Personalised TCM Confinement Herbal Package | EMW Singapore

Personalised Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) confinement is a period of post-partum care that follows the principles of TCM with a personalised a holistic approach that focuses on helping the mother’s body to recover from childbirth and return to its pre-pregnancy state.

TCM confinement typically lasts for 28 days, but it can be longer or shorter depending on the individual’s needs. During this time, the mother will follow a special diet, avoid certain activities, and receive TCM treatments, such as acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine.

Modern mothers often juggle recovery, breastfeeding, and emotional stress. At EMW TCM, our personalised TCM confinement herbal package bridges ancient wisdom with modern convenience, ensuring your body receives tailored herbal nourishment, naturally and safely.

The 3 Phases of Healing During TCM Confinement

Phase 1: Uterus Recovery (Days 1 – 6)

Focus: Clearing lochia, warming the womb, expelling wind-cold

Key herbs promote circulation and tissue repair
Encouraged: mild warmth, rest, gentle soups
Avoid: cold drinks, raw food

Phase 2: Digestive Wellness & Breastfeeding (Days 7 – 21)

Focus: Strengthening digestion, supporting milk supply, stabilising hormones

Herbs enhance Spleen Qi, enrich Blood, and improve mood
Recommended meals: easily digested protein, warm porridge, gentle herbal teas

Phase 3: Vitality Booster (Days 22 – 28)

Focus: Long-term restoration of energy and immunity

Tonifying herbs like Dang Shen, Huang Qi, and Bai Shao nourish Liver and Spleen
Improves stamina, joint recovery, and emotional clarity

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Why Choose EMW’s Personalised TCM Confinement Herbal Package

Why choose EMW Personalised TCM Confinement

Every woman’s body is different.
Your recovery needs depend on:

Type of delivery (natural or C-section)
Blood and Qi strength
Milk supply
Sleep, stress, and digestion patterns

At EMW TCM, our physician-formulated herbal care is:

Personalised: Herbs are customised after TCM pulse and tongue assessment
Physician-led: All prescriptions are reviewed by registered TCM physicians
Convenient: Herbs are pre-portioned into daily sachets
Safe for breastfeeding: Gentle, non-toxic formulations
Follow-up supported: Post-confinement consultation ensures smooth transition can be requested upon demand.

Our goal: to help you heal deeply, rebuild your vitality, and embrace motherhood with confidence.

Benefits of TCM Confinement

There are many benefits to personalized TCM confinement, including:

Improved recovery: To speed up the healing process after childbirth and reduce the risk of complications.
Reduced discomfort: To relieve common postpartum symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and anxiety.
Improved mood: To improve the mother’s mood and reduce the risk of postpartum depression.
Enhanced lactation: To promote lactation and improve the quality of breast milk.
Strengthened immune system: To strengthen the mother’s immune system and protect her from illness.

Difference between our Personalised Confinement Herbs and others

One can easily find 28 days confinement herbal soups off any herbal stores.

However, with EMW Personalised Confinement Herbal Package, herbs prescribed is supplementary to the 28 days confinement herbal soups. It is designed to be brewed into a decoction and to be drank separately outside of meals.

Therefore, confinement herbal soups are catered more towards general body constitution while our Herbal Package herbs are more catered to individual body types hence being more potent as a result.

What’s Included in EMW’s TCM Confinement Herbal Package

EMW personalised TCM confinement herbal package typically include:

A personalised TCM confinement consultation: This consultation is used to assess the mother’s individual needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. The consultation is typically conducted at weeks 32-36 of pregnancy, so that we can get a good understanding of the mother’s overall health and constitution, as well as any specific concerns she may have.
28 days of personalized TCM herbs: The mother will be prescribed a personalized herbal formula to help her recover and promote her overall health for all 28 days of confinement. The herbal formula will be tailored to the mother’s individual needs, based on her body constitution and any specific postpartum concerns she may have. The herbs will be vacuum-packed and delivered to the mother’s doorstep, for her convenience.
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Additional Confinement Tips

Be honest with your TCM physician about your needs and expectations. The more information we have, the better we can tailor your treatment plan to your individual needs.
Eat a healthy diet. TCM emphasizes the importance of eating a healthy diet, especially during confinement. Be sure to eat plenty of nutritious foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive caffeine.
Get enough rest. Confinement is a time for healing and rest. Be sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep per night. If possible, take naps during the day.
Avoid strenuous activity. Avoid strenuous activity during confinement. This includes heavy lifting, exercising, and having sex.
Take care of your emotions. Confinement can be a challenging time emotionally. Talk to your loved ones about your feelings and seek professional help if needed.

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28 Day Confinement Herbal Tea

During TCM confinement, hydration and warmth are vital for restoring Qi and blood. At EMW TCM, we formulate confinement teas that gently replenish energy, warm the body, and calm emotions.

Our TCM confinement tea blends are handcrafted by our physicians to support:

Blood and Qi replenishment: using Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Hong Zao (Red Dates), and Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries)
Digestive recovery: Huang Qi to strengthen the Spleen and aid absorption
Mood balance and sleep support: Long Yan Rou (Longan) to soothe the mind and nourish the Heart
Physical Strengthening: Du Zhong to strengthen Kidney and lower back

Each sachet is pre-portioned for convenience and safety.
Simply steep in warm water and enjoy throughout the day.
Our TCM confinement tea is caffeine-free, gentle for breastfeeding mothers, and an excellent companion for your daily postpartum nourishment.

This will be purchased separately from Personalised Confinement Herbal Package.

TCM Confinement Herbal Bath

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, postpartum women are considered vulnerable to cold invasion. A TCM confinement herbal bath helps expel cold, improve blood circulation, and relieve muscle tension.

At EMW TCM Singapore, our herbal bath formula is carefully balanced to restore warmth while being safe and soothing for new mothers.

Key Benefits of Our TCM Confinement Herbal Bath:

Promotes blood flow and helps discharge residual lochia
Warms the body to prevent postpartum chills and joint pain
Relaxes tired muscles and alleviates neck or back aches
Gently cleanses without drying or irritating the skin

Main Herbal Ingredient:
Ai Ye (Mugwort Leaf) which supports the body’s natural healing by unblocking meridians and harmonising blood circulation.

How to Use the EMW Herbal Bath:

Boil the pre-packed herbal sachet in 2–3 litres of water for 15 minutes.
Pour into a basin or bathtub and mix with warm water (around 40 °C).
Soak or sponge-bathe for 10–15 minutes daily.
Keep the body warm and dry immediately after bathing.

Our confinement bath can also be used for hand or foot soaking to relieve swelling or stiffness.

Beyond 28 Days: Post-Confinement Care

EMW offers post-confinement support with follow-up consultations and booster herbal formulas to stabilise energy and hormonal balance， bridging the gap between recovery and full vitality.

Postpartum Acupressure

After confinement, many mothers experience lingering fatigue, neck and shoulder tightness, or fluid retention. Our postpartum acupressure therapy focuses on regulating Qi and blood circulation, releasing muscle tension, and strengthening the lower back and abdomen.

Benefits include:

Alleviating water retention and body aches
Improving sleep and energy
Enhancing mood and emotional stability
Supporting natural hormone balance

Each session is tailored to your body’s needs, gentle yet effective in helping you feel grounded, energised, and emotionally centred.

Lactation Treatment - Led by TCM Physician IBCLC trained

Our Lactation Treatment is uniquely designed and led by a certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who is also a registered TCM physician.
This integrative care merges clinical lactation science with the TCM perspective on meridians and organ balance.

We support mothers who face:

Engorgement or blocked ducts
Insufficient milk flow
Painful or uneven milk production
Mastitis and inflammation
Postpartum fatigue affecting lactation

Our treatment combines breast acupressure and acupuncture(if needed), encouraging milk flow naturally while reducing inflammation and discomfort.
Safe, non-invasive, and customised for each mother’s recovery stage.

“Many mothers notice better milk flow and lighter breasts after one or two sessions, along with improved energy and mood.”

Pediatric Acupressure for your kid

Our pediatric acupressure, also known as Pediatric Tuina, uses light, rhythmic strokes on specific meridians to support your baby’s natural development.

Recommended for infants and young children, it helps:

Relieve colic, gas, and digestive discomfort
Strengthen immunity and reduce frequency of coughs or flu
Improve sleep quality and appetite
Support overall growth and emotional calmness

Each session is gentle, non-invasive, and parent-inclusive, our physicians guide you on simple techniques to continue at home, enhancing parent–child bonding.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When should I start TCM confinement herbs?
Usually from Day 4 after childbirth, once you can tolerate warm liquids upon hospital discharge. For C-section mothers, it is the same.

2. Is EMW’s confinement package safe for breastfeeding?
Yes. All formulas are physician-approved and free from strong or milk-suppressing herbs.

3. What if I planned a C-section?
Your formula will be adjusted to include herbs that reduce swelling, support scar healing, and replenish Qi without overstimulation.

4. How do I prepare the herbs?
Our herbs come in ready-to-brew sachets, instructions here.

5. Can I still eat confinement food from my caterer?
Yes. Our herbs are complementary and tailored not to clash with common confinement recipes.

6. Is the package suitable for vegetarians?
Yes they are.

7. How is this different from pre-packed herbs?
Unlike generic boxes, our herbs are prescribed after a medical assessment, ensuring precise balance of warmth, nourishment, and safety.

8. Can I purchase without seeing a physician?
A brief consultation is required to ensure safety and best results.