All about Auntie Ah Tai

Looking for a good confinement lady to assist you during your first month as a new mother? Well, you can cross your fingers and hope that you don't have to look any further. Auntie Ah Tai is a great confinement lady!

I am one of Auntie Ah Tai's satisfied customers. Am actually typing up this blog while undergoing my confinement now, in between online shopping for cute baby stuffs, and playing with my baby, and eating yummy nutritious home cooked food and basically recuperating after my Caesarean section. 

Am so glad I have Auntie Ah Tai to help out with my firstborn, she has thoroughly reduced my chances of slipping into postpartum depression - especially as she is so comfortable handling newborns, compared to stunned me who still cannot believe such an adorable little demanding being came out of me just a couple of weeks ago. She is patient, loving and gentle with my baby, and a very good cook, serving 5-6 meals/snacks for me everyday and cooking up special soups to increase my milk supply. 

As a favor to her and in appreciation of all she has done to make my first month as a mum restful and comfortable (and knowing I'll probably regret sharing this well kept secret if I ever require her services for my future babies), I have pulled together some FAQs about Auntie Ah Tai and her services as a confinement lady. I have also included her contact number if you'd like to call her directly. Likewise, if you'd like a reference for her work, please drop a comment and I will revert.

1. Chinese confinement practices: what exactly is this?
2. How can Auntie Ah Tai help and what are her services?
3. What language does Auntie Ah Tai converse in?
4. Does Auntie Ah Tai only provide services in Malaysia? Is she willing to travel?
5. What does a typical day look like?
6. Is she breast feeding friendly?
7. Is she a good cook? Will she cook for my husband as well?
8. Will she help to care for my older child or children at home? 
9. What if there are other family members in the house, e.g. elderly parents, in-laws, etc?
10. What will sleeping arrangements be like?
11. What should I prepare prior to her arrival?
12. How do I contact Auntie Ah Tai?

If you have further questions that have not been addressed here, please feel free to leave a comment along with your email address. I will revert to you as soon as I can.