Confinement practices vary between cultures. Mothers should understand each rule of confinement to have the best resting period and restoring health. Some modern mums argue that the ‘rules’ imposed are irrational and unhygienic (not showering for about a month). So, while you are worried about how to get rid of the stretch marks, such taboos might… Read more »
Based on Indian beliefs, confinement period for mothers who just gave birth last for 40 days. Similar to Malay culture, Indian mothers are given massage using specially blended oil. It is meant to ‘drive’ away wind in the body and helps mother to regain ideal body figure effectively. Some may opt to use sesame oil… Read more »
So, you are getting a divorce and no one will teach you that this is something that is only done if and only if, there are no other choices. The situation might be better for both you and your partner but it is surely not the best for the children. Whether you have 1 or… Read more »
There are tons of practical as well as illogical confinement practices passed on from generations to generations. Some modern mums just simply dismissed it for the ‘rule’ seems to be illogical (for example, not bathing a month and to remain indoor between 30 and 45 days). Hence, you may notice that there are several confinement… Read more »
Ingredients: 600g belly Beef with skin 500g (medium sized) taro (yam) Meat marinate: 3 cubes fermented red bean curd (nam yue) 3 tbsp Chinese rice wine 3 tbsp oyster sauce 2 pips garlic, pounded ½ tsp five-spice powder ½ tsp white pepper powder Taro marinade: 1 cube fermented red bean curd ¼ tsp five-spice powder… Read more »
Once you have applied for your maternity leave and gave birth to a baby, it is time for you to rest and nurture your health to gain pre-pregnancy state. But before you stay indoor during the confinement period which is between 30 and 45 days, you have to be well-prepared by purchasing several items on… Read more »
This is perhaps one of the most sensitive subjects that a family could ever face. We are not living in a western culture like the United States or in Europe where gay people are expressive and very vocal. In the Asian culture, where family ties are given a lot of prominence and more particularly in… Read more »
Malaysia with a population of almost 30 million is made up of Peninsular and East Malaysia. Similar to other neighbouring countries in South East Asia, Malaysia is a developing nation since late 1980s (thanks to the former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad). And compared to Indonesia, Thailand or Philippines; Malaysia is more advanced in… Read more »
Ahmad was speechless one day when after giving his son a mouthful for coming home late that David uttered the ‘f’ word to him. Children today are exposed to all types of information and resources where swearing is involved. This is seen in movies, read in books and even heard in songs where the ‘F’… Read more »
Here’s a summary on three main races confinement taboos to be practiced by mothers who just gave birth: For Malays, you are not supposed to squat down during postpartum period as the older generation said your uterus will descend when you do so. Besides that, mothers should avoid hitting or bumping your toes because again,… Read more »