Chinese PregnancyWritten by Wong Yee Lee
Chinese PregnancyTraditionally in China, when once people got married, they would immediately get ready for having a baby. That is why symbolic things such as dolls or lotus seeds would be put on beds of newly weds on their wedding day so as to bring in meaning of having a baby as soon as possible. When once a married woman becomes pregnant, things for baby will start to be prepared. Prams, cot, baby clothes, etc will be readily prepared to welcome arrival of new born. From now on, health of mother is of utmost importance. Therefore, mother should reduce her workload, eat healthily, and employ prenatal education. Prenatal education has come into being for over 2000 years in China. It was believed that a good pregnant mother should eat only meat which was cut only in square cubes, sit only on properly built chairs, walk unswingingly, talk softly, etc. By doing so, foetus would be able to learn most valued virtues. Although in present days above mentioned practice is no longer common, pregnant women in China still behave very carefully so as not to do anything which affects foetus. Still now most people believe that structure of house or flat should not be changed while a woman in house is pregnant since it will cause foetus no good but harm. The first month after giving birth The first month after giving birth is very important for a mother. She needs most rest and best nutrition. Otherwise, her body will not be able to recover and can easily get ill. In this month, she can't go outdoors, can't be exposed to wind, can't wash with cold water, can't drink cold water, can't read books etc. However, if a mother really has to wash herself, she should do so by using water boiled with dried ginger skin. In some places in China, a mother must not wash her hair because otherwise she will get a chronic headache.
| | Quick Tips for Successful Baby ShowerWritten by Randy Wilson
Here are guidelines or quick baby shower tips for hosting a successful baby shower party. Come and explore these quick tips. Read more… In this section we are discussing few quick tips for a successful baby shower. As we have discussed earlier. Baby showers are shifting. From traditional to modern fun oriented and realistic baby showers. Depending upon ease and preference of mom-to-be as well as hostess. There can be a great number of baby shower tips. From planning baby shower. To inviting friends to decorating venue. To serving baby shower food. Whatever case may be. The purpose of throwing baby shower still remains to celebrate occasion. While helping expectant couple by giving them baby shower gifts. The first concern while planning baby shower is who should be hostess? The older traditional rules suggest that close relatives should not host baby shower. This would look like they are simply expecting presents and gifts. To be more realistic, modern baby shower. Literally anyone can plan shower. This would include family members, friends and/or co-workers. Baby shower tips concerning if mom-to-be can have more than one shower. Yes, a mom-to-be can have more than one baby shower. However, if there are more than one, hostess of each would be wise to remember what previous baby shower theme was. You don't want to have same baby shower theme at each party. Also, try finding out what baby shower gifts were already given to avoid duplicating baby shower gifts. Here are quick baby shower tips for hosting a successful baby shower party: Send invitations in a timely manner. Around 3-4 weeks in advance to guests who live near by. For long distance baby shower guests, around 4-6 weeks in advance. Include directions in invitations, you don't want baby shower guests to get lost. Greet all baby shower guests at door as they arrive. It shows how much you care for them.
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