Innholdsfortegnelse for February 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…

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Think back. Once upon a time, you had spontaneous, rip-off-your-clothes sex. Then you had a baby and – whoops! – there went the fun stuff. Exhausted by night feeds and general mum stress, you’re probably not in the mood as often as you used to be. And, despite the myth that blokes are up for it at every opportunity, new dads feel sex fatigue, too. “However enlightened we are, we somehow think a man’s penis will drop off if it isn’t ‘serviced’ regularly, like a car,” says Dr Petra Boynton, UK-based sex expert and social psychologist at University College London. “But lots of new dads don’t feel like it all the time, either,” she adds. And that’s not the only issue getting in the way of bedroom action. As well…

As you all know, we make it our mission to give you every bit of information and expert advice to help you during your pregnancy and on your journey to motherhood. From addressing various queries to helping you transition from labour to birth, we’re with you every step of the way. Once again, we decided to take things to the next level and bring you a rather well-examined list of baby products, with the help and expertise of renowned specialists and entrepreneurs, but more importantly, mothers themselves. After all, we believe that we have earned enough respect and credibility to be able to identify pioneers in the world of maternity and baby care. THE JURY We pride ourselves in presenting you with a complete and unbiased picture, which is why,…

Naturally, some of you may not be feeling ‘bumptastic’ at the moment. That belly gets in the way of sex, stops you seeing your feet and weighs a tonne, doesn’t it? But your blossoming tummy is doing an amazing thing as it stretches to accommodate your growing baby. So, rather than feeling like a beached whale, discover ways to enjoy your bump and give it the TLC it deserves. Skin deep If your bump gets itchy as the skin stretches, there are ways to tackle it. “Dry, itchy skin can be relieved by using a plain moisturiser regularly through the day,” advises Anitaa Punjwani, mum to Anais, three months. “My doctor prescribed a special bath oil that did the trick,” she remembers. If you’re seriously itchy tell your gynac, as…

Nishita Mehta drives her six-year-old daughter to school and back every day as she does not trust the bus drivers. Priyanka Tandon does not permit her five-year-old son to have playdates at her neighbour’s house since they do not have grill-enclosed balconies and she is unsure of whether her child will get adequate supervision. Karen Mendonca prefers not to take her son to the park as she is always worried that he might fall and hurt himself on the public play equipment. Anushka Lal has her 10-year-old daughter snacking in the transport between ballet, abacus and lateral thinking classes, as she can’t afford to miss out on what the others are into. Laila Khan does not allow any domestic help to supervise her daughter’s play or be the primary caregiver,…

With all the noise about Valentine’s Day, marketing machines make sure that love is literally in the air... and in your face! And when you are new parents, all you want to do is laugh and smirk at all those mushy ads and promotions. After all, who has the time for love in the middle of colicky evenings, poopy diapers and endless feedings? Well, technically, right. But, relationship experts have increasingly pointed out the need for making time for love. Not only will it help you battle the stressors of new parenthood, it will also strengthen your bond even as your relationship goes through a massive transformation. Besides, if you can keep up with showing and exuding love for your partner, isn’t it a great example to set for your…

Do talk about it When you’ve had your kids on you all day, you can feel physically exhausted. In which case, let him know. “A common problem is couples stop communicating and start imagining their partner can guess how they’re feeling. The truth is, he probably has no idea,” says Petra. Do think about what you enjoy“If you want sex to be good, you need to think about what you like and don’t be afraid to ask for more of it,” says Petra. “It’s important you enjoy the experience and feel you have some control over it.” Do ditch the candles You know all those clichés about setting the scene with candles? Don’t bother – you’re not in a Jane Austen novel. “It’s better to communicate honestly about when you…

SONALI SHIVLANI Founder of www.baby360degrees.com, Sonali offers pregnancy and parenting solutions. She is an Internationally Certified Child Birth, Lactation and pregnancy fitness educator. Having completed her certification from CAPPA-USA, Sonali began practicing as a childbirth trainer. Throughout her career, she has offered comprehensive pregnancy programmes, exercise classes and workshops. One of M&B’s expert panelists, she has also authored two books, namely, Super Moms Recipe Book and Prenatal Fitness360. SWATI CHOPRA VIKAMSEY Editor of Mother and Baby, India and Parent and Child, Swati has gained immense domain knowledge in the seven-plus years that she has spent with the publications. Mother to a toddler, she has previously worked with renowned publications, and her experience with Femina Parenting along with her creative writing workshops add tremendously to her repertoire of experience in the…

The advent of a baby is a joyous time. However, there are a zillion doubts about what to do and what not to do, especially for first-timer parents to be. One of these concerns sex during pregnancy. Many people are scared to make love while carrying. Read on to get answers to all your queries about sex during pregnancy. ALL’S RIGHT WITH THE WORLD One of the foremost reasons being the fear of harming the baby. Both partners are unwilling to put pressure on the mother’s womb thereby causing any type of obstetric complications in any way. These fears are unfounded. If you have normal pregnancy, you can safety have intercourse right up till the water breaks. Barring a few cases (see box), most healthy women can have a reasonable…

A5-year-old boy presented with 103-degree temperature with chills and no accompanying symptoms. Urine analysis showed 35 to 40 pus cells, and culture grew E coli bacteria, thus confirming the diagnosis of a UTI (urinary tract infection). The boy had local preputial skin infection along with phimosis (non-retractable preputial foreskin). He was treated with IV antibiotics, following which he made a complete recovery but needed circumcision for the tight phimosis. UTIS ARE OF TWO TYPES 1 Cystitis, where the infection is restricted to the bladder and the patient has no fever 2 Pyelonephritis, where the infection ascends to the kidneys and the patient has high-grade fever The common symptoms are burning or painful passage of urine and vomiting with or without fever (younger infants may not show any such symptoms, but…

● The over-protected child never learns maturity, or the ability to think for himself. This makes the child dependent, while inhibiting his attempts to learn to do things. The message a child gets is that he is incapable of handling himself. Confidence and self-esteem take a beating in this scenario, as he grows up thinking that he may not have the ability to succeed in life without the continued guidance of his parent. ● A child who is not allowed to need and face challenges without parental intervention will not have a well-developed sense of self. Self-esteem in children comes from handling challenges on their own. As Dastur says, “To realise a need and a want, is as important, as having it fulfilled. If the child is never allowed to…

Dear team, I came across my first Mother & Baby three months ago, when I saw a few copies lying around in the waiting room of the gynaecologist. I immediately subscribed to it, and have been an ardent reader since then. My favourite are the stories shared by other mothers and the fashion pages. Your team is doing a great job and I particularly liked last month’s article Pumping on the go, on using breast pumps for the first time as it came very timely for me! Wish you the best! ASHITA SURI, NEW DELHI Dear Ashita, Thank you for your lovely email and kind words. We’re glad our article was of use to you. Feel free to write in to us in case you have any queries on anything…

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Best known for her roles in Balika Vadhu and Rab Se Sona Ishq, 37-year-old actress Malini Kapoor, married to fellow actor Ajay Sharma, welcomed her baby boy Kiyan in December 2017. Originally from Kolkata, Malini moved to Mumbai in 2000 to make her dreams of becoming an actor a reality. Today, she thanks God for being kind to her and has nothing but gratitude in her heart. Malini enjoys travelling and photography, having a small set up at home to indulge in. An actor, a wife, a daughter, a sister and now a mother, Malini is grateful for everything this city and her profession has brought in her life. Mine is a happy story. My husband and I met on the sets of Love U Zindagi, a show on Star…

1 Be affectionate. There are ways other than intercourse, to show affection, such as cuddling or kissing. Both partners need to be patient and understanding of one another’s needs and reactions. Take your time and start with non-sexual physical intimacy. 2 Role of Husband. While a woman’s physical ability for sexual intimacy may have returned, factors such as lack of sleep, may affect her emotional interest. It is very common to have weight gain after childbirth and many women feel that they are so tired by the demands of being a new mother that they have little time for their partners. Also, motherhood, especially for breastfeeding mums, can be so physically demanding that sex seems like another physical demand on her body, not a time of emotional connection with her…

REGARDING FLIGHTS: Before booking the flights, do check with your airline regarding any restrictions on flying during pregnancy. Stick to non-stop flights. Request for an aisle seat for easy visits to bathroom. Carry your favourite munchies for the flight. Stretch your legs every hour. REGARDING LONG DRIVES: Wear the seat belt at ALL times (over the collarbone, under the abdomen). Be very sure before deciding to go on a road trip. Will you be okay being seated and strapped for long? Will the route have spots for you to freshen up and use the washroom? If yes, then go right ahead. REGARDING CLOTHES: Just stay comfortable. Wear breathable clothes and comfortable footwear. For the babymoon, keep comfort foremost in mind. REGARDING MEALS: Don’t miss a single meal. Eat your three…

Pregnancy is an amazing phase and of course you lose your heart to your little baby. But you may be considering going back to work for a variety of reasons. First is, of course, your own career, a sense of achievement and the feeling of being independent. And second is the financial aspect. With today’s growing demands on lifestyle, having a double-income family is surely a plus point. Either ways, the one thing that you should never feel is guilty. Decisions that you make for your own and your family’s well-being do not mean feeling guilty. HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO BEAR IN MIND: 1 Remember quality time does not mean quantity time. Your baby does not need you all the time. However, whatever few hours you are with…

Babies have always learnt about emotions through human interaction, but recent research says that emotions can also be instinctive. A theory called the Bronfenbrenner’s Theory adds that the environmental experiences of babies, as they grow, determines their social and emotional development. Even before the first social smile appears around the age of two or three months, babies can feel curiosity, happiness or distress that they convey through facial expressions and body language. Swati Popat, M&B’s early childhood expert, says that children start emoting from the time of birth. She explains that when a newborn is held in the crook of his mother’s arm, he can look into her face and respond to the sight. Explaining the ways in which a baby expresses his feelings, Swati borrows from Italian early education…

● If you believe an activity may be risky, warn your child beforehand rather than when he is involved in the activity. Often, the parent’s fears get transmitted to the child and the continuous calls to ‘watch out or be careful’ are actually distracting. It has been noticed that children have fewer falls, tumbles and injuries when left to play by themselves than when a cautious parent is around, calling out instructions and ready to leap out at the slightest hint of danger. ● Change your attitude if you suspect that you are being excessively fearful, protective and inhibiting. Get a reality check by asking your spouse for his or her opinion on your views. ● Don’t get carried away by peer pressure. Think of what activities your child is…