The 1st month just after baby’s birth indeed is the most important time for every family especially the Chinese families. It’s customary there to distribute the baby complete full-moon gift packs. At this time, Chinese parents frequently celebrate by throwing grand dinner party and a nice celebration takes place. Concurrently, the full-moon also makes end of the confinement period of the mother.

For full-moon month just after the delivery, usually Chinese mothers stay at home so that they can recuperate. Generally they are given special Chinese aromatic plants to boost up the recovery process and are confined to several post delivery customs. For example, drinking less boiled water and bathing in the cold water are forbidden at these times. Equally, chicken cooked in ginger and red date drink is included in the internment menu.

It’s also usual among Chinese families to get engaged and help the confinement lady at least for a month or so. Skilled in their confinement arts, other ladies of the Chinese family can cook and care for the lady who delivered the child and give her all the don’ts and dos lists of post natal traditions. Usually, a full-moon feat takes place where relatives and friends are invited and they welcome the baby in to their family.

Nevertheless, the splendor of this party may differ between families. Few may choose to host some banquet hall, mostly like that of a Chinese wedding, whereas, others might select to have a feast at home itself.

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