When it comes to postpartum care, it sounds like Kelly Mi Li had the best possible experience. The Bling Empire star recently shared a bit about her Chinese postpartum confinement while talking with People, detailing how she spent 30 days at home focusing on herself and her baby thanks to the centuries-old tradition.
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Kelly welcomed her first daughter in April
The new mom said that life "still feels like a dream sometimes" as she opened up about how her first full month of motherhood went. Kelly spent the first 30 days of her daughter's life following the tradition of Chinese postpartum confinement, where the new mom is supposed to remain at home and rest while being cared for by a nanny (called a yuesao) who comes to help her family.
It gave Kelly the opportunity to focus on her own healing and recovery
While she admitted that "some people get stir-crazy" having to stay in their homes for a month, Kelly really enjoyed the special private time she got to spend with her family. "It's also an excuse for me to just take some time for myself," she continued. "I feel very lucky in a sense — I have a lot of support around."
The yuesao also made it easy for Kelly to stay comfortable as she healed
Not only did the nanny handle tasks like cooking, but she also tended to Kelly's physical needs. "During this time, you're not supposed to work too much," she explained.
"The main thing is to keep your body warm. You're supposed to wear socks all the time and be on bed rest. You're not supposed to walk around too much. You can't go outside, no wind, no direct air conditioning, and no fans."
She did a great job of keeping Kelly cozy
One of the main things about this time period is staying warm, which Kelly said her nanny accomplished with the help of some natural remedies. "At night she normally does a massage, and then I soak my feet in ginger water for 30 minutes, which is supposed to warm up your body," she explained.
As for her newborn, she too was kept snuggly warm with the help of blankets and extra cuddles.
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All of this has made it easier for Kelly and her daughter to bond
Welcoming a new baby is challenging, especially when it's your first child, but it sounds like having that extra set of hands around really made a world of difference for Kelly. The reality star, who shares her little girl with partner William Ma, said she can't wait to have a chance to introduce her daughter to the world by "showing her everything that's new to her."
