Frequently Asked
Questions

Both TCM or Chinese (Eastern) medicine and modern Western medicine is important in promoting one’s health. Antenatal obstetrician check-ups are essential components which is able to provide important diagnostic tests and emergency care. Chinese medicine subtly tunes, balances and optimizes the body, creating an environment that’s ideal for both mommy and baby.

Giving birth puts immense stress on the body. Not only because a huge organ (the baby) has just been removed from the body, the but it now has to prepare itself to nurture the baby that’s outside the body. Confinement is the period where extra effort is taken inorder to allow the internal organs, musculoskeletal system, circulatory and immune systems amongst others, to recover and strengthen itself properly, in order to cope with the demands of raising an infant.

A booking can be made anytime during your pregnancy. Once the mommy has delivered the baby, give us a call and we will arrange the physician for a next day house-call consultation. Once the consultation is done, the prescribed herbs package will be delivered to you within the next 2-3 days. It’s important to follow the physician’s instructions carefully as you may be instructed to start using the herb pack later depending on your delivery method.

Many expecting, and even experienced parents will underestimate the demands of having a newborn. One important factor that couples need to consider is the amount of physical and mental stress as well as variables that will be present during this period. How you are and feel after delievery is different and every baby is different even if you’re experienced. And stress is a major barrier in recovery and proper infant development. An experienced nanny will not only be able to easily handle situations that may arise, more importantly, your specific confinement requirements will be briefed to your confinement nanny, ensuring what you need will be taken care of – no more arguments and confusions on what needs to be done.

Please inform the physician of your current prescription or supplement regime.

Massages by a TCM guided therapist is a safe and simple way to help with:

• Lactation
• Mastitis
• Aids in the recovery and prevent problems like diastasis recti, uterine prolapse, edema, pelvic widening/pain etc.
• Relieves bodily aches and pains
• Reduces anxiety and stress
• Improves sleep quality
• Ease infant discomforts like colic, gas and bloating.
• Improve infant digestion
• Stimulate infant nervous system

Yes definitely. Although having a proper confinement plan is important, please contact us for assistance. It’s important to seek treatment as early as possible as imbalances may get ingrained and harder to treat after a long time.

Yes. Whether you’re still doing your confinement or have finished your confinement, we will be able to pick up where you’ve left off. Afterall, being a mother is a great responsibility and demands a great deal on the body. We are here to help.

It’s best if only confinement tea is consumed. You can continue to steep the tea several times throughout the day, leave it out until it’s lukewarm before storing it in a thermal flask.

No. It’s important that you determine how much water you need for your shower and prepare the herbal bath early so that it has time to cool down to a comfortable temperature. Your shower should also be kept short.

No. You should only use the water which was used to steep the herbal bath pack to wet yourself and to rinse off after shampooing.

Don’t worry, let us know and we’ll pack your prescription in easy to swallow capsules. Alternatively, you can choose to mix your prescription in ~100ml of warm water or your favourite warm beverage. Our prescriptions can also be mixed with gripe water, mixed into food or baked into cookies to increase palability. You may also request for herbal extract instead of whole herbs for your confinement package.

Yes, please indicate your preference. It tastes great just brewing whole herbs as it is or together with suitable vegetables.

Please feel free to contact us or book a consultation. No problem or question is too trivial and we’re always here to help!