Making Caregiving
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"We were very lucky to find Monica to help me through my two-month postpartum confinement, and I highly recommend her! Even though I had a C-section, I felt that my body recovered quite well. People around me all said I looked energetic and in great condition, and it was all thanks to Monica. Twice, after I ate fish maw, I got clogged milk ducts. She immediately adjusted my diet to avoid overly nourishing ingredients, and at the same time helped massage my breasts to clear the ducts, often for more than half an hour, not stopping until I felt relief. She helped our baby grow chubby and healthy. Although there were many challenges with feeding, she took them seriously and worked hard to try different ways to help relieve the baby’s discomfort. She also proactively asked for our preferences and the doctor’s advice, and would not insist on doing things her own way. Before she left, she had also roughly established the baby’s nighttime sleep schedule, so that before the baby was even two months old, the baby was already able to sleep through the night. We were all very surprised. Monica is proactive, hardworking, and conscientious. We never had to ask her to do things around the house—if she noticed them, she would take care of them. What moved us the most was that when she saw we had no time to bathe the dog or brush the cat, even though that was not part of her responsibilities, she still took the initiative to do it in her spare time. After two months, even our dog had become very fond of her. As a mother, I think her most precious quality is that she genuinely loves children. I never worried that she might hurt the baby, because from her words and actions I could see her sincere affection for the baby. In the end, when she finished her job and left, both my husband and I cried because we were so reluctant to say goodbye. I hope other families will also be lucky enough to receive Monica’s help and care!"

"Melody was recommended to me by a close family friend, who also utilized her services. We are grateful for Melody's care and attention to the specific needs of our twins, who were born prematurely and spent 2-3 weeks in the NICU. The twins came home weighing just above 4lbs and by the time Melody finished her time with us, the twins were almost 7lbs. She took great care in their feeding, especially since they were both very fussy. She also stayed up with them through the night as they figured out their sleep cycles. We were also very lucky that Melody was very patient and playful with our toddler, helping to ease her transition in becoming a big sister. We appreciated all of Melody's help around the house. She quickly took care of chores and cleaning as well as keeping an eye on baby supplies. She cooked Cantonese style meals and soups for our family, but she was also welcoming of my husband's cooking when he wanted to prepare some meals for everyone. Overall, Melody is a quick learner and very friendly, creating a relaxed environment for everyone despite the chaos of having 3 kids under 3 in the household. Melody 是我们一位关系密切的家庭朋友推荐给我们的，这位朋友也曾聘请过她。我们非常感激 Melody 对我们双胞胎宝宝的悉心照料与关注；这对双胞胎是早产儿，出生后曾在新生儿重症监护室（NICU）住了两三周。刚回家时，他们的体重仅略高于 4 磅，而当 Melody 结束服务时，体重已接近 7 磅。她在喂养方面格外用心，尤其是考虑到两个宝宝都比较挑剔难哄。在宝宝们适应睡眠规律的阶段，她也彻夜陪伴在旁。此外，我们很幸运 Melody 对我们的大宝（幼儿）非常有耐心且充满童趣，帮助她顺利适应了“姐姐”这一新角色。 我们也非常感谢 Melody 在家务方面提供的各种帮助。她能迅速处理家务和清洁工作，并妥善管理婴儿用品。她为我们全家烹饪粤式菜肴和汤品，同时也乐于接受我丈夫亲自下厨为全家做饭。 总而言之，Melody 学习能力强且性格友善；尽管家里有三个三岁以下的孩子，场面难免有些忙乱，但她营造出的氛围却让大家都感到轻松自在。"

"Chen Hong was very strongly recommended to me by my good friend. My friend hired her for both her first and second babies, and every time we talked about her babies’ growth she spoke very highly of this maternity matron, so as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I booked her right away. My biggest feeling is that she was absolutely worth it. During the three months I spent with her, both my emotions and my body received the best care. Of course, helping with physical recovery is the most basic skill a maternity matron should have, but what moved me the most was the emotional healing. After giving birth, because my baby needed to stay in the neonatal ICU, combined with my hormone drop and physical discomfort, my emotions were extremely bad. She paid attention to my emotions at all times and patiently responded to and encouraged me. She cared for me and my child wholeheartedly like a mother. I hope she can be seen by everyone in this field, and I hope every mother can receive postpartum care like this."