28 Days Postpartum Confinement is a traditional practice where the new mother is given a month (28 days) to rest and recover from the physical and emotional demands of childbirth. During this period, the mother follows a specific regimen that often includes a special diet, rest, and avoidance of certain activities to promote healing. The focus is restoring the mother’s energy, balancing her body’s systems, and ensuring a good supply of breast milk if she is nursing.
48 Days Postpartum Confinement is an extended version of the traditional 28-day confinement period, lasting 48 days. It is based on the belief that longer rest and specific care can provide more profound and lasting benefits for postpartum recovery. This extended period allows more time to strengthen the mother’s body, further balance her internal systems, and enhance overall well-being after childbirth.
The 28 Days and 48 Days Postpartum Confinement periods are essential based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles and beliefs.
The postpartum period is a crucial time for a new mother’s body to recover from childbirth. The body undergoes significant changes, requiring special care to heal properly. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasises the importance of maintaining the balance of the body’s internal systems, such as qi (vital energy) and blood, which are believed to be disrupted during childbirth. The confinement period allows restoring and harmonising these systems through special dietary practices and herbal treatments.
Pregnancy and childbirth can be emotionally taxing, and the confinement period provides a supportive environment for the new mother to rest, bond with her baby, and receive emotional support from family members or caregivers. By adhering to the practices of confinement, it is believed that the mother can reduce the risk of postpartum health issues such as fatigue, anxiety, and other complications that may arise if the body is not properly cared for during this critical period.