Re: No touching water for a month after giving birth?


TC wrote:
> Hi,
> My Chinese girl friend tells me that when she has a baby she shouldn't
> touch water for a month afterwards - what's the reason for this? As an
> Englishman this seems strange to me; is this something I should accept
> or should I be looking to persuade her this isn't necessary or a good
> thing? We live in England if that's relevant. She also expects my
> Mother to live with us for a month to look after the baby but I can't
> see that happening!
> Thanks,
> TC

No bathing? She's kidding right? I know there is some custom in some
parts of China, but they used to bind the feet of girl babies too.
Does your gf want that too?

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