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"During the month of my postpartum confinement, what satisfied my family and me most was Auntie Liu, our maternity nurse, and her “heavenly cooking skills.” Her meal planning in particular not only made me, a first-time mother, feel comfortable and well fed, but also greatly supported my postpartum recovery and breastfeeding. Auntie Liu absolutely deserves an outstanding review! Auntie Liu’s postpartum meals were by no means ordinary “heavy supplementation.” Instead, they emphasized “scientific proportions, balanced nutrition, and appealing presentation.” You could see her care from the table she prepared: the meat and vegetable combinations were just right, and every dish looked, smelled, and tasted wonderful. Every meal included ample protein, vitamins, and whole grains, satisfying my appetite without making me worry at all about gaining weight. Auntie Liu truly put a great deal of thought into the variety of dishes. There were always substantial dishes on the table, such as braised fish pieces, poached fresh shrimp, fried (or braised) chicken pieces, as well as sliced braised pork tongue/braised meat and tempting glutinous-rice-stuffed lotus root. These hearty dishes provided plenty of high-quality protein and iron, which were extremely helpful for replenishing my blood after childbirth and improving the quality of my breast milk. The full bowl of fried meatballs (or steamed meatballs) was soft and flavorful, and having one occasionally was especially satisfying. At the same time, she never overlooked the importance of vegetables: refreshing cucumber salad, celery stir-fried with diced carrots, hand-torn cabbage (or cold lettuce salad), and sliced potatoes stir-fried with green peppers helped cut through the richness and aided digestion. There was also a bowl of cabbage in red broth (or a hot-and-sour cold dish), which was appetizing and went perfectly with rice, greatly improving my appetite. Auntie Liu understands the importance of “stage-based dietary nourishment.” In the early postpartum stage, she focused on light meals to help clear the body and promote milk production; only in the middle and later stages did she gradually add richer dishes such as braised and soy-braised foods to help restore my energy. Her soups were especially excellent: fish and meat soups were rich but not greasy. After drinking them, my milk supply noticeably increased, and I did not have the trouble of blocked milk ducts. Alternating staple foods and cold dishes, such as lotus root and salads, kept the food throughout the entire confinement period from ever becoming monotonous. In addition to her excellent cooking, Auntie Liu paid special attention to hygiene and table details. At every meal, the dishes and chopsticks were neatly arranged, and the table was abundant without looking cluttered, making every meal a pleasure. Family members occasionally ate with us as well, and they all praised Auntie Liu’s cooking, saying the spread looked as lavish as a New Year feast even though it was our everyday meal. Meeting Auntie Liu was our good fortune. With her care in preparing three meals a day, she looked after me throughout my postpartum confinement. If you also want a reassuring confinement period where you can “eat well, recover well, and have plenty of breast milk,” I strongly recommend Auntie Liu. Her meal planning will definitely keep surprising you!"

"She is truly a very reassuring postpartum nanny. She is easygoing and very easy to get along with. She helped us care for our third baby for three months. The baby was especially well-behaved and hardly fussed. She was the easiest baby in our family to care for. We all believe this was because the nanny gave her a strong sense of security. Most importantly, she truly loves babies. She does not simply treat caring for a baby as a job; she genuinely cherishes the baby and wants what is best for her. She is also very efficient and can quickly prepare a whole table of dishes. Everything is delicious, too. My husband and older children all love her cooking. In short, if she is available, do not hesitate—just book her!"

"I highly recommend Auntie Liu Jun! She cared for our second child, and we really hated to see her leave at the end of her assignment. She has worked as a maternity nanny for many years and also did this work in China before. She is extremely experienced, and she genuinely loves babies—she is caring and patient. She is very thorough in her care and gradually helps establish a regular routine for newborns. She understands all kinds of baby cues very well. Our little one liked her very much and would often smile at her whenever he saw her. She is also an excellent cook—I feel like she truly has a natural gift for cooking 😂. She is from Shandong, but she can make dishes from all over China. We hired her for three months. In addition to postpartum meals, she made us roujiamo, fish-fragrant shredded pork, sesame flatbreads, pan-fried chicken wings, dry-fried tenderloin, and more. Everything was delicious. She also has strong communication and comprehension skills. She respects our opinions, is easy to discuss anything with, and has a good sense of boundaries, so she is very comfortable to live with. She genuinely loves children and was especially good to our older child too. She would make tasty food for our older child and would play along with our older child to soothe the baby. Our whole family likes her very much. When I had my first child, I did not hire a maternity nanny; I cared for the baby myself together with my family. So this time, the difference was especially obvious. Having Auntie Liu here made things so much easier. I got much more rest than I did after having my first child, and my body recovered a bit faster as well. She herself is also a very interesting person. She has had a rich variety of life experiences and knows all kinds of people. We loved hearing her tell stories about those experiences. Before leaving, she even made a whole refrigerator full of roujiamo, sesame balls, large steamed buns, and more for us—enough to last us a long time. We truly did not want her assignment to end! She lives in California, has a green card, and can fly anywhere in the U.S. I sincerely recommend her! ❤️ P.S. She is really in high demand. In most cases, you may need to book her as soon as you get a positive pregnancy test."