Confinement
Malay Traditional Massage 2
After massaging my back, nenek massaged both my arms especially my veins (urat tangan) where the doctor inserted needles for the IV drip, general anesthesia (bius), blood transfusion and morphine. It hurts but was bearable.
Then, I was asked to lay down. She continue massaging both my legs and thighs.
After that, she started to massage my [...]
Malay Traditional Massage 1
I had a surgical birth, but that did not stop me from getting a traditional massage for toning up my body. I believe I deserved to be treated with a good massage because my whole body was aching all over like an old woman!
You see, for a few days after the operation, it was hard [...]
Post Natal Care 3
How I love the Amway abdominal binder!
It was so easy to use on my own. No help was needed. Yes, really.
I just placed the binder flat on the bed, with the straps downwards. The Firming Herbal Blend was then added with four tablespoons of hot water.
Lying on my back, I aligned the top edge of [...]
Post Natal Care 2
The first four items that I used were the Herbal Massage Oil, Calming Herbal, Warming Herbal Blend and Herbal Douche.
I really like the mild smell of the Herbal Massage Oil. The oil is made from various herbs that help to stimulate blood circulation.
After massaging my body with the oil, I mix the Warming Herbal Blend [...]
Post Natal Care 1
Two months before my due date (one month before surgical birth), I ordered an Amway Tropical Herbs Post Natal Care set (RM260), an infra-red binder (RM135) and a cell-lift face complex cream (RM75) from Wanita2u.com.
But my post-natal set was only delivered to me on the fifth day post-operation. That was after my constant callings and [...]
Confinement Meals 2
Let’s talk about my meals for the 60-day confinement period.
Since my baby was born through operation, my meal is strictly address to heal the incision wound. No herbs (jamu) was allowed.
Breakfast (8am)
4 slices of Gardenia Bread (Wholegrain Fibremeal/Toastem Raisin Oatmeal/Original Recipe)
A glass of hot Milo Gold (chocolate mix) or Anmum Lacta for Breastfeeding Mothers milk.
Pure [...]
Confinement Meals 1
Baby Izzah was born on 31st March 2008, at 34 weeks gestational age (pregnancy).
Due to my amniotic fluid/water leaking (air ketuban pecah) with traces of meconium (greenish brown baby’s stool) @ najis baby, at 6 weeks early than the due date and Placenta Previa Major Stage II – I was rushed to the operation room [...]
My Confinement Story
The first week of confinement, my mother took care of me and my baby. Umm, actually more to the caring of the baby.
She bathed the lil’ baby, “tungku/tuam/demah” her tummy, dress her up and even wash her little clothings. Lil’ Izzah is her 28th grandchildren and as this is my first baby, my mom felt [...]
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