#SHOWBIZ: Actress Regina Ho enjoys confinement meals by Michelin-starred chef
The 31-year-old and her non-celebrity husband, Cedric, welcomed a baby girl, affectionately known as Baby R, in April. The couple married in 2023.
In her post, Ho expressed gratitude for the comprehensive support provided by the centre, particularly as she and Cedric are first-time parents.
"I had a relaxed and happy confinement period. Life is slowly returning to normal, and I look forward to watching Baby R grow up healthy day by day," she wrote.
The video showed Ho arriving at the centre in a specially arranged car from the hospital.
Upon arrival, she was greeted with a fully prepared suite, complete with baby clothes and all necessary supplies.
"All I had to do was check in," the TVB star said.
Throughout her stay, Ho received round-the-clock care from a dedicated nurse for both herself and her newborn.
She was also treated to daily foot soaks, traditional Chinese medicine consultations for postpartum recovery, and six nutritious meals a day – each specifically tailored to her needs by a nutritionist.
To further enhance the experience, the confinement centre arranged for a Michelin-starred chef to prepare her postpartum meals, which included premium ingredients such as fish maw and abalone.
Additionally, Ho enjoyed daily facials and body contouring treatments designed to help her regain her pre-pregnancy figure.
She also received personalised yoga coaching.
"It's a queen-level indulgence," Ho said.
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