Post-Partum

Understanding Postpartum Depression and How to Support It

“I Didn’t Expect to Feel This Way” For many new mothers, the journey into parenthood brings a mix of emotions – joy, exhaustion, wonder, and overwhelming responsibility. Yet, for some, this journey also brings feelings that are unexpected, confusing, and deeply isolating. Postpartum depression (PPD) affects an estimated 10% to 20% of mothers in Singapore,

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TCM Recuperation Guide for Common Postpartum Body Changes

After childbirth, mothers undergo a transformative recovery period where physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts require special attention and care. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach to managing postpartum body changes, integrating physical care advice, dietary recommendations, and therapeutic treatments to help new mothers regain their strength, health, and confidence. Let’s find out how

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Your Confinement Plan from a TCM Perspective

What is Confinement Confinement is a period after childbirth when you recuperate and heal after going through a rigorous 10 months of pregnancy, labour and birth. In Chinese, we call it 坐月子, which Singaporeans usually practice a continuous 28 days confinement period. During this period, traditionally, even across different ethnic races, many observed strict restrictions

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