A Week of Gentle Recovery for Your Body and Soul
Congratulations, Mama.
You have just brought new life into the world. Now, your body deserves warmth, rest and proper nourishment as it begins to recover.
If you are looking for a gentle introduction to confinement meals, need short-term support, or want to experience Shan Food before continuing with a longer plan, our 7-Day Confinement Meal Plan is the perfect place to begin.
More importantly, this is not just about delivering food. It is about giving you seven days of carefully planned nourishment, so you can focus on healing, bonding with your baby and settling into motherhood.
Every recipe is created for postnatal mothers. We combine modern nutritional science with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Together, they support healing, nourishment and maternal wellbeing after childbirth.
Our confinement meals are designed for mothers recovering after both natural delivery and Caesarean birth, providing balanced postnatal nutrition throughout your recovery period.
Choose the Meal Plan That Fits Your Recovery
Every mother’s recovery is different. Likewise, every household routine is different too.
For example, some mums prefer a nourishing lunch during the day. Others need a comforting dinner after a long night of feeding and caring for baby. Meanwhile, many mothers prefer complete support with both lunch and dinner prepared daily.
Choose the option that best suits your needs:
- Lunch Meal Plan
- Dinner Meal Plan
- Lunch & Dinner Meal Plan
Our chefs prepare every dish fresh daily. Furthermore, we deliver your meals warm in premium warmer containers and insulated thermal bags, so every meal arrives fresh, comforting and ready to enjoy.
Explore Our Confinement Meal Plans →
Complete Postnatal Nutrition, Thoughtfully Prepared
Our celebrity chef with over 30 years of culinary experience, TCM Professor, certified clinical nutritionists and experienced lactation consultants develop every recipe with postnatal recovery in mind.
As a result, each meal supports your body while maintaining exceptional taste.
Shan’s confinement menus naturally provide important nutrients. These include high-quality protein, iron, calcium, fibre, healthy fats, collagen-rich ingredients and essential vitamins.
These nutrients help support:
- Postpartum recovery after childbirth
- Replenishment after blood loss
- Breastfeeding nutrition
- Energy restoration
- Digestive comfort
- Tissue repair and overall healing
- Maternal strength and wellbeing
Supporting Your First Week of Confinement
The first week after birth can feel especially tender. Therefore, your meals should support more than fullness. They should support healing, warmth, strength and comfort.
Initially, your body may need gentle and warming meals that are easier to digest. Later, as your strength slowly returns, you may benefit from deeper nourishment, breastfeeding support and more energy-rich foods.
For this reason, Shan’s 7-day confinement meals support you through this important early recovery period.
What You’ll Enjoy Over 7 Days
Our 7-Day Confinement Meal Programme is designed to fit seamlessly into your postpartum routine. Depending on your preference, you can choose from:
- Lunch Meal Plan – One freshly prepared lunch delivered daily for 7 consecutive days.
- Dinner Meal Plan – One freshly prepared dinner delivered daily for 7 consecutive days.
- Lunch & Dinner Meal Plan – Freshly prepared lunch and dinner delivered daily for 7 consecutive days, providing complete nutritional support throughout your confinement period.
Whichever option you choose, our chefs prepare every meal fresh on the day of delivery using premium ingredients. We then deliver your meals warm in high-quality warmer containers and insulated thermal bags to preserve freshness and flavour.
Unlike conventional meal deliveries, Shan Food never freezes or mass-produces your meals. Instead, we prepare every dish fresh each day so you receive comforting, high-quality nourishment during your recovery.
- Freshly cooked every day
- No frozen meals
- No preservatives
- No artificial flavourings
- Delivered warm and ready to enjoy
A Rotating Menu Crafted for Variety and Balance
Confinement food should be nourishing, but it should never feel boring. That is why Shan Food follows a carefully planned rotating menu featuring four thoughtfully curated cuisines:
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Western
Our confinement meal menu operates on a continuous weekly rotation. Therefore, your programme will begin based on the scheduled menu available during your start date.
Regardless of when you begin, you will enjoy the same premium ingredients, balanced postnatal nutrition and carefully curated flavours that Shan Food is known for.
Our celebrity chef, TCM Professor and clinical nutritionists thoughtfully develop each menu. As a result, every cycle provides nourishment, variety and satisfaction throughout your recovery journey.
From comforting soups and protein-rich dishes to flavourful Asian favourites and wholesome Western classics, every meal supports maternal recovery after childbirth.
Likewise, our desserts are carefully planned to complement each menu cycle. You can enjoy a delightful selection of traditional Chinese desserts and lighter modern sweet treats.
In addition, you will enjoy our rotating selection of seven specially selected confinement teas, providing warmth, comfort and hydration throughout your postpartum journey.
Made For Real Mothers
Postpartum recovery does not look the same for every mother.
Some days, you may want something light and comforting. Other days, you may need something more nourishing and filling.
Because of this, we offer flexible meal customisation whenever possible. Simply let our team know your preferences, dietary restrictions or recovery needs. We will do our best to support your comfort and wellbeing.
One Less Thing To Worry About
Recovering from childbirth while caring for a newborn is already a full-time job. Therefore, planning and preparing meals should not become another source of stress.
With Shan, you will never have to ask yourself:
- What should I eat after giving birth?
- Am I getting enough nutrients to recover?
- Will this meal support breastfeeding?
- Do I have the energy to cook today?
- Is this suitable for my confinement recovery?
Ultimately, we have planned every meal with your recovery in mind. You can focus on resting, bonding with your baby and embracing this precious chapter of motherhood.
Why Mothers Choose Shan Food
| Shan Confinement Meals | Typical Meal Delivery |
|---|---|
| Purposefully designed for postnatal recovery | General healthy meals |
| Developed with TCM and nutrition experts | Standard recipes |
| Created with lactation and maternal recovery in mind | Not designed for postpartum mothers |
| Freshly cooked daily | Often batch prepared |
| Freshly prepared and delivered warm according to your selected meal schedule | Standard delivery schedule |
| Rotating menu with international cuisines | Limited menu variety |
| Flexible meal customisation | Limited flexibility |
Backed by Trusted Maternal Nutrition Principles
Your postnatal nutrition matters. Therefore, every meal should be grounded in trusted maternal wellness principles.
Our menus follow evidence-informed nutrition principles inspired by the Health Promotion Board’s pregnancy and after-birth resources. They are also inspired by postnatal and breastfeeding guidance from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).
In addition, Shan combines these trusted principles with the expertise of our celebrity chef, TCM Professor, certified clinical nutritionists and lactation consultants. Consequently, every meal provides delicious nourishment while supporting maternal recovery and wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I continue after 7 days?
Yes. Many mothers begin with our 7-Day Confinement Meal Plan before extending to our 14-Day or 28-Day Confinement Meal Programme.
Can I start immediately after delivery?
Yes. Many mothers begin confinement meals shortly after returning home from the hospital. However, if you have specific medical conditions, a C-section wound, allergies or dietary restrictions, please let our team know so we can advise and customise where possible.
Can I choose only lunch or only dinner?
Yes. Our programme is flexible. You may choose lunch only, dinner only, or both lunch and dinner depending on your recovery needs and household routine.
Is this suitable for breastfeeding mothers?
Yes. Our meals are created with postnatal recovery and breastfeeding nutrition in mind. Most importantly, we focus on balanced, nourishing meals that support maternal energy and wellbeing.
Can I customise my meals?
Yes. Wherever possible, we will customise your meals to accommodate preferences, food restrictions and recovery needs.
How should I store my meals?
Meals arrive warm in insulated thermal bags and premium warmer containers. For best quality, enjoy them upon delivery. If required, refrigerate at 4°C or below and consume within 24 hours.
When reheating, make sure your food reaches at least 75°C before serving. Please do not reheat more than once. Also, discard food left at room temperature for more than four hours, following Singapore Food Agency recommendations.
Trusted Nutrition. Genuine Care.
Every meal we prepare is more than nourishment. It is our way of caring for you during one of life’s most tender and demanding seasons.
While everyone is excited to meet your baby, we are equally committed to looking after the mother who brought that little life into the world.
Your Recovery Journey Deserves Support
Many mothers begin with our 7-Day Confinement Meal Plan to experience Shan Food before continuing with a longer programme. Afterwards, they may extend to our 14-Day or 28-Day Confinement Meal Plans for continued recovery support.
From pregnancy to birth, breastfeeding and postpartum recovery, Shan Food is honoured to support you every step of the way.
Mama, let us take care of your meals while you focus on healing, resting and bonding with your baby.


