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Chinese Pregnancy
By Wong Yee Lee
Chinese Pregnancy by Wong Yee Lee
Chinese Pregnancy
Traditionally in China, when once people got married, they would immediately get ready for having a
baby. That is why symbolic things such as dolls or lotus seeds would be put on the beds of the newly
weds on their wedding day so as to bring in the meaning of having a baby as soon as possible.
When once a married woman becomes pregnant, things for the baby will start to be prepared. Prams,
cot, baby clothes, etc will be readily prepared to welcome the arrival of the new born.
From now on, the health of the mother is of utmost importance. Therefore, the mother should reduce
her workload, eat healthily, and employ prenatal education. Prenatal education has come into being for
over 2000 years in China. It was believed that a good pregnant mother should eat only meat which was
cut only in square cubes, sit only on properly built chairs, walk unswingingly, talk softly, etc. By doing
so, the foetus would be able to learn the most valued virtues. Although in present days the above
mentioned practice is no longer common, pregnant women in China still behave very carefully so as
not to do anything which affects the foetus. Still now most people believe that the structure of the
house or flat should not be changed while a woman in the house is pregnant since it will cause the
foetus no good but harm.
The first month after giving birth
The first month after giving birth is very important for a mother. She needs the most rest and the best
nutrition. Otherwise, her body will not be able to recover and can easi