OHbaby! Forums : Confinement lady https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:12:42 +0000 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:36:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=28768 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Confinement lady : Hi, I know that this forum is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=5839283&title=confinement-lady#5839283 Author: KhaiMing120404
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Posted: 20 June 2013 at 6:36am

Hi, I know that this forum is way back in 2009 but I was hoping if you could help me. I am Malaysian and just found out that I am pregnant. Did you find out anything about a confinement lady? I mainly just want the food. My mom can help looking after me and baby. How about urut lady? Thank you. ]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:36:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=5839283&title=confinement-lady#5839283 <![CDATA[Confinement lady : Thanks Simsam, thanks Bombshell....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=776804&title=confinement-lady#776804 Author: bevling
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Posted: 16 September 2009 at 11:58am

Thanks Simsam, thanks Bombshell. I'll try to get someone through word-of-mouth then. Ya, my whole family is in Malaysia, I think my mum will come and help me during my confinement. My husband is European, he will not know why we need to do that, but I'm sure he will be supportive. I too, can't stand not able to shower or wash hair. My sis-in-law did shower and wash her hair, just with herbal water, so it's good. :) Now it's still early, I'm due in May next year, so I'll look around slowly. ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:58:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=776804&title=confinement-lady#776804 <![CDATA[Confinement lady : btw - as for beliefs... my best...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=776126&title=confinement-lady#776126 Author: Bombshell
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Posted: 15 September 2009 at 7:21pm

btw - as for beliefs... my best friend is cambodian and told me not to shower at night when pregnant or baby would grow too big - she laughed and told me so when baby arrived 9 lb 8!!!! ]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:21:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=776126&title=confinement-lady#776126 <![CDATA[Confinement lady : HII- are in auck if contact the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=776122&title=confinement-lady#776122 Author: Bombshell
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Posted: 15 September 2009 at 7:20pm

HII- are in auck if contact the temple in chapel road - i know some of their ladies have recently had confinement...I take it you have no family here? most have their mums etc do it...but talk to temple as I am sure they will have contact people for you...

my friend recently did it...I do not know how on earth you gals do the no shower, no wash hair, etc etc...and the food thing...oh my! i love so much about the asian culture but not the confinement...

if you are auck PM me and I can put you in contact with other malaysian mums in east auck if you wish, or chinese asian mums in east auck for a start...and no im not asian myself (just loads of family who are)]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:20:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=776122&title=confinement-lady#776122 <![CDATA[Confinement lady : Hi Bev - the article was in the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=775981&title=confinement-lady#775981 Author: MummyFreckle
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Posted: 15 September 2009 at 5:25pm

Hi Bev - the article was in the Little Treasures April / May 09, but it doesnt mention anyone by name, it just says that often the ladies (if not family members) are found in asian newspapers or by word of mouth.

There is a Malaysian midwife in Christchurch called Annie Goh, she also teachs at the ChCh polytech, so could be worth trying to get hold of her to ask if she knows anyone in Auckland. I dont know of any Malaysian midwives in Auckland, but am sure that someone will know.

Good Luck in your search.

(if you want me to copy the article and post it to you, just send me a Private Message with you address and I will pop it in the mail to you!)

 

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:25:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=775981&title=confinement-lady#775981 <![CDATA[Confinement lady : Thanks weegee, thanks SimSam....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=775938&title=confinement-lady#775938 Author: bevling
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Posted: 15 September 2009 at 4:53pm

Thanks weegee, thanks SimSam. Ya, confinement lady is the thing for Chinese only I think? She will take care of the baby for the first month, and also cook for the mum. During confinement (the 1 month after birth), mother needs special types of food for the body, like chicken cooked with brandy, lots of ginger, etc... so that the body recovers fast. Also things like body wrap to slim down faster (Indonesians are well known for this).   

It is said to be extremely important to have proper care and food during this confinement period so that the mother stays healthy. There are a lot of things not to do too, like can't wash the hair with normal water, but with herbal water, etc., so that the 'wind' doesn't get into the head and you won't suffer from headache or rheumatism when you get older. Don't drink while standing... blah blah blah...Well, I just have to believe what the elders say than to regret later in life.]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:53:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=775938&title=confinement-lady#775938 <![CDATA[Confinement lady : There was an article in the Little...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=775825&title=confinement-lady#775825 Author: MummyFreckle
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Posted: 15 September 2009 at 3:20pm

There was an article in the Little Treasures magazine about 6 months ago about this - I will try and dig out my old copy to see if they had the name of anyone.

Congrats on your pregnancy!

 

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:20:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=775825&title=confinement-lady#775825 <![CDATA[Confinement lady : Congratulations on your pregnancy!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=775805&title=confinement-lady#775805 Author: weegee
Subject: 28768
Posted: 15 September 2009 at 2:59pm

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I was confused as to what you meant so looked it up and in case anyone else is curious here's the article I looked at.

Can't help with the pui yuet sorry, but maybe you could try someone like Pepsicles?

Keep us posted - surely there will be someone in Auckland Good luck!]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:59:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=775805&title=confinement-lady#775805 <![CDATA[Confinement lady : Hi ladies. I&#039;m from Malaysia...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=775767&title=confinement-lady#775767 Author: bevling
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Posted: 15 September 2009 at 2:23pm

Hi ladies. I'm from Malaysia and quite new to NZ. Now I've learned that I'm pregnant. Just wondering whether there is any Chinese confinement lady in Auckland to take care of my 1 month confinement period after birth? If you know of anyone, please let me know. Thank you. ]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:23:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28768&PID=775767&title=confinement-lady#775767