Innholdsfortegnelse for July 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…

As parents, we are responsible for making healthy life choices for our children and so it becomes important to understand exactly what goes into those packaged foods that we feed our families. The most important thing to remember is: don’t fall for foods claiming to be healthy on the bag, but lacking any detailed nutritional table or FSSAI license information to support that claim. Many of us purchase unlabeled goods from neighborhood stores which lack basic manufacturing information believing that these are made at home in an artisanal kitchen. However, these foods may often contain certain amounts of sugars, salt and preservatives, which we often overlook due to an incomplete nutritional table on the back of the package. It’s the law to have nutrition and ingredients label on all packaged…

When you find that you are pregnant in the middle of summer, it is almost hard to imagine going through a monsoon pregnancy without falling ill. The rainy season is known to bring along infectious diseases. Add to that the already-stressed immune system during pregnancy, and the thought is almost unbearable. Pregnancy comes with its own set of challenges like nausea and water retention to, name a few, but during the monsoons, the discomfort seems to multiply ten folds. If you are pregnant during the monsoons, these tips from Dr Anand Sakhuja, gynaecologist, Cloudnine Hospitals, will help you stay in the best health, as well as breeze through the challenging weather. Coping with monsoon diseases Typhoid Typhoid is a common monsoon disease that spreads through contaminated food and water. The…

What do Cheryl, Beyoncé and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg all have in common? No, not wardrobes bigger than all our bedrooms combined: they have all recently given their babies gender-neutral names. And little Bear, Rumi and August are far from unique. A roundup of last year’s most popular baby names reveals that gender-neutral ones are more popular than ever. “There has been a revolution in naming,” says Laura Wattenberg, who has spent the last decade studying the names we choose to give our children and what those trends tell us. “And the rise of the unisex name tells us a huge amount about the futures that 21st-century parents are aspiring to for their children.” So where does today’s sudden rise in gender- neutral names have its roots? You might assume…

Gemma Garratt, 34, mum to Oliver, four months, says “My gums were really swollen during pregnancy and bled badly when I brushed them. At first, I stopped brushing as much, because I was worried about the amount of blood – but after seeing my dentist, I found out that I needed to brush more.” “I also asked what mouthwash was safe to use during pregnancy and was advised to use one that didn’t contain alcohol. I started to use one twice a day. Speaking to other women at my antenatal class made me realise how common bleeding gums is when you’re pregnant. Now I’ve given birth, my gums have gone back to normal.”…

“Your baby will typically go from having three naps a day, to two, when she’s around eight months old,” says Lucy. She can stay awake for longer between sleeps so, instead of getting tired after two hours awake, she starts getting tired after three hours. “The new pattern of daytime sleep might be that your baby wakes up at 7am, needs a nap at 10am and then another sleep at 2pm,” says Lucy. But this change doesn’t happen overnight. As your baby’s daytime sleep need gradually reduces from three naps a day to two, you may notice that her sleep is a bit erratic and she’s sleeping less on one day than the next. “This is the nap transition period,” says Lucy. “Your baby needs less sleep than she used…

Just as your toddler will feel out of sorts when she’s transitioning her nap times, so might you! You too will have to shift your routine, and perhaps wave goodbye to a treasured bit of time alone. “It really helps if you focus on the positives of these shifts,” says Lucy. “Fewer naps may free you up to start exploring different baby classes. You are moving towards your baby sleeping well at night. And when the midday nap kicks in, it means your baby will be awake again by 3pm, so if you have older children, you’re free to do the school run. Write down a list of five reasons why this shift is a good one – and stick it on the fridge to remind you!”…

In a blender, add half a cup of fresh yoghurt, one banana, half a tablespoon of peanut butter, one teaspoon of mixed powdered nuts (almonds and walnuts) and one teaspoon of powdered flax seeds. To this, add a little water (according to how thick or thin you want it), to make this smoothie easy to drink. You can add a tablespoon of honey to sweeten the smoothie. Add some ice cubes and blend well. Pour in a tall glass, and serve.You can make variants of this by changing the fruit or adding a little chocolate powder to change the flavour, as per your little one’s palate.…

A gentle massage can give your baby proper nourishment and calm your little one’s skin. An oil massage warms and lubricates the system and promotes healthy circulation, while also providing support for growth, sleep, and skin protection. There are many oils on the market to choose from. Picking a certified organic oil assures you that your baby is not being exposed to pesticides or other harmful chemicals. Ayurveda recommends avoiding mineral oil as it is derived from petroleum. It is always a safe bet to use plant-based oils like coconut and olive oil. To save you from the hassle of picking the right massage oil, we got our hands on a few baby massage oils and found the Azafran Organics Baby Massage Oil In A Tube to be one of…

Dear readers, While the delayed monsoons made us wonder if we’d ever be rid of the heat and dirt, now that they’re here, most of us are breathing easy. There’s no denying that it’s definitely fun to splash around; there’s also no denying that with all that lighthearted fun comes the inevitable worry about health and monsoon infections. Fortunately for you, whether you’re an expectant mum or have children running about already, our July issue has everything you need to make sure you and your children have a safe and healthy monsoon. But if that’s not all, we’ve also ensure you step out in style when you do decide to splash around those puddles. Our must-have rain shoes are definitely worth checking out. Now, along with that burst of freshness…

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Maa, aai, ammi… these are not just names that we address our mothers with; these words instantly take us back to our childhood with fond memories of our compassionate and ever-nurturing moms. Mothers, the world over, are also known to be worriers: worrying about their children, family, friends, relatives, colleagues and so on. They tend to worry not only about the health and physical well-being, but more significantly about the emotional and psychological well-being of their near and dear ones. As moms, while we are busy nurturing the needs of others, we often tend to neglect our own well-being. More importantly, while you are indivisibly a mother of your children, you are a woman first. After all, if we don’t care for ourselves, how then can we expect to be…

● Taking a bath in neem water can be extremely helpful. Neem fights germs and bacteria and has been used throughout the annals of Indian history to cure many ailments. Just add some neem leaves to your bath water and wash your body with the neem-infused water. ● If you do step out in the rain, make sure to wash your hands and feet and sanitise as often as you can when you’re back home. This will help keep infections like conjunctivitis and viral fever at bay! ● Never walk around in sandals or open footwear during the rains. Always wear covered footwear and do not wear shoes with rubber soles as it increases the chances of slipping and falling. ● Due to lowered immunity during pregnancy, you are more…

Riley Britain’s most popular gender-neutral name means ‘valiant’. Though more commonly encountered as a surname, designer Stella McCartney named her daughter Reiley in 2010, and it has since rocketed in popularity. Last year, just under two-thirds of babies registered with the name Riley were boys, and just over a third girls. Frankie Once considered just a nickname for boys named Francis and girls called Frances, Frankie is now having a moment in its own right. Though its original meaning is ‘frenchman’, just under two-thirds of the Frankies born in 2017 were girls, and just over a third were boys. Harley Deriving from the Old English words for ‘hare’ and ‘meadow’ (and so translating roughly as ‘Hare’s Meadow’), Harley last year proved the name with the most even gender-split: 51 per…

The monsoons have arrived, much to the delight of everyone dealing with the scorching summer heat. Perhaps it’s even more of a relief if you’ve had a summer pregnancy and have just welcomed your baby. However, along with the freshness a heavy rainfall brings, the season also ushers in the fear of illnesses, infections, and much more. Sometimes, you may worry how you’re going to protect your newborn or toddler against these viruses that run rampant in this season. There is usually a risk for increased incidence in the number of respiratory problems such as pneumonia, otitis media (commonly referred to as inflammatory diseases of the middle ear), among other complications in babies and children. This is because the damp air presents ideal conditions for a virus to thrive. Now,…

When your toddler is aged between 15 months and 18 months, she’ll probably start to transition from two naps to just one, right in the middle of the day. And the signs that she’s preparing for this transition are clear – she’ll routinely sleep through the night, but will resist a nap for a week to 10 days. And you should handle the change in just the same way, working towards her going down for a nap between 12.30 and 1pm. “That way she’ll wake up before 3pm,” says Lucy, “and that means she’ll be ready for bed by 7 to 7.30pm.” What often happens, though, is that toddlers get sleepy before 12.30pm as they prepare for this transition. But if your youngster takes her only nap of the day…

There are some very easy ways to help your youngster sleep well this summer: you could put up a black-out blind at the window; cool down his room with a fan; block out the barbecue chatter with some white noise…and feed him foods that help him sleep. “What he’s eating and when he eats it can have a big impact on how well he sleeps,” says sleep expert Lucy Wolfe. And it’s easy… Have tea early Whatever age we are, our blood sugar rises when we eat, and so do our levels of insulin – the hormone produced by the body to use that blood sugar. The result? We feel more awake and our levels of melatonin, the hormone that helps us to relax and drift off to sleep, reduce.…

Dear Charlene, I had two miscarriages and have never been able to get over the loss, especially the second one. The last few years have been extremely trying and no amount of advice or suggestions really helped me cope. I once read a rainbow baby story online, and it kind of managed to put me in the positive frame of mind. Can you please share a few rainbow baby stories? HARLEEN KAUR, LUDHIANA Dear Harleen, We are sorry for your loss. We understand that there is no greater loss than the loss of a child there are some steps that can be taken to ensure a positive turn around. Do go through the expert tips to cope with a miscarriage in our June issue. We will also bring you some…

Having a baby was what you wanted, and your little one is everything you ever dreamed of. So why is it, now your life is fuller, that your confidence seems to be floundering? And why, when everyone’s telling you you’re doing a great job, can’t you quite believe it yourself? “It’s common for women to experience a dip in self-confidence as they become mums,” says developmental psychologist Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, who runs the New Parents Project. Last year, the results of a 10-year study of more than 84,000 women found a pattern associated with self-esteem and motherhood. During pregnancy, it was not uncommon for women to experience a dip in self-confidence. After giving birth, it typically improved for six months, but then dipped again, remaining lower than pre-pregnancy levels for at…

EAT TURMERIC If you’re not taking your usual antihistamine tablets to ward off hay fever symptoms, help lower your histamine levels naturally by adding more turmeric to your diet. This spice contains curcumin, which naturally reduces inflammation in your body. It’s easy to make a carrot and turmeric soup: soften a quarter of an onion, half a stick of celery and three medium carrots, all chopped, in one tbsp vegetable oil for five minutes; add tsp turmeric and fry for five more minutes; pour in 300ml vegetable stock, simmer for 15 minutes, and blitz; then add a squeeze of lime juice. INHALE In your first trimester, your hormones can make your immune system extra sensitive, and you may develop allergies. Or, if you previously had mild allergies, you might find…

AVOID RAW VEGETABLES Raw vegetables contain certain enzymes which can be difficult to digest during pregnancy. To add to that, raw, chopped vegetables have a tendency to quickly absorb moisture, making them idyllic for bacterial growth. So you must totally skip eating salads or raw green leafy vegetables during the monsoon. The damp nature of the chopped raw vegetables gets them quickly contaminated, providing a perfect atmosphere for germs to thrive and grow, leading to infections. UP YOUR WATER INTAKE Keep yourself well-hydrated to flush out the toxins from the body and to cope with the monsoon humidity. If possible, drink boiled water every time you feel thirsty. When outdoors, opt for juices packed in tetra packs or just sip on coconut water. Avoid drinking fruit juices from roadside vendors.…

Dentist Sameer Patel says “Having sensitive gums during pregnancy is more common than you think – bleeding gums generally are a sign of inflammation, as the gums are trying to cleanse themselves by bleeding. When you’re pregnant, the oestrogen and progesterone levels are raised significantly which has the effect of increasing blood vessels within the uterus – this can also occur in the gums, making them more susceptible to bleeding, but pregnancy gingivitis is reversible.” “Bleeding gums can be disconcerting and painful, but it’s possible to limit the bleeding by brushing your teeth more regularly as the film of saliva, bacteria and food that coats your teeth (plaque) between cleaning, can make your gums more prone to bleeding. It’s best to use a soft brush with a fluoride toothpaste when…

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).…

Forget cats – the champion nappers of the world are tiny babies. Newborns are asleep more than they’re awake, snoozing their way through up to eight naps a day. “But as they grow, babies start to drop their naps because they need less daytime sleep,” says sleep expert Lucy Wolfe. “Their body clocks come into play, coaxing them to sleep at night and to be awake more during the day. Plus, the older they get and the more alert they are, the more they’re developing – they need to use the daytime to practise all their new skills! By the time babies are around 15–18 months old, they will have dropped down to just one nap a day.” So how do you know when your baby is ready to drop…

This is a monsoon anthem sung by all little children across the country, each time their mothers do not want them to go out and play. As moms, we are worried that our little one will catch a cold, viral infection or just come back home covered in muck from splashing around in puddles. Naturally, that means a major clean up job for us, and as a result, restrict their playtime to indoor spaces. Every year, just before the start of the monsoons and perhaps all through the season, mothers everywhere are asking: how do I keep the flu at bay? Is there anything that I can do to boost my child’s immunity? I’ll share with you a few simple tricks that can make the rains a fun time for…

Avocado Most babies love a mashed avocado – if yours doesn’t, try mixing it with banana. They’re a great way to make sure your youngster is having his quota of magnesium and potassium, good for muscle relaxation, and the fibre will help him to feel snooze-inducingly full. Oatmeal “Oats are a rich source of the sleep hormone melatonin,” says Lucy. “And it’s also high in fibre, so it’s filling. Try a breakfast bowl of porridge or a late afternoon snack of two oatmeal biscuits and a glass of milk.” Bananas If ever there was an ultimate sleep superfood, the banana is it! They contain a slumber-inducing cocktail of tryptophan, the amino acid that supports sleep, and potassium and magnesium, which help his muscles relax. Along with other tropical fruits like…

● Don’t use extra pressure and don’t try to straighten the legs when swaddling your baby. ● Avoid the use of flour on the skin and smoke inhilation. ● Don’t press the breast of the baby. ● Don’t pour oil in ears nose, penis or umbilical cord. ● Avoid using powders. ● Do not overheat the baby when it comes to room temperature or covers. ● If possible, ensure you massage the baby yourself. If you must used a trained bai, ensure you’re constantly supervising the massage.…