| Yes, this is a very chinese thing. A woman is supposed to go through re-birth the 3 months after she gives birth. That is why many women are particularly careful and 'confine' to their homes during that first month. As for the food, it's all about 'hot' and 'cold' to suit your body, so if you have natural birth or C-section, you will have different foods.
I agree Carang that I also didn't want anyone to take care of my baby after she was born, but I was hoping the confinement lady could advise on things like how to bath the baby and whether the baby is too hot etc. All seems very simple but was overwhelming to me especially when my baby was only just 5lbs when she came home from NICU, so I was worried about every little thing I might be doing wrong.
I must say that after the confinement lady went, I was a much happier woman! |