Postnatal care, traditions & practical tips
Guides for Hong Kong families in the UK — confinement traditions, recovery after birth, newborn care and choosing a 陪月 — checked against NHS advice.
Browse confinement recipes →坐月 explained: the confinement month, and how to do it well in the UK
What 坐月 is, where its customs come from, and how to keep the parts that help — rest, warmth, good food, support — alongside NHS advice on hygiene, movement and checks.
Your body after birth: what's normal, and the signs that need help
Bleeding, afterpains, stitches, a caesarean wound, tiredness and emotions in the weeks after birth — what to expect, how to look after yourself, and when to call your midwife, 111 or 999.
Safe sleep for newborns: keeping baby warm without overheating
The UK's safer sleep advice in plain words — back to sleep, a clear flat cot, the right room temperature — and how to square it with the traditional instinct to bundle babies up.
Baby blues or postnatal depression? Looking after your mind after birth
How to tell the baby blues from postnatal depression, why it's common and nothing to be ashamed of, the rare emergency of postpartum psychosis, and where Hong Kong families in the UK can get help.
Ginger vinegar and chicken in rice wine: the confinement classics, and how to enjoy them safely
Why 薑醋 and 雞酒 are at the heart of the confinement month, how they're made, and what to know about sugar, alcohol, breastfeeding and keeping leftovers safe.
How to choose a 陪月 in the UK: checks, interview questions and agreeing the details
What to look for in a confinement nanny, the checks that matter (DBS, references, right to work, first aid), 15 questions for the interview, and what to agree in writing before the baby arrives.
Breastfeeding in the first weeks: a practical guide
How often newborns feed, how to tell your baby is getting enough, getting a comfortable latch, sore nipples and mastitis — plus where to get free help, day and night, in the UK.
Our articles are general information only — not medical, legal or professional advice. Always talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP about your own situation. In an emergency call 999.