Recently, an incident in which a confinement lady was suspected of feeding sleeping pills to a baby has aroused widespread concern and condemnation from the society.
In order to let the baby sleep well, a confinement lady in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, is suspected of feeding her sleeping pills such as diazepam tablets, causing the child to have symptoms such as blood in the stool. The man found gamma oryzanol in the depths of the kitchen, and the confinement lady said that it was a vitamin she had taken. After calling the police, the police intervened in the investigation. The housekeeping service platform where the confinement lady worked compensated the man 500 yuan after negotiation, which aroused the man's dissatisfaction and questions.
The detailed course of the event
According to media reports and the man's video, the detailed course of the incident is as follows:
- In early January 2024, the man's wife gave birth to a baby girl, and the man hired a confinement lady on a certain platform.
- The first confinement lady was not skilled in business, and the body parts were not cleaned thoroughly, resulting in the child's umbilical cord suppuration and not sleeping all night.
- The platform sent a second confinement sister-in-law, who claimed to have more than ten years of experience, and the man's family trusted her. However, the man found that since the second confinement lady arrived home, the child had become very quiet, slept a lot during the day, and was not noisy at night, but there had been blood in the stool.
- The man suspected that the child's condition was abnormal, so he searched the Internet for some news about confinement ladies and found that some confinement ladies would give sleeping pills to the babies to let them sleep well to reduce their workload. The man was shocked and decided to take the child to the hospital for examination.
- The results of the hospital examination did not show that the child had taken sleeping pills, and the doctor explained that the ingredients of sleeping pills would be metabolized quickly, and it was possible that the test could not be detected.
- In the kitchen, the man found a bottle of gamma oryzanol, a drug with neurodepressant and hypnotic effects, which is often used to treat insomnia, anxiety and other symptoms. The man questioned the confinement sister-in-law, but the confinement lady said that this was a multivitamin, and she ate it by herself, with contradictory language and bad attitude.
The processing of the confinement platform
In this incident, the handling method of the housekeeping service platform where the confinement lady worked also aroused dissatisfaction and questions from netizens. According to the man, the platform compensated him 500 yuan and did not give a reasonable explanation and apology. The man believes that such a compensation amount is too low to make up for his losses and psychological trauma, and he asks the platform to give a satisfactory answer and deal with the behavior of the confinement lady seriously.
Regarding the handling of the platform, netizens have expressed their incomprehension and disapproval. Some netizens said that such a compensation amount is simply not enough, and the platform is too irresponsible. Some netizens said that the platform should strictly review and manage the background and qualifications of the confinement lady, and such people should not be allowed to enter the domestic service industry. Some netizens said that the platform should apologize to the man and the public and bear the corresponding responsibilities and consequences.
The reaction of netizens
This incident sparked heated discussions on the Internet, and netizens expressed their opinions and comments:
- Some netizens expressed anger and shock, believing that the confinement lady's actions were cruel and irresponsible, and should be punished by law.
- Some netizens have expressed their dissatisfaction with the experience of the confinement lady in the comment area, and they are very dissatisfied with drinking milk when they cry.
- Some netizens said that they should call the police first and then go to the hospital for examination, so that they will pay the price.
- Some netizens are afraid of stepping on the pit and ask where the pit is? In fact, no matter where you invite the confinement lady, the child is her own, and she still has to spend some time to observe more.
Can I still ask for a confinement lady, and what should I pay attention to?
This incident also shook many people's trust and sense of security in the confinement lady, and some people even said that they did not dare to invite the confinement lady anymore. So, can the confinement lady still be invited? What should I pay attention to?
In fact, as a professional housekeeping service, confinement maids have their value and significance. Confinement nannies can provide professional housekeeping services for newborns and mothers, which has its value and significance. Confinement nannies can provide professional care and attention to newborns and mothers, help them through the difficult period after childbirth, and promote the health and well-being of mothers and babies.
There is a big gap between the demand and the market of confinement nannies, especially now after the liberalization of the birth policy, many families need the help of confinement nannies.
However, the quality and level of confinement nannies are also uneven, some confinement nannies may be experienced, skilled, and have a good attitude, and some confinement nannies may be not professional, not high-quality, and misbehaved. Therefore, when we choose a confinement nanny, we must be cautious and pay attention to the following points:
- Choose a formal, reputable housekeeping service platform or agency, and avoid private introductions or shady intermediaries. Formal platforms or institutions will conduct strict background checks and training on confinement nannies to ensure the qualifications and quality of confinement nannies, and will also provide corresponding insurance and after-sales services to protect the rights and interests of consumers.
- Choose a qualified, experienced, and certified confinement lady to avoid novices or undocumented. Qualified confinement nannies will hold relevant documents, such as confinement nanny certificates, health certificates, police clearance certificates, etc., to prove that they have professional knowledge and skills, and can also reflect their identity and credibility. Experienced confinement nannies will have more service cases and evaluations, from which they can understand the quality and level of their services. Confinement nannies with certificates will have relevant training and assessment, from which they can understand their professionalism and ability.
- Choose a confinement lady that suits you and avoid blindly following the trend or greedy for cheapness. Different confinement nannies may have different styles and characteristics, some confinement nannies may be more gentle and careful, some confinement nannies may be more strict and proactive, some confinement nannies may be better at cooking and housework, and some confinement nannies may be better at nursing and education. When we choose a confinement nanny, we should make a comprehensive comparison and selection according to our own needs and preferences, and do not blindly follow the trend or be greedy for cheap, otherwise the gains may outweigh the losses.
- Establish good communication and trust with the confinement lady to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings. Confinement lady is a part of our family, we must respect and trust her, and at the same time maintain good communication and exchanges with her, keep abreast of her work situation and the physical condition of the child, and avoid conflicts and misunderstandings. If there is anything dissatisfied or incomprehensible, communicate and solve it with her in a timely manner, and do not hide or blame, so as not to affect each other's emotions and relationships.
In short, the confinement lady can still be invited, as long as we pay attention to the above points and choose the right confinement nanny, we can enjoy the professional services of the confinement nanny, so that our postpartum life is easier and happier. Of course, the confinement lady is also a person, the child is his own, or he should worry about his own dim sum and observe more, do not rely on the confinement lady completely, pay more attention to the growth and health of the child, and give the child more love and companionship, so as to cultivate the intimate relationship between the child and us, and let the child feel our warmth and care.