You’ve done everything by the book. Stayed home during confinement, drank your red dates tea, ate all the ginger chicken, and rested for a month. But somehow, weeks have passed… and you’re still exhausted, moody, or just not feeling like yourself.
Everyone tells you, “It’s normal lah, you’re just tired from sleepless nights.”
But deep down, something doesn’t feel right.
What’s going on?
In TCM, childbirth is considered a massive energy loss — not just physically, but internally. Your body’s qi, blood, yin and yang all used up . That’s why fatigue, mood swings, hair loss, poor digestion, or even period irregularities after giving birth are so common.
And while yes, lack of sleep plays a part, it's not the full picture. Many new mums come to us saying, “I already drank confinement soup for 30 days, but I still don’t feel better.” The truth? It’s not just about having soup — it’s about having the right soup at the right time.
Some hire a traditional confinement nanny, and while they may have experience caring for mums and babies, they’re not trained in TCM. That means the soups and herbs they prepare are often based on one-size-fits-all traditions — without actually checking what your body really needs.
That’s where TCM comes in to make all the difference.
Not Just About Boiling Herbs — It’s About Doing It in the Right Order
You wouldn’t paint your house before fixing the cracks in the wall, right?
Same goes for your body after birth.
Some mamas are handed strong tonic soups right from Day 1 — before their body has properly cleared lochia or regulated digestion. Instead of feeling better, they end up feeling bloated, heaty, or even more tired. It’s not because the herbs aren’t “good” — it’s because the sequence is wrong.
In TCM, we follow a step-by-step approach:
Healing 排> Recovery 调 > Strengthening 补> Boosting 养
This order matters. Otherwise, you’re just piling 补 on top of imbalance.
At Xin Le TCM, our confinement care goes beyond red dates tea and sesame oil chicken. Our soups are brewed with your body constitution in mind — whether you're on Day 3 or Day 30 post-birth. And we adjust the herbs weekly as your body gradually rebuilds.
Because real healing isn’t about doing what’s “always been done.” It’s about doing what’s right for you.
If you’re still feeling off weeks after birth, it’s not too late. Drop us a message — we’ll help you get the recovery you truly need.
In case you are just too busy to boil the soup, we can make it into powder form at your convenience. Reach out to us now!