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  How were you supported by your loved ones (partner, mum, extended family, friends)? I was lucky to have a 'village' to help me - husband, mum, nanny, in laws. My husband did a lot of heavy lifting and was very hands on with our older kids (4.5 and 3 years old). Also very fortunate to have parents-in-law who live close to us to help with the kids and cooking, and my mum who's always there for me whenever I need to chat with someone.    What did you find most valuable about the confinement experience? With the help that I received, this made the time that I had with Eloise enjoyable as it never felt like a chore when I held her,...

Melbourne, AustraliaMother to Joey and Max “During my confinement, I just did as much as I could. It wasn't as strict as of some other’s confinements...it was a good healing experience for me, and it was a good time where I could just focus on healing myself.”Melissa Gold How were you supported by your loved ones (partner, immediate family, extended family, friends)? I did confinement for both my pregnancies with Joey (6) and Max (4). I remember with my first child, it was really driven by my mum. As we are Malaysian, historically she practised confinement when she gave birth to me, and her mum did it when she gave birth to her. I didn't really know what to expect,...