Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2019 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 A long walk on a winter afternoon is an ideal way to keep your heart rate up. But if the weather’s uncomfortably chilly, maintain a fitness routine by joining a gym, doing some prenatal yoga, or finding an indoor pool, which takes some of the pressure off of the sciatic nerve. 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.…

“When it rains, it pours”. That old adage could well apply to the adverse press reports that the New Jersey headquartered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been besieged by over the recent past. J&J which has dominated the talc market for over 100 years and which is a household name in India has been facing flack over reports of its talc containing asbestos. After several lawsuits filed by women claiming its talc caused them ovarian cancer, the world was rocked by a Reuters story published in mid December 2018 which disclosed that on their review of memos and internal documents, J&J had deliberately, and for decades, withheld the fact that their baby powder contained small amounts of asbestos, a known carcinogen. Although talc comprises only a small component of J&J’s…

You have a new bundle of joy and your world is turned on its head. You’re not sleeping, you’re trying to decode your baby’s cries, and you really can’t even remember if you ate lunch or showered today. You’re sore, tired and things aren’t quite the same down there. Plus, the idea of feeling sexy again seems like a daunting task. But eventually you’ll adjust, and the things that were so normal in your pre-baby life will resurface. Often, the six-week mark is talked about as a milestone. That’s when you go for a follow-up visit to your obgyn, they examine you, and if all is well, they give you the go-ahead to resume sex and exercise. It’s likely your partner has been on the countdown for this day even…

When planning to work through your pregnancy, start with informing your superiors about the pregnancy. Let them know how long you’ll be working before you go on maternity leave and how long a break you tentatively plan to take. This will give them time to train your colleagues in the tasks handled by you and make the transition smooth. Inform them before you tell your colleagues so that they know you have been forthright and honest with them and also so that they don’t hear it first through the office grapevine either. If you know your work is stressful and demands irregular hours, now is the time to ask for a transfer to a position which has better hours and lesser stress. If the pregnancy is normal and there are…

The alternate nostril breathing technique, known as Nadi Shodhan, will help you rebalance post-birth. Sit comfortably and place the tip of your index and middle fingers of your right hand in between your eyebrows, your ring and little finger on your left nostril, and your thumb on your right nostril. Now press your thumb down on your right nostril and breathe out gently through the left. Then breathe in through your left nostril and then press it with your ring and little finger before breathing out through your right nostril. Try it now – it’s really calming!…

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).…

While choosing a baby monitor, go with what feels right for you and your family. Here’s what you should pick according to tech blogger Adarsh Agarwal, founder of the blog Hear Me Out. ● Many monitors work on a 2.4 GHz frequency that's shared with other devices in your home and your neighbours' (cordless phones, for example). Monitors with DECT technology use a separate 1.9 GHz frequency that can mean less background interference. Choose a model with a frequency of 900 MHz or higher. This will reduce possible interference and increase clarity. ● Find a model with a prominent ‘low-battery’ light. This handy feature alerts you when the monitor has lost its juice. ● Look for a model with a sound-activated light. It flashes when it detects noise, so you…

Going back to work from maternity leave can be a little stressful and overwhelming. When the countdown starts to that daunting day you’re filled with anxiety about how our little one will do in the care of others. You’ve gotten used to those sweet newborn cuddles and spending every waking moment with this beautiful baby you’ve created. You don’t want it to end! That first day back can be very emotional for a working mum. Between the emotional effects, the potential pumping logistics, and the physical stress of it all, you can’t underestimate how big of a transition it will be. Before you return to work from maternity leave, you’re going to want to get as much support as possible. And we’re not just talking about childcare. Here are some…

Multi-faceted PRIYANKA GANJAWALLA took an almost anti-cyclical route after having Ayansh (age 4.5 years) and Aria (age 1.5 years). While we generally see women leaving their jobs and venturing into entrepreneurship or remote working to have more time at home, Priyanka reveals that “I started finding more excuses to stay at home with my babies, ignoring my thriving profession of being a soft-skills trainer and image consultant. I had always been a very on-the-go person, but somehow complacency set in as I began enjoying my motherhood.” Her husband shook Priyanka out of her reverie and made her realise that eventually, the children are going to grow up and she needed to get on with her life as an individual too. “I could have easily returned to being a trainer/consultant, but…

Cervical cancer prevention The George Institute for Global Health announced its first ever Annual ‘Evidence2Policy’ lecture, which would be delivered by Prof. Ian Jacobs, Vice-Chancellor, University of New South Wales. The lecture will focus on his three-decade-long research on the gap between evidence and global action in cervical cancer screening and is expected to provide insights into the healthcare policies in India. Professor Jacob’s expertise in the field of women’s cancers and his initiatives for early detection and screening of ovarian and cervical cancers could provide insights on preventing the progression of these cancers among women. This event will also be a great starting point for UNSW Sydney and The George Institute to work together with partners in India on this topic. The Australian High Commissioner to India, Ms Harinder…

Hello, This is the time of the year when all of us look back at the year gone by and resolve to make fresh beginnings. Keeping this mood of reinvention in mind, we’ve put together a special ‘back to work’ edition especially for you. It should help you take a closer look at certain aspects of pregnancy, birthing and parenting and decide what’s best for you and your baby. From making a smooth transition to work after maternity leave to reviving your career; from handling work during pregnancy to making the perfect birth plan; there’s a lot to inspire you this January. In addition, we have the daunting task of keeping an eye on our tot 24x7 and blindly trusting the nanny, to solve this we have M&B’s definitive guide…

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‘I would say take it slow. It’s okay if you just want to stick to a foreplay for a few sessions to warm up to the idea again’, says Anamika. ‘I was embarrassed about my C-section scars for the first few months so I did not want to hurry into sex’ says Prajakta. Tina has a good piece of advice for you. ‘It took a lot for me to get in the mood before I could have sex. I would constantly be worried about my baby crying and needing me. My baby had to be taken care of by my parents so that I could relax and had some fun time’. Here’s a positive note from Jasmine which will set your fears away. She says, ‘It took a while to…

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Having a baby is like a thrilling roller coaster ride with its crazed ups and downs, which leave the parents thrilled, scared, excited, laughing and crying! For a long time, motherhood was projected as this perfect phase in life where a smiling baby and mother exist in a perfect home. The reality is a ‘tad’ different and thankfully with social media and real mommy bloggers blogging out there, all those unreal scenarios are getting busted. Alternately, the real challenges of motherhood are discussed with honesty, and some much-needed humour. So what really are these truths that a new mum must know about her new baby? We’ve compiled a list of a few things we hope new mums will find helpful: Whosoever talks about achieving a work-life balance, has to meet…

Dear Editor, Even four months after delivering my baby girl, I have been experiencing extreme fatigue and back pain. I have been looking for something that will get me back on my toes. I have tried a few yoga poses and to my surprise, my back pain has considerably reduced. I hope to continue with my yoga practice not only to go back to my pre-pregnancy weight but also to be more calm and relaxed. ANISHA THADANI, MANGALORE Dear Anisha, Yoga will help rebuild your body gently and gradually. So stay consistent with your practice and you will be surprised with the amazing results. – Swati Dear team, I am four months pregnant and I recently subscribed to the Mother and Magazine. I must tell you that it is surely…

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There is a lot of information out there about how you should prepare for maternity leave during pregnancy, plan in the post-natal period and finally return to work. But what about the role of the dad when the mum returns to work? Our culture has placed the woman in the nurturing and caring role. This can put a lot of physical and emotional strain on the mother. Work pressures, as well as home and parenting pressures, can make a woman feel overwhelmed and many times also unappreciated. This is the time for dads to step in and take over some of the chores which will give the mum some breathing space and also feel that she is loved and cared for. Here are some ideas on how dads can help…

Robin Uthappa and wife Shheethal welcomed their baby boy Neale in 2017. While pregnancy was a wonderful, life-changing experience for Shheethal, she explains why it’s hard as hell and also incredibly special — and we love her honest perspective. Hear her story in her own words. IN AMAZEMENT Pregnancy came as a complete surprise to both me and my husband Robin. Yes, we always wanted to have kids but first, we wanted to understand each other better and feel absolutely settled in our marriage. So we started planning in January 2017 and we were pregnant almost immediately. My friends told me that it would take a minimum of six months before I actually conceive because the timing needs to be perfect. I was confident that I had a minimum of…

Miera Asrani is trained at D Y Patil Hotel Management College and Sophia Polytechnic in Bakery. She successfully runs a Cook and Bake Studio named Little Stirs by Meira, exclusively for kids aged three years and above. Meira aims to make cooking and baking a fun element for kids at an early age.littlestirsbymiera@gmail.com Cashew Serra Dura Ingredients: Whipped cream – 250 g Sweetened condensed milk – 6 ot 7 tbsp Marie biscuit – 8 to 9 pcs Cashew nut – 20 grms Method: ● In a bowl, whip the whipping cream and when it reaches just before the peak stage, add in the condensed milk and vanilla essence and whip. ● Refrigerate for 10 minute. ● Powder the biscuit and cashew in a grinder. Note: You can add banana cut…

“According to Ayurveda, everything in the universe – including people! – is made up of the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space,’ explains Seema. ‘And every one of us has a unique combination of these five elements, which are then loosely categorised into three Doshas – Pitta, Kapha and Vata. Each of these Doshas represents a particular bodily energy, and they continuously change in response to our actions, thoughts, emotions and any other changes to our mind and body. During pregnancy and birth, it’s believed that the Vata Dosha can become imbalanced due to the huge transitional changes taking place. But these changes can be rebalanced through diet, rest and care.”…

Every day I find more and more pictures of young mothers breastfeeding their babies in public with an aim to normalise breastfeeding on social media. These stories have spiked exponentially, especially after what happened at Kolkata’s posh South City Mall where a young mother, was asked to feed her hungry baby in a toilet and to finish off her ‘chores’ of feeding her baby at home before stepping out to shop. This expectation is more an appallingly misogynistic comment rather than the ignorance of what normal breastfeeding looks like of baby’s natural needs to be fed on cues and not at certain fixed times. Not surprisingly, there has also been a strong backlash nationwide, to normalise breastfeeding in public through movements like #FreedomToNurse campaign by large mother support groups. India…

On a regular OPD visit, a child came to me with a case of persistent pinworms infestation (enterobiasis). She had been suffering for 5-6 months despite taking worm medications 3-4 times. Based on the medical facts about these worms, certain points were highlighted and once corrected, she got cured. Intestinal worms are a common childhood problem and most children suffer from pinworms. Children complain of perianal itching in the night that is known to cause lack of sleep and abdominal pain. These adult female worms come out of the anus and lay multiple eggs which can cause reinfestation and persistence of the infestation in the family. These eggs survive for three weeks and can remain on undergarments, bedsheets and covers and can also be carried by air and ingested by…

MAHIMA NARULA-CHHANGANI was a high-flying business head of a global online floral delivery platform before she had Miraya (age 3 years). Responsible for ensuring steady profitability of the company, Mahima was working till four days before her delivery. “It was a demanding job that required me to be in the office every day. I was even working (remotely) in my maternity break after I delivered Miraya, but I loved every bit of it” says Mahima who confesses that she would have liked to go back to the same job, had her company given her the requisite flexibility. “I tried my best to prove that I could balance it all, but the company’s business model did not make it possible for me to continue.” A visit to a bookstore to search…