Childcare has been an ongoing struggle for us. We had a nanny after Charlie was born, which was wonderful. But it’s an expensive undertaking, especially for one child. She did help keep our house clean, and do the baby laundry, and meet work/repair people in the middle of the day. ...
Traditionally, new mothers participate in "zuo yue zi" (meaning "sitting the month"). They stay home for 30-day postnatal to rest, recover, and care for their newborn. This time period, often referred to as "confinement", provides the time and space to allow moms to heal their bodies ...