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The arrival of a newborn brings joy, excitement, and significant changes to any household. For many families in Singapore, hiring a confinement nanny has become an essential part of postpartum recovery. But what exactly should you expect from your confinement nanny? This comprehensive guide outlines the nanny responsibilities, skills, and support to new mothers and their babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Confinement Nanny<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A confinement nanny, also known as a postnatal caregiver, plays a crucial role during the traditional confinement period (typically 28-40 days after childbirth). Nanny responsibilities revolve around two key areas: supporting the mother’s postpartum recovery and providing expert newborn care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Should I Expect from My Nanny<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Duties<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Postpartum mother care<\/td>Assisting mother to recover physically after childbirth, and provide emotional support during the challenging postpartum period<\/td><\/tr>
Household chores and confinement meal preparation<\/td>Preparing nutritious confinement meals using specific ingredients believed to promote healing and lactation. Manage light household chores, including washing baby clothes, sterilizing milk bottle, etc. <\/td><\/tr>
Newborn Care<\/td>Taking care of newborn needs and requirements<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Preparing Nutritious Confinement Meals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most valued services a confinement nanny provides is preparing specialized meals that promote healing and recovery. According to the Singapore General Hospital’s Department of Dietetics<\/a>, proper nutrition is crucial for postpartum recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Postpartums mums require a balanced and nutritious diet to boost healing, improve immunity and regain strength. However, it can be quite a challenge remembering what foods to take and what to avoid during confinement as things sometimes differ greatly from the pregnancy period. For instance, women who are trying to conceive or are expecting should stay away from unripe papayas<\/a> during pregnancy. However, do you know some of the fruits, such as avocado is beneficial to those doing confinement? (Read more about eating avocados during confinement<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A confinement nanny will be well-versed in what ingredients to use and what dishes to prepare. This is especially important if you require a tailored diet to tackle a particular issue, such as increasing breast milk production, staving off the postpartum blues or recovering from a C-section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breastfeeding Support and Guidance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Breastfeeding can be challenging for many new mothers. A skilled confinement nanny provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n