According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM), the annual birthrate in Malaysia for the first quarter indicates a growth of 8.9%, with the number of births rising from 102,466 in 2022 to 111,604 in 2023.
The rise in the birthrate is a positive development for the country. However, it also signals a need for increased attention and emphasis on the mental and physical well-being of these new mothers.
To coincide with the launch of the Narqes Wellness and Confinement Centre in Kuala Lumpur, the centre hosted a forum to facilitate intellectual discourse on the importance of postnatal mental and physical care in confinement centres.
In the forum entitled “The Peace of Mind for New Mothers: Confinement Centres for Mental and Physical Recovery”, three expert panelists – Director of Narqes Wellness Sdn Bhd, Datin Narqes Mohd Raimi; Obstetrician and Gynaecology (O&G) expert, Datuk Dr. Nor Ashikin Mokhtar; and clinical psychology expert, Khairul Azhar Idris – delved into the topic.
The forum highlighted the professional capabilities of Narqes Wellness and Confinement Centre in providing effective round-the-clock postnatal care for both mothers and children, achieved through personnel possessing over 20 years of professional caregiving experience….
Postnatal care at home is an informal practice that depends on the help and support of family members and helpers. Narqes Confinement Centre provides a more structured environment and routine to ensure new mothers can rest and recover in a serene and comfortable atmosphere.
At home, household chores may be sometimes taken over by family members or helpers, sometimes done on your own….
But when you check into Narqes Confinement Centre, daily tasks such as laundry, spring cleaning, and cooking are integral parts of their service, and the centre also provides healthy meals six times a day, clean clothing, and a comfortable bedroom that is tidied and cleaned daily.
Additionally, their 24- hour baby monitoring service is a significant factor for mothers choosing their facility. This service enables mothers to concentrate on their own recovery while providing for their baby’s care, all in a conducive and safe environment…..
The Narqes Wellness and Confinement also provides specially prepared postnatal meals that are intended to aid and improve recovery, consisting of balanced nutrition, incorporating elements from both traditional and modern medical practices, customized to each individual mother’s recovery needs.
Datuk Dr. Nor Ashikin Mokhtar explains that the failure to plan effective postnatal recovery for new mothers can sometimes lead to various risks and complications for both the mother and the child.
New mothers face several risks, including infections, especially for those with C-section wounds and episiotomies. Additionally, severe internal bleeding or hypertension may occur without being noticed by the mothers or their families.
Emotional stress is also a common occurrence, causing new mothers to experience postpartum depression and anxiety. Lack of guidance and support in managing these emotional challenges can impact new mothers and contribute to difficulties in breastfeeding, such as issues like breast milk shortage or mastitis…..
Clinical psychologist and fellow at IKIM, Khairul Azhar Idris, discussed Postnatal Depression (PND), also known as Postpartum Depression (PPD). It is a serious and real condition that will severely affect new mothers and their family after childbirth. He explained that it goes beyond the common “baby blues,” a condition where new parents may experience sadness and mood swings in the first few days or weeks after giving birth. “Postpartum depression can persist and escalate, lasting for weeks and months if not treated,” he further added. “The real cause for PND or PPD is still not fully understood, but it is observed that the combination of physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors contribute to this. This includes hormonal changes, lack of sleep and rest, pressure, family mental health history, and other social and environmental factors,” he added.
We were also given a tour of the lovely Narqes Wellness and Confinement Centre and was marvelling over its 5-star facilities , spacious and cosy rooms and services…
So yeah, if you are pregnant or if anyone in the family is pregnant, you guys really need to check this out !!!!
The Narqes Wellness and Confinement Centre
49-1&2, Jln Damai Raya 6
Alam Damai,
56000 Kuala Lumpur
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