The Benefits of Hiring a Confinement Aunty

As a tribute to the very nice Aunty, I would like to list down all the benefits of hiring a confinement aunty. Many may argue that the aunty is merely doing a paid job, but I can assure you that it is more than just the money that could entice one to take up this 24/7 super demanding job.


First of all, you must love babies and have tonnes of patience. This is especially the case when baby wakes up at 3.00am for his feed, and refuses to go back to sleep. Aunty will pick him up and sing to him while he falls back to sleep. Repeat all the above at 4.30am.


1. Each nutritious meal (up to 5 a day) is served to you at your convenience...
...where ever you are e.g. bedroom, living room, garden patio. You are not allowed to lift a finger, not even to clear the dishes.

2. Better Control of Diet
Aunty cuts me fresh fruits everyday at tea time which prevents me from eating junk.

3. 24 hours Baby-Caring
Baby is looked after 24 hours a day by aunty, which allows your body to recuperate during the 1 month period.

4. Prevents post-natal depression.
Everything is managed by the aunty, so the only thing you will feel is probably boredom or constant bickering with your mom on the shower issue. Caution: The post-natal depression may strike after the 1 month confinement when aunty leaves and you feel totally hopeless!

5. Forget about Pre-Natal Class (chapter on how to look after newborn)
Hands on training from a true expert on how to look after your baby. After all, aunty looks after newborn all year round! I truly salute her stamina.

Of course if you have a non-working mom who's willing to do the job, it is even better! However the down-side is it's harder to negotiate with your mom when you want to break some rules.