Birth of luxury post-partum confinement services

Centres offering these facilities are on the rise in Singapore, fuelled by rising demand from parents, even if the cost is twice their combined monthly income

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Yong Hui Ting

Published Fri, Feb 2, 2024 · 02:30 PM

Confinement centres have been popping up in Singapore over the past three years as operators forecast higher demand from parents with higher propensity to spend on post-natal recovery. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT
Muzi Confinement Centre meals are specially prepared to suit each mother's needs. PHOTO: YONG HUI TING, BT
A 28-day package at Saint Bella starts from S$68,000 and can go as high as S$168,000. PHOTO: SAINT BELLA
Momley Loft's deluxe suites are available at S$20,888 for 28 days, while premier suites will set guests back S$23,888 for the same duration. PHOTO: MOMLEY LOFT
Muzi confinement centre is so popular it has been booked out till July 2024. PHOTO: YONG HUI TING, BT

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BIRTH rates have fallen steadily to record lows in Singapore. In spite – or perhaps, because – of this, demand for post-partum confinement services has shot through the roof.

The traditional practice of seclusion or special treatment following childbirth can be traced as far back as biblical times, and varies across cultures. For example, it is known as “zuo yue zi” (or “sitting the month”) in China – and the timeline for it could range from 30 to 100 days.

In parts of India, some follow a 40-day confinement and recuperation period also known as “jaappa” in Hindi.

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