Innholdsfortegnelse for February 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…

Dear Editor, When we were growing up, our parents brought us toys only so that they could keep us busy. Now, parents are more informed and understand how toys play an important role in a child’s cognitive development and developing motor skills. I am a mother of a four-year-old girl and she enjoys playing with all her toys like any other child. My husband and I make conscious decisions when purchasing toys that will help her learn something. The article on ‘The importance of toys in child development’ is a must-read for every parent so that they can invest in toys that help their children develop important milestones. Thank you. INDRANI GHOSH, MUMBAI Dear Indrani, Parents are surely more informed in today’s time and it is parents like you that…

The parochial outlook towards beauty, as propagated by ancient and modern culture, has long being exploited as a means of making money by the right minds. From the dawn of history, vanity has led the human race, particularly women, to reach extreme lengths to look and feel beautiful. Today, the market offers a profusion of beauty and hygiene products which claim to whiten or soften your skin, cover up your body stench, and even take off years from your face. From chemists, grocery stores and your local mall, consumer products aimed to make you feel pretty and perfect are not hard to spot. And while most of you are ready to essentially put a dent in your pocket and get your hands on the latest best thing, how sure are…

Tell us about yourself. Who exactly is Anjali Raut Gill? Anjali: I am born to an Indo-Russian family. My father is an aeronautical engineer and mother is a Russian aerobic instructor and a fitness enthusiast. I am the youngest of the three three children, and I finished my schooling in Singapore. As a family, we’ve travelled all over the world, thanks to my father’s job, but after a while, he realised he needed stability. That’s when we finally settled in Mumbai. I started modelling at the age of 17 and realised that I unknowingly started a career doing exactly what I dreamed of. After that, there on there was no looking back. I was crowned Miss Mumbai Runner-up in 2006 and was among the finalists in Femina Miss India 2010.…

It’s important to keep the romance alive! It’s often observed that romance fades away post marriage. Introduce kids into the mix and it dies a natural death. But, Valentine’s Day gives you a chance to express love in a special way. Now, everyone knows that it’s the thought that goes into gifting that really matters, not the size of the present or how much it costs. So, if your wife has given you the biggest gift that life can give you—the birth of your child, what can you gift your baby mama? This February 14th, it’s time to give her something she’s definitely going to need. We have curated a basket full of essentials that will equip the millennial mother with all tools to help her become a confident nutrition…

Dr Niti Desai has a Masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from University of Mumbai and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics from the Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. She has gathered useful overseas experience, having worked as a Senior Dietitian in UK. She has been a Visiting Faculty to the Postgraduate department and contributed chapters on nutrition in various books and was also the official nutritionist for the Femina Miss India 2008, Scooty Teen Diva 2008 and Grazia Ford Supermodel India 2008. It’s not uncommon to see kids falling sick very often. Children are exposed to germs (bacteria and viruses) on a daily basis. While you may do your best, it is impossible to germproof your child, This means that there’s a strong chance your child might be susceptible to a…

Colic is difficult to explain. If you are one of those lucky few mums whose baby doesn’t suffer from it, you will find the brouhaha difficult to comprehend. On the other hand, if you’ve had first hand experience of colic, you are perhaps too hassled to even get into the why and how of it. All you want is a solution. According to Dr Navreet Sharda, paediatrician, Sitaram Bhartia Institute, New Delhi, the definition of colic can be defined in the following terms: “If a well-nourished, thriving infant keeps crying for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, for more than three weeks, she is suffering from colic.” Dr Sharda explains “The cause of colic is usually unknown. In some diseases, colic can be one…

We often tend to protect our children from outdoor air pollution in all ways possible. But, many of us fail to identify the air surrounding them indoors. Infants and young children spend most of their time indoors, and are more susceptible to health problems as their lungs and other organs are still developing. Residential air quality is not regulated and the levels of indoor air pollution in not widely known. The air that infants and children breathe during their growing years, is crucial for immunity building, and helps in preventing them from developing allergies in the future. SOURCES OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION It is important to know the quality of air your baby is breathing. Mouth breathing bypasses the filter of the nose, and is common in babies than adults.…

tips For a happy pregnancy, practice meditation. It initiates a healing process and aids in the overall wellbeing of the baby. During a time when you need a lot of energy for the growth of the baby, practicing meditation can prove to be very beneficial for both mother and child. 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.…

Beverley Ashdown, clinic director and Podiatrist, says “This is completely normal for new mums—your foot health can alter dramatically before and after child birth, due to the changes in your body’s hormone make-up. The hormone relaxin, which, as the name suggests, lets connective tissues (ligaments, muscles and tendons) relax, is released throughout your body during childbirth. “So, foot changes post-partum is inevitable. Painful, swollen or bigger feet are found commonly after giving birth and generally return to their original state within a few weeks as you gradually lose your baby weight. The extra weight combined with an increase in relaxin are the causes of feet collapsing, which can then cause aching, particularly in the arches and heels. I advise alternate hot- and cold-water foot-baths for new mums—two minutes in hot…

Aditi is a leadership development specialist in the corporate arena and alongside, she pursues her passion for fitness. She is certified in Special Light Resistance Training (SLRT), commonly referred to as functional training from the Fitness and Sports Sciences Association, India (FSSA). She has been practicing the Sivananda system of yoga for more than seven years and is now in the process of studying further in this field. Yoga became a source of strength for me in every way. Before getting pregnant back in 2016, I religiously practiced yoga for five years. It was only during my pregnancy and post delivery, when I continued my practice with greater vigour, and realised its benefits on my overall well-being. This ancient practice, when supplemented with a functional cardiovascular activity like walking, dancing…

SUPPORT During pregnancy, progesterone loosens your muscles, including the valve at the top of your stomach that lets food in and stops acid leaking out. Imagine your tummy as a bottle with a loose cork, and you’ll understand why it’s best to keep it upright when it’s full! Heartburn can flare up at night-time, but using a wedge pillow will help ease your discomfort. CHEW Chewing gum can relieve heartburn by increasing the production of saliva and encouraging you to swallow. This floods your oesophagus with alkaline fluids, to clear irritating acids and calm your stomach. Choose a tooth-friendly sugar-free gum, and chew a piece after every meal. Choose one that contains no artificial colours, flavours or synthetic ingredients. SOOTHE There are two types of medication that help fight the…

MEET THE EXPERT Annabel Karmel is a children’s food expert and mum of three Festive shenanigans! Stockings! Santa! There are so many new things to get excited about at Christmas. And all those fresh experiences, along with the seasonal air of fun, means that this is the very best time of year to get your pint-sized picky eater trying out new flavours. And it’s easy. All you need to do is, whenever you’ve got friends or family around, put out a toddler-friendly range of finger-food nibbles on the coffee table, and see what happens. In control One of the big reasons a toddler gets picky about food is because, at around 18 months, but often earlier, he starts wanting to assert his growing sense of independence. And food is an…

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. I am mother to a four-year-old boy. We live in a joint family and he is the only child in the house. Needless to say, he is pampered by each and every family member. We’ve noticed that with every passing week, his demands are increasing and he throws a tantrum if they’re not met. While I don’t want to have to resort to spanking, I would like to discipline him in ways he understands, and complies. Please advise me. Thank you. MEENAKSHI IYER, MUMBAI Dear Meenakshi, Thank you for writing in. It is indeed a blessing that…

ear readers, The season of love is upon us. There’s no doubt that Valentine’s Day conjures up images of romantic candlelit dinners, weekend getaways or countless ways to pamper loved ones. But, why wait for one designated day to do so? We believe that the expression of love should be made a year-round affair, but given that it does make one feel extra special every February 14th, going that extra mile won’t do you any harm. Now, seeing that your spouse has given you the biggest gift of love you’ll ever get—your beautiful baby—we’ve decided to help out new fathers, first-time or seasoned, express their love in a rather special way. We’ve curated a ‘Basket of Love’, with much-needed products every new mum will need. Read all about our Cover…

1 Hold a heavy bag of nappies directly in front of your chest with your feet together. 2 Take a large sideways. step. Ensure both feet are planted on the floor wider than shoulder width. 3 Looking straight ahead, bend at both the hips and knees, with your knees pointing toward your toes. 4 Continue bending your knees until your upper legs are parallel with the floor, ensuring that your back remains between a 45 to 90 degree angle with your hips. 5 Once in this position, push up through your heels and return to a standing position with your feet together. 6 Repeat. Then, starting with your other leg, do the same twice more.…

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’m seven weeks along and have been diagnosed with anaemia. I don’t want my baby to be underweight and have been put on iron supplements to help with the problem. Are these supplements safe for my baby? I understand that the first trimester is the most critical, and I want to give my baby the best possible nourishment, and as far as possible, avoid a miscarriage. Is there something more I can do, especially with respect to my diet? Please help me. FIONA D’LIMA, GOA Dear Fiona, It is great to see…

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). My daughter is four months old. Lately, I’ve notice that she’s been feeding differently. She is gulping her milk, choking and seems fussy at the breast. Moreover, my nipples are pink, they hurt between feeds and I feel a shooting pain in my breasts. Please help.…

Garlic pitta breadsticks Mix two tbsp pesto and one small crushed garlic clove with 30g softened butter, and spread onto four pitta breads placed on a baking sheet. Sprinkle one tsp grated Parmesan cheese over each pitta and grill for four to five minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool and slice into sticks. Squash Stars Cut a butternut squash into five mm slices. Cut with a star-shaped cookie cutter, brush with oil and add a sprinkle of cinnamon, if you wish. Put onto a greaseproof-paper-lined baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C/375°F/gas mark five for 15 minutes. Clown crackers Give Ritz crackers a cream-cheese mask, a red pepper or salami hat with cream-cheese pom- pom, a celery mouth and caper eyes and a nose. Mini Tartlets…

‘Love Nature’ by Oriflame A brand committed to sustainable innovations and creations, Oriflame India, one of the leading cosmetic and skincare brands, has recently launched its new ‘Love Nature’ collection. The range comprises unlimited treasures of nature in the form of body washes, lotions, shampoos, conditioners and hair oils. Each of the 24 products in the ‘Love Nature’ collection has been crafted with sustainable practices at their core. They neither harm the planet in any way nor do they incorporate harmful elements such as silicone, offering enhanced protection to users. All rinse-off products are biodegradable and every exfoliant uses natural-origin beads. The products are available in leading online stores. Price: 449 onwards Alanna Mosquito Repellent Alanna, a 100 per cent natural and vegan skincare brand, recently introduced its fresh line…