My mother also imposed similar rules so i can feel your pain. After a few days I couldn't take it anymore and just broke all the rules. We fought a lot about it, I had PND which made it so much worse and basically broke down crying and locked myself in the room. My mother apologised and was more lenient afterwards. A lot of confinement rules are outdated or just outright unscientific and there's no proof it actually helps with anything. Plus being a new mother is difficult enough and PND can be dangerous so it's terrible of anyone to put you through this kind of stress. Our parents want the best for us but you need to let them know you're an adult who can make her own decisions, whatever the outcome might be. A lot of Asian parents like to control their children. Hang in there mummy and if you're able to, get a confinement lady as others suggested. All the best!
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