Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2017 i Mother & Baby India

DR KIRAN COELHO A succesful gynaecologist and practicing obgyn for the last 30 years. DR DHERANDRA KUMAR Consultant clinical and child psychologist, he is founder and director of Psyindia, and engaged in direct work with children. DR ANITA MADAN A doctorate in education, she is currently the Curriculum Development head with EuroKids International Pvt Ltd where she promotes a developmentally appropriate curriculum. SONALI SHIVLANI Mumbai-based childbirth educator, certified by Childbirth & Postpartum Professional Association, USA. DR GEETANJALI SHAH Popular Mumbai paediatrician, conducts holistic fitness workshops for pregnant women. ANIKA PURI Childbirth educator, prenatal and postnatal massage therapist, certified counsellor, reflexolgist and a holistic practitioner of women’s health and fertility in Delhi. NUTAN PANDIT Breastfeeding counsellor and natural birth therapist who’s been teaching in New Delhi since 1978. EFFATH YASMIN Founder…

Pregnancy Tip Avoid foods where there is a risk for infection, such as raw seafood and unpasteurised milk. Mercury can be a concern if you eat a lot of fish like shark, swordfish and tilefish, but shellfish, salmon and canned tuna consumed in moderate quantities is fine. Share your pregnancy photos with us and you could Win exciting prizes! Send high-res images with your full name, personal address and contact details to mbeditorial@gmail.com marked ‘THE WHOLE NINE MONTHS’ in the subject line. Featured mums-to-be will receive a gift hamper from Himalaya, valuing 1000 each.…

WHAT? Although your baby’s immunity is strengthened by breastfeeding, she is not completely protected against viruses that cause respiratory infections. Dr Shrivastava opines, “All parents should remember that various viral colds are prevented till six to nine months of age because of the antibodies present in a mother’s body. While in utero, the antibodies are passed to the baby through placenta. After birth, they’re passed through breastmilk.” A baby can catch a cold several times before she turns one. It becomes important for parents to understand the symptoms their baby is showing, and how to prepare and carefully tackle the situation. WATCH OUT! IRRITABLITY AND HYPERNESS: The baby will become extremely fidgety. There will be a bit of stuffiness and she will have a leaky nose. Also, because of chest…

NO sooner have you become pregnant than you are inundated with advice from friends, family and healthcare professionals. It’s easy to become overloaded with information and begin to doubt your own instincts. But by applying simple mind management techniques, you can become a confident and calm mum. HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF Accept that people will offer you advice because they are trying to help. Listen to what they have to say but always have faith in your own opinions. “I think often the mother’s instinct is the good one,” says psychologist Dr Andrew Mayers. “It’s good to hear advice, but as a new mum you are in a vulnerable place. Appreciate that the advice has been well-meant, but do not see it as a criticism. Many mums will struggle if,…

DEEPTI ARORA is the founder and creative director of Deliver Delights, an organisation that helps mothers transform fussy eaters through her programmes that focus on giving your child the right nutrition in a tasty manner, enabling their physical and mental well-being. She also works as a Meal Planner at The Shri Ram Early Years, Gurgaon. WHEN your baby is around four to six months old, he is probably ready to start solid foods. But remember, when you first begin, the process is more about understanding the basics than actually eating. This means, start small and introduce him to just one feed, gradually increasing to breakfast, lunch and dinner. After all, it’s a learning process for both you and your baby. THE BEST START The department of health recommendations state that…

GETTING STARTED 1 Pick your moment There is a window of ‘readiness’, which is possible to miss if you wait too long. “Your toddler may become more headstrong and unwilling to try,” says Diane Titterton, co-author of How To Potty Train. The average age to potty train is usually between 18 months and three years. Read on for how to spot your toddler’s ‘ready’ signs… 2 Do the two-hour spot-check Look out for at least three of the following signs of readiness. “If your child stays dry for two hours or more at a time, indicates that his wet nappy is uncomfortable, can follow and understand simple instructions, asks to use the potty or underwear, or can remove clothing unaided, he could be ready,” says psychologist and potty-training expert Emma…

Dear reader, Whew! 2016 went by in a flash! I cannot believe we’re in the new year already. Time indeed does fly, especially when you’re busy making memories and having fun. Speaking of memories, we’re sure you brought in the New Year with a bang, and have dozens of photographs to prove it! And if there’s a baby in the mix, we’re sure your greeting cards have plenty of toothless smiles to go around. And on that note, I’d like to welcome you to our very first issue of 2017. Firsts certainly have a ring to them—first child, first tooth, first steps, first words—all hold very important places in our hearts. This is exactly why this issue celebrates firsts. From milestone for both, parents and babies, parenting trends that make…

Style your bump! WITH the specially-curated maternity line on Ajio.com, mums-to-be can choose from a plethora of options to dress their bump in style. From office wear to brunch with the girls, or a date night with your husband, the portal offers a wide range of stylish clothes in comfortable fabrics, without compromising on style. The specialties include ‘dresses that grow with you’, ‘bumper skirts’, ‘under-belly trousers’, ‘long tunic belly wraps’ and even post-maternity styles like the ‘feeding wrap’ and the ‘detachable feeding camisole’. The Ajio online store features a collection of over 200 national and international brands as well as in-house merchandise comprising apparel, lingerie, shoes, accessories and much more. You can shop from www.ajio.com or browse the mobile app while on the go. Baby Dove forays in Indian…

WHAT? Dr Kadam says, “The dentition begins from six to nine months of age. It may be delayed in some cases but there is nothing to worry about even if the incisors are the first teeth of the baby. If the first tooth doesn’t erupt by 13 months then a pediatric dental checkup should be done. Though, the myth that tooth eruption is associated with diarrhea is false.” Dr Tirthani, further adds, “Normally the first tooth is the upper or lower incisors. They might come out in pairs or as a single tooth. A baby has six to eight teeth by the time she a year old.” WATCH OUT! DROOLING: Teething stimulates drooling. Your baby’s clothes will constantly be wet. Keep her comfortable by making her wear a bib, and…

THE heightened emotion and lack of sleep of new parenthood leaves many of us on edge and grumpy. Inevitably, we take it out on our partners. Believe me, I know. When I wasn’t staring lovingly at the beautiful baby we’d created together, I spent my first six months as a new mum glaring at my husband Russell, daring him to breathe. I turned into an eye-rolling, sarcasm-dripping monster. Was it my hormones or had Russ become the most irritating person on the planet? I felt horribly mean, but totally justified in my constant nitpicking. With hindsight, I can see there were five areas of conflict that fast became the cornerstones of our day-to-day life. If they’re a familiar part of your relationship too, here’s how to resolve them quickly and…

Babies have always learnt about emotions through human interaction, but recent research says that emotions can also be instinctive. A theory called the Bronfenbrenner’s Theory adds that the environmental experiences of babies, as they grow, determines their social and emotional development. Even before the first social smile appears around the age of two or three months, babies can feel curiosity, happiness or distress that they convey through facial expressions and body language. Swati Popat, M&B’s early childhood expert, says that children start emoting from the time of birth. She explains that when a newborn is held in the crook of his mother’s arm, he can look into her face and respond to the sight. Explaining the ways in which a baby expresses his feelings, Swati borrows from Italian early education…

Fertility Friend – The basic app is free, but premium membership means access to message boards, intercourse timing analyser and detailed analysis of your fertility signals. Glow – This app is a pioneer, based on 15+ years of experience in online fertility charting and more than 650,000 pregnancies. Not only can both men and women use it, it also has a fantastic feature that links your data and your partner’s data to produce a full picture of your fertility as a couple. Ovia – By incorporating multiple fertility and key health indicators, like eating and sleeping habits, it predicts ovulation and claims three times faster results than the national average. BUT BE WARNED: Dr Jennifer Wu, an OB-GYN at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York is quick to point out…

Effath Yasmin is India’s leading International Board Certified lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapist, internationally certified lactation educator and the founder director of Nourish & Nurture Lactation Care & Parenting Education, an outreach clinic for mothers and families seeking professional clinical lactation management and parenting counselling. Yasmin sits on the board of directors and National Advisory Board of Birth India, an NGO striving for safe and supported birth in India and an active governing council member of the International Association of Tongue-Tie professionals (IATP). Dear Effath, I am a mother to a premature baby girl, born 36 weeks. While she is healthy, she is a very tiny baby, and I’m worried about her. For one, I have large breasts and hence, I’ve noticed it is difficult for her to latch…

IT wouldn’t be wrong to say that a woman does not have to make as many decisions in a lifetime, than in the nine months she’s pregnant. From what what to wear, what to eat, whether or not to opt for that epidural, how much baby proofing is needed, selecting the right birthing plans, etc., there are endless decisions to be made, and not enough time to make them. Welcome to parenthood! And while lifestyle decisions are a lot less complicated, when it comes to making medical decisions about the baby’s future and health, parents often find themselves in an even bigger dilemma. Most of them are either unaware of the existence of certain medical marvels, they’re not getting the right information and support or there just isn’t enough evidence…

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DR TABI LESLIE, CONSULTANT PAEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGIST, SAYS “It sounds like she has cradle cap, a very common condition that causes dry, flaky skin on the scalp. It’s a form of seborrheic dermatitis or eczema, and can affect babies from when they’re a few weeks old. The cause is thought to be hormones that are present in your baby’s system just before the birth. These stimulate secretions from oil glands, making the skin cells on your baby’s head start to flake. While it can look a bit greasy and unpleasant, the condition doesn’t actually hurt or irritate your baby. “If you’re put off by the appearance, you can wash it gently with a special cradle cap shampoo. These can be bought over-the-counter from most pharmacies and will help treat the flakiness.…

SANJAY AND APARNA BALASUNDARAM, life and parent coaches, affiliated with Pampers and founders of Life Skills Experts, an organisation that enables parents and teachers to raise happy, confident and successful children. LET us start with the end in mind. Dads, you matter. You matter more than you realise. You are not the ‘substitute’ or the ‘replacement’ parent that steps in when mommy is away! We are here to assure you that from a child’s perspective, you are as important to your baby as his mother is. In our experience with new fathers, we have noticed a growing desire to help and be fully involved when it comes to childcare. Times have certainly changed and the shift from men being the sole breadwinner to modern-day fathers being hands-on and proactive, is…

“When your baby realises that crying doesn’t help, she might just stop expressing her feelings and accept that she has to cope with her own problems. Such individuals might have problems trusting people later in life” YOU like and love everything that is associated with your newborn. Her little cooing, that toothless grin, her innocent eyes, soft touch of her skin, her cute antics. But the only thing that breaks your heart is her cry. You would do anything to comfort and soothe your baby—cuddle her, cajole her, feed her, sing to her or even take her out for a ride to get the smile back on her face. But know that little bit of shedding of tears is good and a sign that all is well with her. Here…

Dear Charlene, I am mother to two wonderful children. My son Shourya is five and daughter, Sneha, is two years old. I first came across this magazine when I was expecting Shourya. I know that my smartphone will give me instant access to information, but it also means I could be misinformed. That’s exactly why I chose to read M&B. When it came to taking care during my pregnancy, I did not want to go by the information provided on the internet because it is not credible and I did not want anything to go wrong. I was highly-dependent on my doctor, my friends who recently delivered, following the traditional methods given by my mother-in-law and most importantly M&B. This magazine was a wonderful companion during both my pregnancies, and…

WHAT? Vaccinating your child can be one of the best things you can do to protect her from diseases, and strengthen her developing immune system. Vaccines can fend off life-threatening diseases that your child’s body cannot fight. The antigens present in the vaccines can trigger the immune system to create antibodies that fight against them. WATCH OUT FOR! THE FIRSTS: Dr Bijal Shrivastava, pediatrics, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, says, “The first vaccine given to a child is called BCG (oral polio virus and hepatitis B) which is given at birth. There is no pain or fever following this vaccine. Minimum weight of the baby should be at least two kilos when this vaccine is administered.” Dr Madhuri Kadam, paediatrician, SRV Hospital, Goregaon, further opines, “The BCG vaccine-injected spot…

FIRST SOUND Dr Shrivastava says, “The first sound which comes from the baby’s mouth is the crying at birth. This is a good sign as it means that the baby is normal. The parents obviously appreciate other sounds their baby makes, which is cooing at two to four months of age. The monosyllables occur at around seven to eight months of age, followed by disyllables like ‘ma ma’ and ‘ba ba’. Most parents usually confuse this for their first words. In case there’s no form of speech by your baby by eight to nine months of age with reduced eye contact, bring it your pediatrician’s notice.” FIRST STEPS Dr Tirthani opines, “At the age when the child starts crawling, ensure that their skin is moisturised twice a day. Keep them…

Certified nurse midwife Linda Rice who works with Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates also suggests a few tips that come from years of experience with pregnancy and childbirth: ● AVOID DOING ANYTHING YOU WOULDN’T DO IF YOU WERE ALREADY PREGNANT: Conception takes place two weeks before a pregnancy test will turn positive, so act like you’re already pregnant. If you had a glass of champagne to celebrate possible conception it’s probably not harmful, but this is definitely not the time for binge drinking or using recreational drugs. You don’t need to go live on a farm and eat perfectly, but generally, the healthier your lifestyle, the better chance for conception and a healthy pregnancy. ● TALK TO YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER: First, if you have any chronic medical conditions, like high…

A PARENT is a parent be it the ‘50s or the 21st century. And while parenting is definitely an art, there’s a definitive change in the way parents are choosing to raise their kids, when you compare it to how they were raised themselves. Parenting styles have surely evolved, adding to a list of expectations that parents have, even from themselves, when it comes to raising children. DAWN OF A NEW ERA One of the biggest changes that we have seen is in the number of children couples choose to have. In the past, it was very common to have more than six kids. However, ask parents of today if they’d consider having a second baby, and you’ll probably be given a whole list of pros and cons to deal…

“I first noticed that Angus had cradle cap when he was around three weeks old. I thought it was just scabby, dry skin on a small area of his scalp, but it soon spread across the rest of his head. It was very tempting to pick at it, but I didn’t want to hurt him. The skin looked very scaly, and some areas were more affected than others. “I had an idea that it might be cradle cap, so I started using an emollient cream to treat it, but it didn’t work. The cream also tended to go a bit lumpy and made it look like I never washed him, which was rather embarrassing. “I switched to using baby oil and that worked much better. I set up a routine…

NEW research published by a team of neuroscientists at the University of Washington has found that babies’ brains process and rehearse language months before they utter their first word. The team studied the brains of seven-, 11- and 12-month-old babies using a brain scanner to monitor activity while they listened to syllables in English and Spanish. The results revealed that the motor-function region of a baby’s brain—the part they use when speaking —was being activated. The researchers concluded that the babies were rehearsing the physical skills needed to talk, long before they were able to speak. “This is significant because babies of this age are not yet talking, but their brains are already being activated in preparation,” says Dr Sarah Roseberry. So while your seven-month-old may look nonplussed when you…

Dr Ramesh. S. Iyer is a senior gyanaec specialist with Currae Maternity Hospital with over 18 years of experience in handling critical and very low birth weight babies, as well as babies on ventilation. An alumnus of LTMMC Mumbai, where he pursued his MBBS, he pursued his P. G. Diploma in Child Health from JJ group of hospitals and a Masters’ degree from Grant medical college, Mumbai. I am a new mum and as with every new mother, I’m overly protective of my two-month-old baby boy. Since I’ve been home, I’ve been getting a lot of visitors, and everyone is excited to meet and hold the baby. My concern is that my baby’s skin is very delicate and sensitive and I’m afraid that he will get some sort of rash…

The appeal of technological toys is set to increase enormously over the next few years. The 68th Spielwarenmesse, which is opening its doors in Nuremberg from February 1 to 6, 2017, will be taking a closer look at this fascinating product sector. Various manufacturers will be presenting around 40 products in five categories. These are: Electronic Pets, Robot Toys, RC Drones, Virtual Play and 3D Printing. Two areas have been created to enable visitors to test the products at their leisure. The Robot Racing Track allows them to race different products against each other, whereas the big Multi-copter Flying Cage is designed for testing the flying objects on display. The products will be presented in their categories at various theme islands. The new Tech2Play promotion area will bring together, for…