(2007/05) May 2007 MTB
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Lovedogs,yy,
I thought first trimester no "Sheng" and second trimester must drink pao sheng but I don't know what is pao sheng here? Any other naming, is that call americian ginseng too?
Bb and placenta will start to weigh something around week 12-14 so its correct to put on weight...
I thought first trimester no "Sheng" and second trimester must drink pao sheng but I don't know what is pao sheng here? Any other naming, is that call americian ginseng too?
Bb and placenta will start to weigh something around week 12-14 so its correct to put on weight...
lovedogs,
I only know receiving blanket, is the ready-sewn baby blanket with a good for bb's head. The last time, Mt Alvernia provided this. But otherwise, just need to prepare a bb blanket wide enuff to wrap him when exiting the hospital.
It's true that women of different countries or races practice differenct confinement rules. However, general rule of thumb is, each women's body is different in relation to the staple food and climate of the country.
For ang mohs living in foreign ctry, their place not as tropical and hence not as humid as ours. Theirs are drier. Hence, possible reason why they hv less chance of feng shi. And coz we consume different type of food, the effect is oso different.
In Singapore, across different races, the similar confinement rules wld be to eat confinement foods that allows you to expel the 'wind'. Malays/ Indian may take lots of spices. Chinese may be ginger.
The practice on 'not bathing' was oso carried forward from women in China. In China, they only have wells, ie cold water. And in Chinese TCM, cold water will introduce 'wind' into your bones, hence, they refrain from bathing altogether.
Here in Singapore, we're lucky to have hot showers, so that's a consolation. But Chinese TCM firmly believes that post-natal, the women's body is undergoing another round of change, and our pores are open. Hence, the advice not to blow fan/ touch water. We need to give it some time to close off.
Had an angmoh friend living in Singapore who recently gave birth here. She happily bathed in cold water when returned home. But suffered. Her blood flow was very very heavy , and had to be admitted back to hospital. She also complained that her whole body was aching very badly.
I guess this kindda reflects. Best to observe tradition with modern concept. Bathe, but in hot water and herbs.
I only know receiving blanket, is the ready-sewn baby blanket with a good for bb's head. The last time, Mt Alvernia provided this. But otherwise, just need to prepare a bb blanket wide enuff to wrap him when exiting the hospital.
It's true that women of different countries or races practice differenct confinement rules. However, general rule of thumb is, each women's body is different in relation to the staple food and climate of the country.
For ang mohs living in foreign ctry, their place not as tropical and hence not as humid as ours. Theirs are drier. Hence, possible reason why they hv less chance of feng shi. And coz we consume different type of food, the effect is oso different.
In Singapore, across different races, the similar confinement rules wld be to eat confinement foods that allows you to expel the 'wind'. Malays/ Indian may take lots of spices. Chinese may be ginger.
The practice on 'not bathing' was oso carried forward from women in China. In China, they only have wells, ie cold water. And in Chinese TCM, cold water will introduce 'wind' into your bones, hence, they refrain from bathing altogether.
Here in Singapore, we're lucky to have hot showers, so that's a consolation. But Chinese TCM firmly believes that post-natal, the women's body is undergoing another round of change, and our pores are open. Hence, the advice not to blow fan/ touch water. We need to give it some time to close off.
Had an angmoh friend living in Singapore who recently gave birth here. She happily bathed in cold water when returned home. But suffered. Her blood flow was very very heavy , and had to be admitted back to hospital. She also complained that her whole body was aching very badly.
I guess this kindda reflects. Best to observe tradition with modern concept. Bathe, but in hot water and herbs.
hi littledan,
thanks for the explanation
may I know where to buy the blanket? heehee... juz KS abit... so can shop ard look see first. coz the hospital i will deliver does not provide all these stuff
hi celia
i was previously told can go for massage if its natural birth. if c-section then cannot liao... anyone know whether this is true?
also, normally how much does massage jamu lady costs? i think the spa charges very ex...
thanks for the explanation
hi celia
i was previously told can go for massage if its natural birth. if c-section then cannot liao... anyone know whether this is true?
also, normally how much does massage jamu lady costs? i think the spa charges very ex...
yoyo_
Active Member
Lovedogs, for the massage session, how long is each session as you need to go 5times, right?
Celia, I heard Malay can do a better job. I hope to get some Malay to help and also do the "wrapping"...
Yoji/Lovedogs,
My SIL told me not to take Ginseng thru'out. Dunno leh... I KS abit, dun dare to touch. But I heard some gynaes will recommend and its alright.
LittleDan, well said. I do agree to believe old chinese tradition.
Celia, I heard Malay can do a better job. I hope to get some Malay to help and also do the "wrapping"...
Yoji/Lovedogs,
My SIL told me not to take Ginseng thru'out. Dunno leh... I KS abit, dun dare to touch. But I heard some gynaes will recommend and its alright.
LittleDan, well said. I do agree to believe old chinese tradition.
hi yoyo,
the package from rustic nirvana is :
$738 (promo for gleneagles customers)
5 day post natal home visits
includes : 5 post natal jamu massages
5 sea salt applications
5 herbal steamy wonders
4 overnight jamu wraps
5th day jamu wrap will be converted to additional 15 mins jamu massage
pls 5 baby massages
but must pay $80 transport to therapist
the package from rustic nirvana is :
$738 (promo for gleneagles customers)
5 day post natal home visits
includes : 5 post natal jamu massages
5 sea salt applications
5 herbal steamy wonders
4 overnight jamu wraps
5th day jamu wrap will be converted to additional 15 mins jamu massage
pls 5 baby massages
but must pay $80 transport to therapist
anyone knows how long after c-section then can do massage?
harlow yy,
i think better to be safe than sorry rite? Feng shi very torturing one leh...
lovedogs,
actually, i only used the receiving blanket once. Think you wld hv bought some bb blankets? Just fold it into triangle, with sharp point for bb's head. then wrap left to right. That' it liao lorz.
harlow yy,
i think better to be safe than sorry rite? Feng shi very torturing one leh...
lovedogs,
actually, i only used the receiving blanket once. Think you wld hv bought some bb blankets? Just fold it into triangle, with sharp point for bb's head. then wrap left to right. That' it liao lorz.
yoyo_
Active Member
Lovedogs,
The package only special for Glen's customers? Actually see your package, quite extensive leh. Not bad. But abit costly.
You wanna take ah?
Littledan,
I know. My Mum last time didnt do a proper confinement last time, so now every time got arthritis and also feng-shi... Maybe cos our climate plays an impt part also. But SIN really too hot, cant imagine if we dont bathe for a month??
The package only special for Glen's customers? Actually see your package, quite extensive leh. Not bad. But abit costly.
Littledan,
I know. My Mum last time didnt do a proper confinement last time, so now every time got arthritis and also feng-shi... Maybe cos our climate plays an impt part also. But SIN really too hot, cant imagine if we dont bathe for a month??
dylanmummy2003
Member
lovedogs,
i've a few pcs of receiving blankets from Carter's, if u interested, can emailed u the pics.
i've a few pcs of receiving blankets from Carter's, if u interested, can emailed u the pics.
hi karen,
sure...thanks
u can email me at [email protected]
hi gal,
i dunno when to book massage lady leh... and also where to book
sure...thanks
hi gal,
i dunno when to book massage lady leh... and also where to book
Ladies, best time to buy bb stuff is during sale, so that you'll get abt 20% off. Don't have to get so early and don't overbuy, otherwise a lot of stuff will either be wasted or unused.
I paid abt $500 for the Malay jamu wrap..I think it was abt 6 massages and 6 wraps. Spa pkg definitely more ex, but more luxurious maybe? I did the massage/wrap abt 2 mths after delivery (wanted to make sure c-sec wound was ok).
Don't have to engage massage lady so early..usually available one cuz they can do a few a day, not like CL.
I paid abt $500 for the Malay jamu wrap..I think it was abt 6 massages and 6 wraps. Spa pkg definitely more ex, but more luxurious maybe? I did the massage/wrap abt 2 mths after delivery (wanted to make sure c-sec wound was ok).
Don't have to engage massage lady so early..usually available one cuz they can do a few a day, not like CL.
Ezann,
Er...kinda no MS but no appetite only lor. Heng this round i didn't put on 2kg every month. Else i think i'll faint...haha
Gal,
Eh...why 2 ratio i can't answer leh..sorry. The second scan is to check for nasal bone. The presence of this bone will make you more reassure its not down syndrome.
Littledan,
I had C-sect for my first gal...gynae say if go for massage must be at least a month later cos the wound not recover yet...so in the end i didn't take any massage at all
Re: blankets
I went to spotlight to get those kinda like felt materials. Then jus ask my mum to sew the seams and thats it...
I went JB to buy more metres since its so much cheaper there. There is certain things in JB are cheap...eg the baby bugs anti-slip mat for bathtub...here selling at S$19.90...JB selling RM$19.90.
I got one tip to share with all mummies which i find it is a good pratice. Newborns are very small and fragile right? So instead of those big bath tubs which they can't sit and too big...i use a little face tub to place her in to bath. Use my dinning table as a bath area so all things can place side by side. Let me post a photo to share to make this place more colourful.
Er...kinda no MS but no appetite only lor. Heng this round i didn't put on 2kg every month. Else i think i'll faint...haha
Gal,
Eh...why 2 ratio i can't answer leh..sorry. The second scan is to check for nasal bone. The presence of this bone will make you more reassure its not down syndrome.
Littledan,
I had C-sect for my first gal...gynae say if go for massage must be at least a month later cos the wound not recover yet...so in the end i didn't take any massage at all
Re: blankets
I went to spotlight to get those kinda like felt materials. Then jus ask my mum to sew the seams and thats it...
I got one tip to share with all mummies which i find it is a good pratice. Newborns are very small and fragile right? So instead of those big bath tubs which they can't sit and too big...i use a little face tub to place her in to bath. Use my dinning table as a bath area so all things can place side by side. Let me post a photo to share to make this place more colourful.
yoyo_
Active Member
Meow, your bb is v cute. Thats a good idea to bathe bb.
Yoji/LoveDogs, uhmmmm then we gotta look out where got good X'Mas Sale liao... But sometimes will hv some good warehouse sale leh. But we gotta always flip the newspapers to look out...
If not, normal ones rather exp leh.
ZhuZhu, Ha........ Yeah hor..
Yoji/LoveDogs, uhmmmm then we gotta look out where got good X'Mas Sale liao... But sometimes will hv some good warehouse sale leh. But we gotta always flip the newspapers to look out...
ZhuZhu, Ha........ Yeah hor..
Thanks ezann...i can post more hee...
Here's the kind of blanket i use...in future dun be like this blur mummy hor...see hospital always wrap BB in blanket..so reach home also wrap her tight in case she gets cold...in the end kanna heat rash all over her....poor thing..
Here's the kind of blanket i use...in future dun be like this blur mummy hor...see hospital always wrap BB in blanket..so reach home also wrap her tight in case she gets cold...in the end kanna heat rash all over her....poor thing..
jesmineang
Member
knottsy, i can't stand KFC and LJS now... i don't like fried food. used to be my favourite.
yoyo,
yah becos the food all out liao so stomach not so bloated, that's why will feel better....
think u got to try eat half of the meal instead? at least may not be so full? and easier to digest..then if hungry again...take some food ...thumb of rule is to take small amounts...hmm think we are becoming like small children, eat small amts
i drinking starfruit juice...very thirsty heee
yah becos the food all out liao so stomach not so bloated, that's why will feel better....
think u got to try eat half of the meal instead? at least may not be so full? and easier to digest..then if hungry again...take some food ...thumb of rule is to take small amounts...hmm think we are becoming like small children, eat small amts
i drinking starfruit juice...very thirsty
heee
