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"These 28 days of postpartum confinement were the most physically vulnerable and emotionally up-and-down period of my life, but because we met Auntie Qian, they became incredibly warm and reassuring. Today marks my baby’s one-month milestone, and as I write this positive review, my heart is full of reluctance to say goodbye and gratitude. Auntie Qian is absolutely a five-star maternity nanny we strongly recommend! When we first interviewed Auntie Qian, we were drawn to her gentle, sincere manner. But what truly won us over was both her exceptionally professional practical expertise and her heartfelt care. First, let me talk about the baby-care skills that gave me the most peace of mind. Our baby had a low birth weight and was always falling asleep while feeding at first. My nipples were cracked, and I became so anxious that I cried. Auntie Qian was extremely gentle. She patiently taught me the correct latching position, recorded the baby’s bowel movements, urination, and weight every day, used warm towels to help relieve blocked milk ducts, and made a variety of lactation-supporting meals for me. With her attentive care, our baby gained nearly three pounds by the one-month mark, developed a round little face, and recovered very well from jaundice. At night, she practically “lived” next to the crib. She was skilled at burping, changing diapers, and caring for gas discomfort, and she soothed the baby so well that I could sleep through the night. She not only cared for the baby, but also paid special attention to early development: every day she gave the baby massages and passive exercises and spoke softly to the baby. Her patience was truly moving. I also have to praise her incredible cooking! During these 28 days, I had plenty of breast milk and recovered my figure quite well, all thanks to Auntie Qian’s six meals a day. She deeply understands postpartum nutrition. The lettuce, shrimp, and egg stir-fry in the photos was light, fresh, and sweet; the shredded pork with green peppers and carrots was a balanced combination of meat and vegetables; the stir-fried water spinach was bright green and delicious; and the braised pork was glossy, tender, and flavorful (she deliberately used less sugar and salt, so it satisfied cravings without being too rich). The stir-fried lotus root slices were crisp and tender, the mushroom-and-pork stir-fry was fragrant and perfect with rice, and the tofu and mushroom soup was rich and milky, supporting lactation while warming the stomach. Every meal included three dishes and a soup, beautifully presented and nutritionally balanced. As a food lover, I had no burden at all while recovering postpartum. Even my husband could not resist joining us for meals and kept saying, “Auntie Qian’s cooking is incredible!” Even more valuable was her thoughtfulness and understanding. Auntie Qian kept our home in perfect order and was meticulous about baby clothes and sterilizing bottles. When I occasionally felt low after giving birth, she comforted me like an elder, told jokes to cheer me up, and never held my occasional irritability against me. She also taught us first-time parents a great deal about childcare, so I no longer feel overwhelmed about caring for the baby after my confinement period. Auntie Qian used her professionalism, diligence, and loving heart to protect our family during one of the most special times in our lives. She is not only an outstanding maternity nanny, but also the steady anchor of our family. A thousand words can be summed up in one sentence: thank you. We strongly recommend Auntie Qian to every expectant mother—meeting her is truly a blessing!"

"In the blink of an eye, the baby is already over a month old, and Auntie is about to finish her placement. This entire postpartum month, I ate well, slept well, and felt great! 😊 Looking back, I truly owe this happy confinement month to Auntie! Auntie took great care of the baby, cooked delicious food, worked efficiently, and was easy to communicate with! Since we had no elders at home to help, and my husband went back to work in the second week, I was quite weak during my C-section recovery. Auntie was basically caring for the baby by herself. She was patient and experienced with the baby, and I truly felt at ease leaving the baby with her! We also chose ready-to-feed formula, which let me sleep through the night during my confinement period—it was such a blessing 🥹. Sleeping well made me feel like I recovered much faster! Auntie is clean and pays close attention to hygiene. She always washed the baby’s bottom under running water, and the baby’s clothes, sleep sacks, and burp cloths were changed and washed every day. Auntie’s cooking was especially amazing—she is truly a master of dough-based foods! From the first bite of her postpartum meal after we came home from the hospital, I felt the taste of home. Throughout the month, she kept making different delicious foods for us. Dumplings, steamed buns, wontons, and hand-rolled noodles were so satisfying for the two of us Northerners! My husband even gave up trying to cut carbs, haha! There were also all kinds of foods we do not usually get to eat, such as tofu pudding, braised beef, braised pork knuckle, pickled long beans, and more. I ate a ton during confinement—who ate seven steamed buns last night? I’m not saying 🥲 Auntie also has a wonderful personality and is easy to communicate with—she is very open and straightforward! From the interview, I felt that we really clicked, and it turned out that first impressions really are important. After all, when you are living under the same roof, being able to chat comfortably and communicate well is a huge plus! We could discuss anything directly with Auntie. When I felt bored during confinement, chatting with her was also very interesting. Before giving birth, I had worried about postpartum depression and things like that, but it turns out that having a good postpartum nanny can truly make for a comfortable and relaxing confinement month! Thank you, Auntie Wang 🥰🥰🥰"

"We are very satisfied with Auntie Chen’s work. She is extremely hardworking and diligent, and everything she does is centered on my recovery and the baby’s growth. We never felt that she was the least bit careless. Auntie Chen is also a very good cook. She makes home-style dishes, but they are delicious. Another thing that impressed me deeply was how professional she was at anticipating and handling situations involving the child. For example, when the baby first came home, they had bowel movements rather frequently. Auntie Chen thought the baby might have some lactose intolerance, but when we consulted the pediatrician, we were told that lactose intolerance in babies is uncommon. Since neither we nor our older child had experienced it, we did not think that was definitely the case. But when the situation did not improve, we had the baby tested, and it turned out to be true. Auntie Chen patiently helped us manage it, and the baby’s lactose intolerance improved afterward and was gone before Auntie Chen left. She also handled the baby’s other issues appropriately. For example, when we first came home from the hospital, the baby had diaper rash. We were very satisfied with how Auntie Chen handled it, and the diaper rash never came back. She also handled choking on milk and spit-up very professionally. Auntie Chen is not afraid of getting dirty or tired. My second child is a boy and often urinated all over Auntie Chen, but she never showed any dislike. She was also very good at helping relieve my blocked milk ducts. Auntie Chen has a great personality as well. She often talks to the baby, which makes us laugh. We also started talking to the baby with her, as if the baby could understand. We could tell that Auntie Chen is among the best of those who have come through China’s highly competitive domestic-care industry. She recommended feeding the baby on demand, but she could also feed according to our preferences. It felt like she was capable of handling any situation. During the time we spent together, we trusted Auntie Chen very much and felt comfortable leaving the child in her care when we went out. We got along very happily as well. My older child is a girl, and Auntie Chen was very good to her too. We highly recommend Auntie Chen to everyone."