confinement

Is confinement necessary? 

yes. A new mother experience great changes both mentally and physically during pregnancy as well as after giving birth. Her uterine function, energy, joints would take time to recover to the prenatal state. 

The essence of any confinement practice is mainly to prevent “wind” from entering the body, and also to get as much rest as you can. It is said that during childbirth, your body is exposed to chill leaving it in a vulnerable state. Therefore, during confinement, food is always prepared warmth with “heaty” ingredients that provide warmth to the body, as well as help to expel wind. Ginger and red dates are frequently used as these two ingredients are known to have “heaty” elements and can help in replenishing blood.

Confinement is necessary to allow mother to fully recuperate after child delivery. The key to a successful confinement recovery is to eat the right food and herbs at the appropriate time. All mothers are encouraged to have good quality rest during confinement period which is between 6 to 8 weeks ideally.