TCM Confinement Essentials

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the first 28 days after childbirth—often called the Zuo Yue Zi坐月子 or Golden Month—are seen as a vital window to heal, replenish, and rebuild. During this month, your body is vulnerable, your energy is shifting, and the care you receive can shape your well-being for years to come.

At Thomson Chinese Medicine, we embrace this tradition with physician-formulated confinement care that supports your recovery at every level.

We offer 28-Day Confinement Essentials which include:

Herbal Care
Herbal Bath
Herbal Soup
Herbal Tea

Each offering is carefully designed by our TCM physicians to meet your unique postnatal needs—helping you recover fully, restore internal balance, and step into motherhood feeling stronger, steadier, and deeply supported.

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TCM 28-Day Confinement Herbal Care and Bath

Thomson Chinese Medicine offers prescribed herbal remedies to meet the unique healing needs of individuals during their confinement period. They are suitable for natural delivery, c-section and supports breastfeeding. With the convenience of mothers in mind, the prescribed herbs are pre-portioned in packets to make it easy to incorporate into your daily routine.

Benefits:

A consultation with our TCM Physician after delivery - directly at your ward if you deliver at Thomson Medical*
Personalised herbs prescribed by our TCM Physician to address three essential stages of postpartum recovery:
- Stage 1: Uterus Recovery
- Stage 2: Digestive Health and Breastfeeding
- Stage 3: Vitality Booster
Suitable for natural delivery, c-section and supports breastfeeding.
- No worries if you are not planning to breastfeed - we're happy to tailor it to your needs

*Only for patients who are delivering at Thomson Medical. For patients delivering at other hospitals, please refer to our FAQ below.

Three stages of healing

1. Uterus Recovery

Up to 6 days after delivery

The body is especially vulnerable in the first few days after delivery, with significant hormonal, physical, and emotional changes taking place. Early-stage uterine recovery focuses on gently supporting these transitions, helping the body stabilise, regulate, and begin to heal. This phase is particularly important for mothers who are new to TCM herbs, as it provides a gentle introduction while laying the foundation for deeper recovery.

2. Digestive Wellness and Breastfeeding

7 – 21 days after delivery

This period is a crucial turning point as mummy’s metabolism resumes to normal and the body turns from “warm” to “cold”. Warming the body and improving the digestive functions through the use of confinement herbs are crucial as the former can prevent invasion of “wind-dampness” that could aggravate pain and water retention; the latter is crucial for absorption of nutrients that form the foundation for a steady supply of quality breastmilk.

3. Vitality Booster

22 – 28 days after delivery

The healing objective during this period is overall wellness. Such overall wellness is essential to sustain good health, in addition to ensuring the body is well prepared for subsequent pregnancies. Hence, through the use of confinement herbs, we aim to strengthen the joints and muscles, to nourish the blood and regain overall vitality.

28-Day Confinement Herbal Soups

Our 28-Day Confinement Herbal Soups are specially formulated by Thomson’s in-house TCM physicians using time-tested herbal wisdom and modern clinical insight. Each soup is thoughtfully crafted to nourish postnatal mothers during the critical recovery window after childbirth.

With 10 unique herbal recipes, the soups are designed to be enjoyed over three progressive stages—gently warming the body, replenishing Qi and Blood, and restoring strength from within. They also work synergistically with our Confinement Herbal Care for a complete and coordinated recovery journey.

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Herbal Soup Ingredients

Here are our 10 unique soup formulations for 28 days

Soup Name	Ingredients (Pinyin)
RECOVER (Day 1, 3)	Dried apple, Dang shen, Gan cao, Dang gui, Chuan xiong, Gui zhi, Tao ren
NOURISH (Day 2, 4)	Dried pear, Dang shen, Mai dong, Huang qi, Shu di huang, Chuan xiong, Bai zhu
HEAL (Day 5, 9, 13)	Dried apple, Huang qi, Yu zhu, Rou gui, Xiao hui xiang, Gan cao, Shi hu
BOOST (Day 6, 10, 14)	Red date, Dang shen, Dan shen, Yi ren, Kun bu, Tian ma, Bai shao
REVIVE (Day 7, 11, 15)	Wu hua guo, Fu ling, Sheng yi yi ren, Chi xiao dou, Bai zhu, Shan yao, Gan jiang
REST (Day 8, 12, 16)	Mi zao, Shan yao, Yu zhu, Qian shi, Lian zi, Bai he, Chen pi
STRENGTH (Day 17, 21, 25)	Red date, Huang qi, Sang Shen, Du zhong, Niu Xi, Sang ji sheng
BALANCE (Day 18, 22, 26)	Black date, Huang qi, Shu di huang, Black beans, He shou wu, Bai zhu
RELAX (Day 19, 23, 27)	Red dates, Longan, Bai he, Mai dong, Fu shen, Suan zao ren, Lingzhi
ENERGY (Day 20, 24, 28)	Wu hua guo, Cordycep flower, Huang Qi, Dang shen, Dan shen, Bai shao, Gan cao

28-Day Confinement Herbal Tea

Our 28-Day Confinement Herbal Tea is a gentle daily blend created for new mothers, combining high-quality tonic herbs with calming floral notes.

It’s designed to hydrate, uplift the mood, and support recovery—without the excess "heaty" effects that some teas can cause postpartum.

This tea is a beautiful complement to your soup regimen, offering a light, nourishing ritual you can enjoy any time of day.

Ingredients: Red dates, Huang Qi, Tai Zi Shen, Longan, Goji berries, Rose buds