By Gianna Buonocore – Chinese Medicine Practitioner (acupuncture) at IMI Hong Kong Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes a preventative approach and recommends that after giving birth, women should rest as much as possible, drink plenty of nourishing soups, and eat certain foods. Some of you may have heard about the ancient...
Pregnancy, pre-natal and postpartum
Confinement soup
Confinement is the traditional care given to mothers after the birth of a baby. Part of this care is the preparation of nutritious soups with ingredients that promote healing, and prevent problems that typically occur after childbirth. Chicken, fish, and pork are the most-recommended bases for these soups. Boiled eggs...