Innholdsfortegnelse for October 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…

tips All women want to look good during the festive season. But harsh beauty treatments during pregnancy can be injurious to you and your foetus. Avoid going for any kind of chemical peels, laser and electrical procedures during pregnancy. The vibrations and rays sent inside the body during these cosmetic procedures could pose a threat to the foetus. 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.…

You are a new mother; the alarm has become redundant, as you have a live squirming alarm right next to you, who does not even have a snooze button. It is around 4 ‘o clock and your alarm starts wailing. You get up, as if on automaton, get the diaper and wipes, clean your wailing child, take her on your lap and feed her. You look enviously at your husband, who has sound-proofed himself to sleep through this racket. In fact, if you have a smart husband (like mine) and do not live in Mumbai (therefore have more bedrooms then one), he would have chosen to sleep separately. My husband would always reason with me thus, “One of us should get proper sleep at least. Besides, I have to go…

The second half of the Indian calendar is super festive, and if you’re going to be on the family way or delivering then, here are a few things that you should keep in mind to make the most of the festive season and your pregnancy. Snigdha Mishra, a psychologist and mental wellness and behaviour trainer, who herself is counting days to her own delivery, says, “I think we should allow ourselves to just be. You want to dress up for a function, dress up. You want to rest, rest. Sleep as much as you like. Don’t exert. Keep it simple.” BELOW ARE SOME TIPS SHARED BY MOTHERS FROM THEIR OWN EXPERIENCE: Before Delivery: 1 . INVOLVE YOUR HUSBAND Husbands are not mind readers, and may not know what we need…

With the return of the importance of breastfeeding from the mid 1980’s onward, after over half a century of infant formula promotion, mums are increasingly becoming aware of how important breastmilk is for the development and growth of their babies. This return to nature must be gauged with a reality check on how some of the other co-factors play out around the beginning of breastfeeding after a child’s birth. Breastfeeding is supposed to be a ‘natural’ and ‘normal’ continuum after birth. However, labour and birth themselves aren’t that ‘natural’ and ‘normal’ anymore with the use of induction citing reasons such as delay beyond estimated due date, when ‘naturally’ pregnancies can have a term of 40 to 42 weeks. Due to the use of labour-inducing medications, as a cascade of events,…

Even though it is tempting to party till the wee hours, resist the temptation to do so. It is imperative to not get carried away and keep the next day’s schedule in mind – especially that of the children. It is not a wise option to make the children forsake their swimming lessons or play-dates just because you had a late night When the invites start pouring in, start making a calendar woven around your child’s schedule and your own schedule. You may be a work-from-home mother, a homemaker, or going out for a job – festive season does not translate into a long holiday from all your duties. Make a realistic calendar about which events you can attend and which ones you cannot. Also, try to stick to certain…

• Make the child wear some distinctive piece of clothing (maybe a cap, or dresses with big figures etc). • Teach the kids to not accompany any random stranger if lost. Teach them to identify a security uncle and aunty by showing them name tags, badges, uniform etc. • Tell him/her some landmark that it identifies with and ask some security person to escort it to that place. • Tutor even small toddlers of age 3+ to tell their own name and parents name, so the mall authorities can announce over the stereo system. • In case the kid gets stuck in an elevator, teach him to not panic and stay with the liftman. Tell his/her name to liftman. • If they get lost in parking lots, teach them not…

Dr Ganesh Puttur advocates a solid nighttime routine for children. ● They should go to bed by 9 pm every night. Not following a bedtime routine can lead to an imbalance in the system and cause stress, anxiety, and indigestion. There should be no serious activity after 8 pm, so it is easier for them to fall asleep quickly. ● Turn off all gadgets an hour before bedtime. Children are over-sensitive and easily get stimulated by high-energy movies and video games. The mind becomes very alert and senses become active rather than withdrawing from the environment. This can adversely affect cognitive processes and strength of the mind, and lead to stress, anxiety, and hamper academic activities. They may become violent, angry, irritated when they do not get adequate…

From a totally dependent newborn to a mayhem-causing toddler, your baby will take leaps and bounds in her first 24 months. “During this time, she’ll learn to move, her skills with her hands will become more refined, she’ll be able to express herself with language, and she’ll develop emotionally,” says childcare expert Rachel Waddilove. It’s rewarding, if exhausting – just as you get used to one development, another one comes along. The key? “Try and enjoy it because each stage passes so quickly,” says Rachel. Here’s all you need to help you both on the journey… THE TRUTH ABOUT MILESTONES These are the skills your baby achieves at certain stages and are a loose way of measuring her progress. There’s a ‘window’ of time when she’s likely to meet this…

Hello, There’s something about this time of the year that creates a lovely buzz in the air. Beginning with Janmashtami, and going on to Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra and then the big D, followed by Christmas and New Year’s, the festivities are ceaseless! The shopping, the lights, the sweets and the socialising all adds to the cheer that cultural and societal norms dictate... Throw in a little cherub to participate in the celebration as part of the family, and the excitement increases multifold! Of course, there are pitfalls to it all. The air, water and noise pollution to begin with, going on to wastage, unhealthy eating and the less-discussed, yet preposterous, expectation pressures. Let’s delve right into the festivities this year, with a tool to handle each of these head-on…

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There are few things that are as satisfying as pulling off a successful DIY project, especially when a guest asks where you purchased it. This festive season, adorn your house with style, without spending a fortune. This pom pom decoration is so easy that even your little one will enjoy doing it. So, roll up your sleeves and get cracking! You need: Any coloured wool, scissors, glue, any spare cardboard, LED light, glue gun, and plastic glue sticks. STEPS TO MAKE: ➊ Wind the wool around two or three fingers multiple times. Do it at least 30-40 times. ➋ Leave a bit of string from the wool and remove the wool from your fingers. Loop the extra bit and tie it up. ➌ Cut the wool in half. Hold the…

WARNING SIGNS DURING PREGNANCY Pregnancy brings many changes and some of them may appear scary but can be completely normal. However, there are some signs that you must report to the doctor as soon as possible: ● Cramps in the abdomen or lower back spasms which come and go and seem to follow a pattern. ● Bleeding or spotting. ● Excessive vaginal discharge, which makes you feel very damp and uncomfortable. ● Sudden splitting headache which cannot be explained. ● Blurry vision. ● Feeling dizzy and disoriented. ● Excessive vomiting wherein you can hold absolutely no food or liquid. ● A significant decrease in foetal activity. ● When the body temperature crosses 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit. ● Pain or burning sensation while passing urine. ● Severe pain in your calf which…

You may have already decided on the type of birth you want, or you may just be starting to look at your options. While your birth plan is an invaluable tool for getting these decisions set out, it’s important to remain open-minded as your birth might not go quite the way you want on that day. You may find, for example, that you do want that epidural after all, or you might need to be induced. Every labour is different – that’s why we have gathered together the best information from experts who help women give birth every day, plus tips from women who’ve recently given birth themselves. SO, here’s our complete guide to everything from what your first contraction will feel like to finally meeting your newborn. HOW DO…

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).…

Smell This is her most well-developed sense. By two weeks she can tell the difference between yours and another mum’s milk. Sight “She can see from birth, but her eyes will focus best at a distance of 20 to 25cm,” says Rachel. So she can see your face clearly when you’re feeding her. By one year, she’ll see the world almost as well as you. Hearing Your clever baby could hear your voice and other noises when she was in your womb. Her hearing is fully developed by the end of her first month. Taste “Your baby is born with a sense of taste, showing a preference for sweet flavours, such as breastmilk, over sour or bitter ones,” says Rachel. Touch After nine months in your womb, your baby needs…

Hi team, My son is 1.5 years old, and what a brat he is. I find it extremely difficult to get him to eat nutritious food as he is fussy and very stubborn. Since I always turn to M&B for advice, I thought I’d request you to incorporate more articles on children’s nutrition, and healthy food recipes for mums like me. It would really help to offer our tiny tots a variety of healthy snacks instead of the junk that’s available off the shelves. MANJUSHREE DAS, NEW MUMBAI Dear Manjushree, We recognise the need of good nutrition for your precious ones. Rest assured, we are working on bringing a lot of healthy food columns and healthy recipes to our readers in the forthcoming issues. Watch out for some wholesome yummy…

Kids’ room upcycled I’M, The Centre for Applied Arts by Punam Kalra has come up with an exclusive and stylised furniture collection for young children. Colourful, fun-filled designs combine utility with play, study, and sleep. The bunk beds double up for sleep as well as play with the lower space dedicated for storage, study, and games. The compact shelves house books, toys, and more. The collection creates an ambience that is meant to inspire and motivate children to be at their imaginative best. Creative, playful and fun are the words that best describe this imaginative and fresh collection. Wipe off! PEEK-A-BOO Patterns has launched a beautiful range of designer soft towels for kids. The towels are as soft as a mother’s touch so bath time becomes super fun now. The…

THE BEGINNING My husband Neeraj and I got married in November 2011. As a natural extension, we stepped into a well-planned parenthood in July 2013. We always believed in natural living, but were not very diligent, until the day we started planning our baby. That is when we decided to go on a complete vegan, chemical-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, clean lifestyle so that the entire ecosystem of our conception was as natural as possible. This was done under the able guidance of the late Dr Vijaya Venkat of THAC (The Health Awareness Centre). We conceived soon after, in November 2013, and boy, were we over the moon? A mother’s job begins when a new life begins stirring inside her. My case was no different. I ate healthy, joined prenatal yoga classes,…

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Exercise during pregnancy has many benefits for the mother. It helps in making her feel energetic, improves blood circulation, prepares her body for labor, helps her sleep better, and postpartum recovery is also faster. But did you know that exercise during pregnancy also benefits the baby? When you exercise your baby exercises as well. This means a healthier baby, higher metabolism and also a good birth weight. Research has shown that mothers who engage in moderate exercise during pregnancy give birth to babies with birth weight in the normal range.…

FIRST STAGE The first stage covers the time from when your cervix begins to open until its around 8cm dilated. The longest of all three stages, it can last anything from two to 24 hours, with the average being eight to 10 hours. At the start, you may have mild contractions, every five to 10 minutes. Even if you’re not planning a home birth, it’s best to stay put for now – going for a walk or watching a film may be more bearable than sitting in a maternity unit seeing all the other women being wheeled off to the delivery room. “With a first baby, this stage can last days,” says Dr Virginia Beckett, from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, adding, “It might stop and start…

We all look forward to the festive season – a legitimate excuse to ‘eat, sleep, repeat’. Meeting up friends and family, hosting people at home, forsaking diets to indulge in binge eating, staying up till the wee hours gossiping with that favourite cousin… the festive season brings in a much-needed respite from the routine and pressures of daily life. However, while the festivities can bring in a lot of cheer for us adults, it can be a tricky time for toddlers and children, with their regular routine getting upset. As parents, you need to be prepared for a shift in mood for your toddler, and some niggles to go along. Here are some tell-tale signs that your child is finding it difficult to cope with the festivities, and tips to…

In cities, where space is at a premium, malls and supermarkets have become hub-spots for people wanting to shop, unwind, eat and drink under one roof. Malls have become the shining beacons which attract people who want to combine chores and leisure time in one go. In a way, they have also become a perceived safe haven to take out small children where the children get to let loose their pent-up energy away from the harsh elements, and can be effectively engaged by all the shiny and glitzy sights which the businesses in the malls offer. In this age of shrinking real spaces and increased virtual horizons, malls have effectively become a pseudo-playground for our children. Aside from individual perceptions of what a mall is to them, it essentially is…

Breastfeeding uncovered! NOURISH and Nurture hosted a screening of the international life sciences documentary ‘Untying Breastfeeding’ at Little Theater, NCPA. The documentary represents the lives of mothers from all over the world and tells the story of their unheard voices, about feelings of pain and desperation at not being able to breastfeed their baby. For the filmmaker Effath Yasmin, this is also a personal journey. Her own difficult pregnancy, childbirth and the painful breastfeeding that followed resulted in what became her life’s mission to seek solutions, educate and provide the support that women desperately need. The film reveals various unseen and unacknowledged yet glaring factors around birth inventions, poor infant feeding attitudes and lack of skilled breastfeeding support that marks such traumatic experiences along with dismissive approach by the professional…