An Australian woman offered to support her Chinese daughter-in-law after birth in the former’s home, only to find out that the new mum expected to pampered with special foods, complete…
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January 2016
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When did you last get over 600 likes on your Facebook page? Never reached that number? Well neither have I. But when Faith and Ally announced Felix, my grandson’s birth…
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ConfinementCross Cultural InterestsGrandchildrenMum & baby's health
Nourishing new mothers
by Poh-Ling January 9, 2016In the Chinese culture there is no more critical time to build up health of mother and baby than the first 40 days after birth, otherwise known as the postpartum…
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ConfinementCross Cultural InterestsLose WeightMum & baby's health
Black vinegar, ginger pork hock stew
by Poh-Ling January 9, 2016In your culture are there special foods for new mothers? Ginger vinegar pork hock, is a much loved post pregnancy stew in the confinement or the postpartum period.This stew is consumed…