CONFINEMENT centres are becoming more and more prominent in the Postnatal Care Industry. Simply type ‘confinement centre’ on your internet search engine and you will come across various operators offering a range of packages and services.
WHAT TO KNOW
Generally, packages offered by confinement centres cover hotel-style accommodation for mothers and their newborns to stay for 28 days during the postpartum period. Among the services and amenities provided by confinement centres include basic care for both mother and newborn such as health checks, food, as well as, baby baths and clothing.
These services ease the burden of having to prepare all the necessary in helping mothers to recuperate from their arduous yet fulfilling journey of childbirth.
The postnatal period is a critical phase in the lives of mothers and newborns as most maternal and infant deaths occur during this time.
Whilst it is true that confinement centres do not come cheap, one has to understand that the benefits of opting for such places justify or even far outweigh the costs involved to give you and your newborn piece of mind.
Benefits
So, what are the benefits? Here we list down some of the key components and features of confinement centres.
Modern Confinement
Back in the old days (actually, in the not too distant past), mothers would listen to and follow exactly whatever their confinement nanny or lady told them. No questions asked! It is widely acknowledged that most confinement nannies are from the older generation and tend to adopt a traditional approach in looking after both mother and newborn.
With the advent of technology, modern mums love doing their own research and are less inclined to adhere to conventional confinement practices. Inevitably, confusion and conflict are bound to arise with traditional confinement nannies.
Thankfully, most confinement centres offer modern facilities and services that are more likely to match mothers’ expectations and ease the confinement process. Examples of these include:-
- Private bedroom equipped with TV, Wifi-internet access, air-conditioner and en-suite bathroom plus amenities.
- Baby room equipped with individual baby monitors, ultraviolet (UVC) virus buster, air purifier and 24-hour care to ensure safe, cosy and conducive environment for your baby.
- Chiropractic consultation and treatment for mother and baby.
- Jaundice check for baby.
- Nutritious meals including tonic soup and free flow drinks.
- Daily clothing and nappy change.
- Weekly room sterilisation to ensure clean environment.
- Daily housekeeping service.
Trained Professionals
Staff employed by confinement centres including midwives, therapists and nurses usually undergo training to upgrade their skills. This is a good thing as mothers know they are in good hands and taken care of in a professional manner.
Established confinement centres offer specialised care with a team of trained breastfeeding and confinement specialists, midwives and nurses to assist in the care of newborns and complete rejuvenation of mothers, in a luxurious and safe environment.
24-Hour Care
As the safety and well-being of mother and baby are of utmost importance, confinement centres usually provide round-the-clock service to check on the condition of both mother and baby, as well as, cater to their requests at any time of the day. This is opposed to relying on a sole confinement nanny who may not be available to help all day throughout the confinement period as she may have other engagements or work for certain hours per day.
Besides that, security is an important factor in the selection of confinement centre. An established confinement centre would engage 24-hour CCTV and security guard surveillance to give both mother and baby a safe and secure environment.
Spacious Environment
Confinement centres offer packages that cover different types of rooms to meet different demands. The difference for each type of room encompasses not only the services on offer but also the size.
Notwithstanding the above, each type of room is spacious enough to fit mother and baby. Established confinement centres also have dedicated facilities such as baby room and dining area to prevent cramping in a particular area. Gone are the days when mothers had to worry about having insufficient space to accommodate a confinement nanny, especially if the latter is engaged to stay over, or even space for visitors.
It is worth noting that some confinement centres provide complimentary stay for dads. Having a spacious environment is good for the comfort of mum, baby and, even, dad.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Based on the benefits stated above, it is understandable why confinement centre is emerging as a popular choice for mothers to spend their postpartum period.
As established confinement centres operate by the book and render their services based upon signed agreement between them and their customer, mothers need not worry about last minute cancellations or unscrupulous confinement nannies.
On top of that, confinement centres with recognised awards and certifications are more experienced and prepared in giving the best offerings to their customers.
Nevertheless, we encourage you to read and review the contractual terms carefully before signing off your rejuvenation period to the hands of the confinement centres.
Furthermore, as most confinement centres are visible online, you can search for information or feedback from community platforms to help make the best decision. After all, you wouldn’t want the stress of childbirth to stretch till your postpartum period now, would you?