New York Post

I did 30 days’ confinement after birth — I didn’t shower and my mother-in-law cooked

A new mom followed ”postpartum confinement” — being fed and looked after by her mother-in-law and not showering for a month so she could “rest.” Samantha Lee, 28, was told about her husband’s, ...
CNN

No showers or going outdoors: Why the Chinese put mothers into ‘confinement’

The recent death of a Shanghai woman has put the spotlight on the Chinese traditional custom of “postpartum confinement,” a month-long period when new mothers are put on bed rest and advised to keep ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Hiro experienced culture shock after giving birth in Australia – so she sought out a nanny to adhere to Chinese postpartum traditions

Lisa Gong didn't need to worry too much about her baby right after giving birth. The 27-year-old was lucky enough to be able to leave everything to professionals at a postpartum centre near Shanghai's ...
Seattle Weekly

Dish: Mi Vit Tiem (braised duck noodle soup with Chinese herbs and

Dish: Mi Vit Tiem (braised duck noodle soup with Chinese herbs and spices)Place: Hue Ky Mi Gia, Little SaigonPrice: $7.00 In the bowl: Free-range chicken broth with a leg-thigh section of braised duck ...