Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2018 i Mother & Baby India

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

Hello Team, My name is Carol Martin. I learnt about Mother & Baby from my sister-in-law. Since she subscribes to the magazine, I managed to read a few issues from her and was very impressed with all the articles, information on various brands, expert columns, etc. The magazine is filled with information on pregnancy and childcare. I believe this is a must-have magazine for every mother and have recommended that all my friends subscribe to it as well. I have taken a one-year subscription and will definitely renew the same for as long as I can. Thank you so much for all the efforts the entire team of Mother & Baby is taking to provide readers with the best of knowledge every mother needs. Please keep up the good work.…

The beginning of the calendar year is a time to mark parenting milestones that set the stage and become the norm for the new year. Parenting today is a far cry from its primitive version of being the sole responsibility of the primary caregiver—the mother. Millennial parents favour co-parenting and progressively, the concept of stay-at-home dads as new age ways to raise children. Let’s recap some of the trendsetting parenting moments that took off in 2017. Pink Revolution Hashtag pink revolution on social media, and your feed will be abuzz with boys playing with kitchen sets, serving tea to their dolls and baking cookies with their mothers. A groundbreaking movement that breaks gender stereotypes, allows children to play as they choose and not be groomed to fit an idealistic prototype.…

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Sciatica is described as pain radiating along the course of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is one of the longest nerves in our body. It starts from the back and runs down to our feet, divided into branches. Postpartum sciatica can be one of the residual effects of giving birth. While most women experience back pain relief after the birth, some begin to experience symptoms for the first time or suffer an escalation of pre-existing pain after delivery. There are several reasons that can cause Postpartum Sciatica: 1. Hormonal Changes: At the time of delivery, the relaxin hormone is released which causes laxity of joints, ligaments, muscles, and structures which stabilise the spine, especially the pelvic region. This can result in a backache because joints, muscles and other structures…

You might be out of bikinis for a bit, but there’s no reason you can’t stay feeling—and looking—gorgeous during your pregnancy. You can keep feeling foxy, pamper yourself and have lots of sexy times too; here are our tips for (ahem) sexcess! Feel good about your body “Being pregnant can make you feel out of balance,” says Rachel Foux, UK-based psychosexual therapist and author of Masterclass Pregnant Sex. She says, “If you’re already sensitive about the size of your bum, say, you can feel extra sensitive when you’re pregnant.” The answer is to really get to know your new shape. “Buy some lovely pregnancy body products and take time to massage your changing body in the bath so it feels part of you,” Rachel advises. “Then you won’t feel like…

Being pregnant is amazing, and you should make the most of every minute. But not everyone wants 60-second updates on your baby’s movements or your morning sickness. If you’re worried you may be turning into a bump-bore, stop what you’re doing and read on! Give it a rest! Chetna Agarwal, 29, is 31 weeks pregnant. “There’s a woman in my office who’s due at almost exactly the same time as me, but it’s like she’s the Queen of Pregnancyland,” she says. “She sits there all day, stroking her bump and giving us all a running commentary, ‘Oh, I just felt baby doing a somersault. Oh, baby’s got hiccups.’ Sometimes I feel like tapping her tummy and saying, ‘Baby, would you mind asking mummy to shut up and do some work?’”…

1 MAKE A RETREAT “Create your very own space for relaxing or meditating at home,” says Milli. “When the decorations go up, you might move furniture around to make way for the tree. So while you’re at it, make a retreat for yourself, where you can spend quality time with your bump. A coffee table with a candle, some photos that you treasure and a cushion to sit on is a great place to check in with yourself and your baby.” 2 FEEL HER RESPOND Your baby can hear sounds from the outside world from around 23 weeks, and there’s nothing she likes more than hearing your voice. Chat to her and she may nudge you in response. Try reading a season-appropriate story to her too. 3 CREATE A MEMORY…

Although play is important for people of all ages, it is essential and most important for children, particularly during their formative years. Play helps and supports the physical, emotional and intellectual development of a child. According to Elizebeth B. Hurlock in her book Developmental Psychology, “While the whole childhood, but especially the early years are generally regarded as the foundation age; baby hood is the true foundation period of life, because at this time, many behaviour patterns, many attitudes, and many patterns of emotional expressions are being established.” One of the main results of human evolution is that we have become a species in which behaviour is strongly influenced by learning. As M S Shookla states his is book A Handbook of Human Relations: With Structured Experiences and Instruments, “Human…

What Umbilical cord is a tube-like structure that connects the foetus to the mother. It transports nutrients to the baby and carries away baby’s waste products. Umbilical cord prolapse is a complication that occurs prior to or during the delivery. In a prolapse, the cord drops through the open cervix into the vagina ahead of the baby. The cord can then be trapped against the baby’s body during delivery. Causes The most common cause is the premature rupture of membrane (PROM). During labour, the cord gets stretched and compressed, leading to umbilical cord compression. The hyperactivity of your baby can cause umbilical cord compression. Other causes can include, delivering more than one baby, excessive amniotic fluid, breech delivery and an umbilical cord that is longer than usual. A prolapse can…

ear readers, Welcome to 2018! What an exhilarating ride the last year has been. We gave ourselves a makeover and have brought you the best information to help you on your journey from pregnancy to parenthood. We’ve made sure to be with you every step of the way. This year, we only hope to do the same. Before I get into the details of what our very first issue of the New Year contains, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support, feedback and appreciation. We wouldn’t really be here if it wasn’t for you, our loyal readers. And this is exactly why, our January issue has all you need to help start the year on the right foot! From resolutions every new…

tips Massage is beneficial for every person but a pregnant mother requires special care and attention. Massage therapies is one of the major ingredients in an expecting mother’s prenatal care. It helps in reducing stress, anxiety, depression and even improve labour outcomes and newborns health. 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.…

Breastfeeding This is an indispensable juncture in the life of every new mum. Breastfeeding is as important for the mother as it is for the baby, in the initial months of his life. Seeking advice Dr Mahima Bakshi, Mother and Child Welness, consultant, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, New Delhi, says, “It is true that breastfeeding can be challenging for some mothers, but a continous motivation and guidance from your lactation consultant can be really helpful.” Some women are often worried about their baby’s weight gain. Addressing the same, Dr Gayathri Kamath, consultant obstetrician and gynecologist, Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru, says, “After delivery, mums are sensitive to critical remarks from relatives and friends. They should maintain their confidence and not succumb to pressures for initiating bottle feeds. Despite their efforts, if they feel…

Sonali Says M&B’s panellist Sonali Shivlani is an Internationally Certified Pregnancy Consultant and a child nutrition counsellor. She is the executive director of CAPPA India, and also trains aspiring birth professionals to achieve certification in pregnancy, birth and lactation counselling. I’ve just about finished my ninth week of pregnancy. However, lately I’ve found myself getting rather aroused, and I’ve shared this with my partner. His concern is whether having sex is safe, as this is our first child and we don’t want there to be any complications. If yes, what’s safe and what’s best avoided? Please advise. SUNITA DESAI, SURAT Dear Sunita, What you are feeling is very normal. For most women as they approach the second trimester energy levels improve and the sex drive also becomes very active. The…

Forget the old wives’ tales —the latest research shows that far from making you absent-minded, pregnancy might give your brain a boost. Tests on animals conducted by neuroscientists at the University of Richmond and Randolph Macon College in Virginia, USA, found that the hormonal fluctuations that occur during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding can actually remodel the parts of the brain involved in learning and memory. Which might explain how you’ve managed to memorise The Bumper Book of Baby Names from cover to cover!…

Childcare Specialist Dr Bijal Shrivastava MBBS and MD (Pediatrics), is a neotologist at Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital. She works full-time as a pediatric consultant and has been a pediatric practitioner for the last 12 years. My son is 10 months old and my husband and I have started the discussion of what type of milk will our child drink when we switch from formula to milk. Should we switch to dairy or plant-based milk like soy and almond? How are both different in terms of nutrition? What would you recommend? MRINALINI SHARMA, BENGALURU Dear Mrinalini, As you know, the best milk for a baby till the first year of age, is breast milk. Now, if you’re a working mum and can’t find the time to pump, then giving your son…

1 Get a bedtime routine going: bath, milk, story, bed. 2 On the first evening, lay your baby in her cot, making sure she’s still awake. Give her a goodnight kiss, then leave the room. 3 If she cries, don’t go to her immediately. Set a time you’re comfortable with—say three minutes —before you go to her. Comfort her by stroking her face or tummy and giving her a kiss, but don’t pick her up. Then leave again. 4 If she cries again, this time leave it about five minutes before going back. 5 Each time she cries, leave it a bit longer before going to comfort her. Spend the minimum amount of time settling her until she eventually falls asleep. 6 If she wakes in the night, follow the…

Disney Fever PAMPER your child with a special range of products inspired by Disney’s timeless menu of great stories and compelling characters. Biotique’s Disney baby range is a perfect blend of natural ingredients that protects the sensitive skin of babies. Natural ingredients like almond, honey and red sandalwood safeguards your baby’s skin from impurities, without disturbing its natural pH balance. The baby girl range of products are inspired by the much-loved Disney princesses—Cinderella, Rapunzel and Snow White, and the baby boy range features Mickey and friends. The range targeted towards infants comprises of nourishing soap and lotions, powder, shampoo, massage oil and body wash. Suitable for your baby’s sensitive skin, these products are made of 100 per cent natural proven, organically-pure, preservative-free botanical ingredients and renewable resources. The products are…

Dr. Ramkumar S MD, DNB (Endocrinology), DM (Endocrinology), AIIMS Clinical Fellowship in Diabetes / Insulin Pumps (Auckland, NZ) Consultant Diabetologist & Endocrinologist Apollo Children’s Hospitals, Chennai. Height is also one of the important measurements to assess child's growth in addition to weight. Height needs to be checked and plotted in the growth chart every 3 months to identify any growth related problems. Early identification and appropriate treatment by an Endocrinologist helps in catching up with the growth for such children and achieve better outcomes. Many parents want to know if their child is growing normally or not. Although weight is routinely monitored, little importance is given to a child’s height. The term short stature refers to any child who has a height well below the average for his / her…

Stroll away! SUNBABY, one of the leading brand name in baby products known for their high-quality, safety and designs have launched Zootopia pram-cum-stroller. With a unique activity musical tray, which keeps your baby busy and happy, the stroller is big and wide giving your baby the necessary space to relax. A special spacious basket has been provided in the stroller to offer storage space to keep your child’s essentials. With three reclining positions i.e. sitting, resting and sleeping, your baby can be comfortable in any of the positions. Swivel wheels and brakes help the parents to move, turn the stroller in any direction or evens top. The product is available in all leading toys and kids furniture stores in India and online at www.sunbabyindia.com. No more spills! TUPPERWARE India, a…

“Male infertility accounts for nearly 50% of my patients. The problem could be anything from low sperm count, to low motility of sperms and abnormal sperms. Sometimes, the problem could be hormonal or genital infections or ejaculatory dysfunction,” explains Dr Palshetkar. Although a majority of people, especially in India, still think of fertility as a woman’s problem, a huge number of cases of infertility actually involve problems with the male partner. So it’s important that men too get tested for fertility along with women. “A semen analysis can easily be done to check the quality and quantity of the sperm in the semen sample. The analysis and sonography can detect issues such as azoospermia (zero sperm count), oligospermia (few sperms are produced), problems with sperm motility,”she adds. The good news…

Lactation Specialist 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). I’m going to resume work soon as my maternity leave is drawing to a close. I want to continue breastfeeding my daughter as I do want to ensure she’s well-nourished even when I’m away at work. I’ve read that it’s safe to pump and…

Being pregnant over the festive period can be magical. Picture yourself cosying up on the sofa with a hot chocolate, hand on your bump as you watch the lights twinkle off the festive decorations—well, that’s the dream, anyway. Because while you want to enjoy these once-in-a-lifetime moments with your bump, the reality is that it’s difficult to find the time when there’s festive shopping to do and extra gettogethers to go to. But this year, there’s a new health trend that can help you slow down and focus on what’s really important: your growing baby. So give yourself and your bump the best present—permission to be kind to yourself. “Self-compassion or self-kindness is a new word for an old idea—taking care of number one,” says positive birth expert Milli Hill.…

NEWBORN Your newborn’s tummy can’t hold enough milk to keep her going through the night, so she’s too little for a sleep routine at the moment. Start a bedtime routine now though. SIX WEEKS Your baby is old enough now to learn to fall asleep on her own, without being rocked or fed to sleep. If she drops off before being put in her cot, make sure you wake her before you put her in it. THREE MONTHS Your baby’s old enough to sleep through. So, if she does cry at night, don’t rush to pick her up and cuddle her too quickly, as she may settle down herself. SIX MONTHS You may not agree with us but, by now, your baby is capable of sleeping through for a full…