Confinement Chronicles — ParentingTraditions RSS

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,...

Questions for the centre: How does the postpartum hotel support mothers after their stay has expired? Do they get in touch with the mother via email or phone? I’m just feeling surprised that the centre did not provide any form of connection with me anymore after I checking out. To reply to your question, no email, phone call or text message was received after my stay. Despite my review, the experience was positive. However, it is true the centre staff only ask mothers to rate their experience based on the stay, not the experience once you've checked out. Do you teach the family (if attended) ways in which they can support the new mother? During my stay at the centre, all...