Confinement is a traditional technique that helps mothers heal physically and mentally after childbirth and prepares them for a lifetime of parenthood.
Specific confinement customs vary by culture, but in general, women are recommended to remain indoors and adhere to particular food restrictions. Currently, moms have the choice of confinement at private confinement centres rather than at home with a confinement lady.
By entering a Singapore confinement centre, you will always have access to care and assistance around the clock. In addition to meeting and spending time with other new moms, confinement becomes less solitary. Most confinement centres also provide workshops to teach new mothers the essentials of infant care.
If you want to spend your confinement in a facility, there are a few things you should verify before enrolling.
The Package
The usual confinement package consists of housing, food, support personnel, and laundry service. Determine the sort of lodging that will be provided for you and your infant and whether you will have a private or shared room.
Does the bundle include confinement supplies, baby things, and extras like lessons and massages?
If not, be prepared to pay more or prepare the necessary items in advance to avoid incurring unnecessary charges.
The Staff
At a centre, support personnel, such as confinement ladies, nurses, and/or midwives, should be accessible 24 hours a day. Find out whether there are any on-site paediatricians or obstetricians available to assist you. Additionally, the chef and kitchen staff must be educated in food preparation and sanitation. The individual in charge of additional classes or sessions should also be a certified expert in the field they teach or practice.
The Policy
Ensure that the centre encourages and prioritises breastfeeding and that moms are not pressured into formula feeding. Regular meals should be included as standard in all confinement facilities.
Are spouses permitted to stay with the mother and infant? If not, evaluate the visiting hours to ensure that the father has sufficient bonding and support time with the mother and child.
It is also essential to determine whether the facility has a unique approach to caring for infants. For instance, are infants given pacifiers? What is the feeding schedule? Determine if you are satisfied with the arrangements and if the approaches are adaptable and changeable.
Determine the facility’s policy on observing particular outmoded confinement methods. The centre should give a contract that addresses any disagreement or mishap.
The Facility
The facility should be capable of handling any emergency. They should be well equipped to fulfil the diverse demands of moms.
However, keep in mind that even if the centre and its employees are certified to handle medical equipment, they are not permitted to do so if they are not legally registered.
