Unlocking Postpartum Vitality: Reviewing Confinement Herbs Offerings from Top Brands in Singapore

The postpartum period is a sacred time for new mothers, and the tradition of confinement plays a pivotal role in nurturing and rejuvenating the body. Central to this practice are the Chinese herbs carefully selected and brewed into soups that provide nourishment and healing.

In Singapore, various reputable companies offer a range of confinement herbs, empowering mothers to prepare nourishing soups at home. In this article, we will explore the offerings of renowned brands such as Eu Yan Sang, Soma Clinic, Madam Partum, Lao Ban Niang and HFT.

Each of these companies have their specialty offerings to aid in postpartum recovery. We will only cover their herbal soup offerings. We will not cover red date teas or baths, as they are pretty much the same, even if offered by different companies.

Eu Yan Sang 28 Day Confinement Care: Rooted in Tradition

Eu Yan Sang is a very old brand in Singapore which offers a confinement herbs package as part of their very broad product range. They are the company that has the longest history in Singapore.

Eu Yan Sang 28 Day Confinement Care for New Moms is a comprehensive nourishment solution meticulously designed to enhance your postpartum  recovery and revitalization during a dedicated 28-day duration.

Carefully structured for the four weeks of confinement, Eu Yan Sang’s package, combined with ample moments of rest, claims to help your body reclaim its peak state of well-being. The herbal package is meant to prevent external elements such as wind and cold from entering the body, circumventing the inconvenience of postpartum bodily pains like headaches and nausea.

Soma Clinic Confinement Herb Package: Tailoring Wellness to Individual Needs

Soma Clinic’s unique offering is that every package is uniquely customized for each new mum who subscribes to the program. This includes a prenatal consultation with a dedicated TCM who figures out with you what body type you have and potential issues you might face. After which, you will get herbal formulas designed and brewed for you depending on how your situation changes.

Soma Clinic Confinement Herbs emphasizes the diversity of body types and focuses on tailoring the herbal formula to your unique body type. A heaty body cannot be using herbs that are too warming, that may cause sore throat or cough. A cold body may require more warming herbs, which enhances recovery and even protects against future health risks. The herbal formula will be modified as you proceed through the 28 days, taking breast milk, mastitis, lochia clearance, heatiness, bowel motion and mood into account.

Madam Partum 28 Day Confinement Bundle: A Different Formula Every Day

Madam Partum has put together a range of confinement herbs that cater to healing different parts of the body. Everyday, you are given a different herbal formula, for example, day 1 is dedicated to lochia clearance, day 2 and 3 for lactation, and so on.

There will be formulas that run the gamut of blood boosting one day, blood boosting another day, herbs for the waist or stomach some other day.

In all, Madam Partum provides 28 days of different herbal soups, with essential herbs like red dates, dang gui and goji berries as standard fare in most of their herbal formulations.

According to Madam Partum, their 28 Days Confinement Bundle is specially formulated to meet the nutrient requirements of the mother.

Lao Ban Niang: Heal, Adjust and Strengthen in a Month

Lao Ban Niang, with its roots deeply embedded in Chinese culinary traditions, offers a curated selection of confinement herbs for 30 days. Their offerings include essentials like red dates, dang gui and ginseng.

Red dates and dang gui are renowned for their blood-nourishing properties. Ginseng is a powerful adaptogen that provides an extra boost of vitality during the postpartum period.

According to Lao Ban Niang, their herbal soup packages will bring the mother through the 3 phases of confinement: Heal, Adjust and Strengthen.

In the “Heal” phase, the herbs will nourish your body as your womb is cleansed. During the “Adjust” phase, the inner Qi is adjusted, while Yin is gently nourished. For the “Strengthen” phase, you will be given a boost of energy, while also building up your immune system.

Lao Ban Niang’s system seems to follow a well-prescribed method. It is seen as trustworthy. However, you or your nanny may have to cook the herbs on your own.

HFT: Recovery and Vitality in 28 Days

HFT has thoughtfully created a confinement herbal package designed to nurse the new mother back to health.

It is a 28 day program with each pack of herbs coming with instructions on how to use. According to HFT, you will be getting a different package if you had a cesarean as opposed to a natural birth. They will only pack and ship closer to your EDD.

Their package is split into two phases: Recovery and Vitality.

• The Recovery phase will include 2 packs of Sheng Hua Tang, 2 packs of Liu Wei Tang, 2, packs of Si Shen Tang and 3 packs of Du Zhong Waist Strengthening Herbs.
• Subsequently, in the Vitality phase, you will get 5 packs of Dang Gui Blood Nourishment Soup, 3 packs of Shi Quan Da Bu Tang, 3 packs of Ba Zhen Tang, 4 packs of Revitalizing Tonics, 3 packs of Si Wu Tang and 3 packs of Waist and Kidney Tonics.

Other Aspects of Postpartum Confinement

Beyond the established confinement herb brands, there are local food suppliers like Tian Wei and and Chilli Padi who specialize in providing confinement food that is delivered to your house.

Also very important is the awareness that all confinement herbs tend toward the usage of warming tonics. The downside of warming tonics is that they are heaty and each person who undergoes confinement needs to know that ‘catching fire’ is always possible, as evidenced by dry throat, sore throat, pimples, dry cough and even irascibility.

Conclusion

In Singapore, the market for confinement herbal packages is as diverse as the cultural tapestry of the city-state itself. The offerings from top brands like Lao Ban Niang, HFT, Eu Yan Sang, Madam Partum, and Soma Clinic Confinement Soups provide new mothers with a spectrum of choices for their postpartum recovery.

These carefully curated confinement herb blends are not just ingredients; they are a reflection of a cultural legacy that honors the transition into motherhood. As new mothers embrace these herbs, they are not only nourishing their bodies but also connecting with centuries-old practices that prioritize holistic wellness and vitality during the sacred postpartum period.