Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2019 i Mother & Baby India

Throughout your pregnancy you’ve been focusing on the delivery. But as soon as the baby is born, you realise that it is just the beginning. You know it’s going to be hard work, but getting your head around the reality of being responsible for a tiny human being 24 hours a day is no mean feat. Inspite of the challenges associated with mommyhood, it is one of the most rewarding journeys you’ll find yourself on. The joy on your little one’s face when she sees you as soon as she wakes up, is something you wouldn’t trade anything in this world for, and all the aches and pains are worth every inch of that smile. Being a first time mum can get overwhelming sometimes, too. It’s perfectly normal to feel…

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PRESERVING NEWBORN MEMORIES How you wish you could capture every little detail of these first few days—and years, to cherish them forever! Read on for tips on how you can make sure that these breathtaking memories last forever... Frame a picture: Strong contenders for this are your first few moments with baby right after she was born—with either or both the parents, her first picture with an older sibling, grandparents, a snapshot of that tiny hand with the hospital id, or even a collage. Make a secret scrapbook: You could stick baby’s first keep hands and foot prints here, along with the hospital discharge card and the very first picture, list of first visitors, the clothes she came home in, maybe even a scrap of her first blankie. Create a…

1 As a general rule, newborns need a diaper change every now and then, throughout the day and night. However, don’t wait for the diaper to be “full” or “heavy”. A heavy diaper can cause several problems for your baby, including wetness, leakage and disturbed sleep. Mamy Poko diaper pants prevent heaviness for as long as eight to 10 hours. 2 With girls, always wipe front to back and for boys, clean the whole genital area gently but thoroughly before putting the diaper on. Point your baby boy’s willy towards his feet so nothing can leak over the top of his diaper. 3 Put a lot of thought into selecting the right disposable diaper, on the basis of the baby’s weight, the right fit, and the type of diaper you…

Photographs are a new way to communicate. For some, it’s to communicate their stories to the world, for others, it’s to share stories with posterity. The latter, is precisely what I do for a living. Your kids aren’t going to be this tiny for too long and you may as well make the most of these memories that they can cherish when they grow up. Remember mums, some of the best pictures we have today are the ones with our parents in them. So make sure, you are part of your li'l one's pictures, to help you visually tell stories of your unconditional love for them. THE FIRST STEP You could either capture those priceless moments yourself, or you can hire a professional photographer. This is kind-of obvious, but investing…

Geeta Singh from Mumbai remembers a first birthday party that she attended with her toddler, “The theme was ‘Being Baby’. The hostess, the birthday boy’s mum, had invited only little children (6 to 18 months) for the party. For decoration, she had spread lots of balloons of different sizes and colours. All the toddlers had a marvellous time just being themselves, chasing and grabbing balloons of different colours and sizes. On the other side, a bubble machine constantly released bubbles. That idea was a big hit too. In another corner, family members seated on floor cushions, were narrating stories out of large picture books to toddlers who kept walking in and out of the story corner. Soft baby-friendly poems and Disney movie songs played all through in the background. It…

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 M&B As I am embarking on a two week-long holiday, your travel issue could not have come at a better time! It came in handy for absolutely all my worries as a mum, and I feel a lot more prepared for whatever the trip has in store for us. Travelling with babies is sometimes daunting, so thank you for coming to my rescue! Best, SHRADDHA MANGLORKAR, MUMBAI Dear Shraddha, We’re happy to be of so much help. It’s not always smooth sailing when it comes to holidaying with a baby, and we’re glad to have been your guide through this proccess. Safe travels! - Swati Hi Team, M&B has been my go-to for everything, and we are now planning our third child. I have been an avid reader for…

Haircare for you Herbal Essences has officially landed on Indian soil, with the launch of their shampoo and conditioner range in the country. The Bio:renew shampoos and conditioners in India will be featured across six collections— Argan Oil of Morocco, Coconut Milk, Whipped Cocoa Butter, White Strawberry &Mint, Rosemary & Herbs, Cucumber & Green Tea—each designed to address specific hair care needs. It is also free of parabens and colourants, and is the first ever global haircare brand to be endorsed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. Dry skin no more Breastfeeding can deplete the natural oils in your skin, leaving your nipples dry and sore. The Purelan™ 100 lanolin cream is ideal to restore moisture in your skin, and replish the natural oils. You don’t have to…

This age-old theory that “pink is for girls, blue is for boys” binary is foisted on children by society. The reason is that blue, being a more decided and stronger colour, is more suitable for the boy, while pink, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl. That’s passe and not true at all. An unfortunate result of this pink-and-blue paradigm is that most girls grow up to say they hate pink, while the rest go the other way and proclaim their love for pink as a step towards reclaiming their feminity. Colour binaries hurt children of all genders, whose tastes and likes do not conform to the social norm. In a pink-and-blue world, a boy who loves pink is quite likely to face ridicule from his…

“Bodhi is a Christmas Miracle. It was not planned, but we certainly weren’t taking precautions either. I had dealt with a massive hormonal imbalance that left me unable to ovulate, which motivated us to speak openly about building a family and what our options were. We both knew we would have a child together, with or without our DNA” When Andrea Brown walks into the studio, luggage in one hand and her seven month-old baby Bodhi Rye in the other, she’s a breath of fresh air, and appears incredibly sorted―quite unsurprising, considering how she washed dishes and ran a busy Sunday brunch service at the restaurant, hardly a day before giving birth! The widest of smiles flashed by her little guy is just as heartwarming, and you know where he…

Walk You’re tired and the sofa looks so comfy—we get it. But even if it’s the last thing you feel like doing, gentle exercise will give you more get-up-and-go. During pregnancy, it’s recommended you take a 30-minute walk, five times a week, to fire up your metabolism and help fight fatigue. Buy a pair of trainers you’ll want to put on that offers a cushioned ride and great support, wrapped up in a design that won’t look out of place if you stop off at a café on the way home. Snack Forget biscuits, nothing will give you a pregnancy pick-me-up like Medjool dates, which are packed with potassium, iron, magnesium and natural sugars to provide an energy blast. Tuck into two or three of these caramel-flavoured goodies a day,…

• Always focus on the eyes. If the baby is not looking directly at the camera lens, then focus on the eye nearest to the lens. • You can’t command a baby to look towards the camera; to draw his/her attention, use a squeaky toy. • Do not use an electronic flash when photographing small babies; the flash can hurt their tender eyes. • Do not use a mobile phone with a built-in flash unless you have some way to switch off the flash. • In case the room is not well-lit and a flash must be used, then use an external flash that can be mounted on the camera and swivelled towards the ceiling. The photo is taken using the flash bounced off the ceiling. • Try placing the…

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Swara Rane Swara Rane a portrait photographer, specialises in maternity, newborn, kids and family portraits. She has a passion for creating sustainable and timeless pictures, and her overall aesthetic is simple and classic. Ankit Chawla Through his brand, Ankit always aims to create an experience that makes for an unforgettable memory, stemmed purely out of a love for children. The self-taught photographer works from his natural light studio in New Delhi to produce delicate, pure and soulful pictures of newborns, families, children, and expectant parents. Shruti Tejwani Shruti started off in 2008 and since then, has built a unique presence on the newborn photography scene with her shooting skills. An alumni of the London school of photography, she has shot with celebrities, reputed families, leading fashion designers and jewellers. Her…