Every mother knows confinement is a tough time – you have to adjust to a newborn’s needs while simultaneously focusing on your own recovery. However, we have listed some uncommon tips that can aid you along with your recovery in addition to the common Dos and Don’ts that we often hear from our elderly.
No matter whether you hire a confinement nanny or not, it’s crucial you follow the basics first – eat well-balanced meals three times a day, stay hydrated throughout the day, and get plenty of rest.
1. Take time to rest when you can
Some moms may believe that as long as you sleep 5 – 7 hours a day, that’s sufficient. In order to recuperate quickly, it is important to rest as much as possible.
Even though it’s common for moms to be up and about after two weeks, you should take the opportunity to rest by sitting or lying down as much as possible. Some people may not be able to hire an additional confinement nanny or might already have a family helper, so whether it’s your mother, mother-in-law, or your spouse, let them assist you with the baby and around the house so you can relax.
2. Putting off your weight loss plan
In these days of Instagram moms and fitness influencers, it’s not uncommon to see pregnant women working out during and after pregnancy. However, remember that during this critical period of confinement, your womb needs adequate time to contract while breastfeeding. Before you start to lose weight, excessively exerting your body might do more harm than good to your body and waistline. Eat a balanced meal every day of quality carbohydrates, fibrous greens, nutritious protein, and healthy fats and let nature take its course. After confinement, you can gradually work your way towards your body goals while working on the workout plan. In the meantime, you can practice non-taxing yoga poses or meditate to relax your mind and body.
3. Nourish your body by eating the right foods
Providing your body with extra nutrients and herbal tonics can make the process of recovery quicker. Make sure you take the necessary vitamins and attend your medical check-ups with your baby on time. At Super Nanny, our confinement nannies have been trained to prepare traditional tonics, thereby restoring the health of both parents. They also know the best foods and supplements for nursing mothers!
4. Set aside time for self-care
Additionally, postnatal massages may help you recover faster because they expedite the healing process. Getting a postnatal massage eases any discomfort in the body, reduces swelling, and helps restore hormonal balance. Regardless of whether you had a natural birth or a caesarean section, postnatal massages will be beneficial for you. Our confinement agency offers both pre and postnatal massage. Our confinement ladies are typically aged 40 and above with at least 3 – 5 years of experience in caring for both mother and baby.
Tips For Feeling Better Faster During Confinement
Super Nanny is the only confinement nanny agency that provides and customises TCM confinement herbals according to the mother’s health and needs after delivery. We have an in-house TCM physician who takes care of the customisation of the confinement herbal supplements.
Get in touch with our confinement nanny agency today to learn more about our confinement services.