Taiwanese singer-actress post-birth photo stirs controversy

Taiwanese singer-actress, Maxine Chi recently became a new mother following the birth of her first daughter.

Chi and her husband flew to Canada a month in advance to prepare for the birth. The Taiwanese singer-actress posted the first picture after the birth, which showed her holding her newborn daughter against her chest, without a shirt on, which sparked some controversy online.

This intimate post-birth picture stimulated online drama among Taiwanese netizens as some comments criticised the Taiwanese singer-actress for showcasing her bare skin while posting a picture of her newborn. They questioned why she had to be naked while giving birth.

In response to the negative comments, the Taiwanese singer-actress explained that she was not completely naked, but the doctor and nurses at the hospital suggested skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth. According to medical reasons, this helps the baby feel connected to the mother’s body and allows the baby to experience the mother’s touch immediately after birth, reported Sanook.

“It was a beautiful moment. Don’t view it with prejudice or malice, those who do are disgusting.”

In related news, a 26 year old Vietnamese woman has become a viral sensation on TikTok after sharing images of her hospital stay while awaiting childbirth. The photos, which revealed a relaxed atmosphere with Yen’s mother and mother-in-law present, suggested that the visit was more akin to a leisurely trip than a tense anticipation of labour. Read more about this story HERE.

In other news, a pregnant woman from the Karen tribe gave birth at a border patrol checkpoint in Tak province, as she was unable to reach a hospital in time due to the remote location of her home. The birth, which took place on a morning around two weeks ago was overseen by a team of rangers from the 35th Border Patrol unit and health officers from the Nong Bua Health Promoting Hospital. Read more about this story HERE.