Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2019 i Mother & Baby India

Dear mums, Come August and all the festivities begin to churn in one after the other, reaching a crescendo around October, quickly spiraling down to the celebrations at end of the year. It only seems fair then to bring you a bumper festive issue right at the peak of the season. With maternity ethnic fashion, a spread of fusion dessert platter recipes to look up, a whole range of gift hampers to choose from and the glamorous couturier Nishka Lulla on the cover, this one promises to be a treat. If you are pregnant, we will tell you how you can make the most of it, and throw in a little item on how you can futre-proof your pregnant body. You'll also find styling tips for you and baby, and…

MAKING A DIFFERENCE The Progeria Research Foundation, the only organisation in the world dedicated to discovering treatments and the cure for children with Progeria, recently announced the launch of ‘Find the Children—60 in India with Progeria’ campaign. The campaign is designed to create awareness among the general public and healthcare providers, in order to locate and assist children with this rare and fatal rapid aging condition. The India search calls for the public’s help in finding undiagnosed children with Progeria, so they can have access to treatment and healthcare guidelines that can give them longer, more active lives. Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) is a rare, fatal genetic condition characterised by the appearance of accelerated ageing in children. Children with Progeria die of heart disease at an…

Let’s be honest, a Diwali without the extravaganza of fireworks is hard to imagine! The chakras, fooljhadis, and anars are reminiscent of every Diwali celebrated as a child, but with the alarming effects of noise and air pollution, there comes a time when we learn the art of compromise. And not just us adults, kids too need to be taught the importance of going green, and we need to start ‘em young. In the spirit of leading by example, we at M&B have switched to a completely green and eco-friendly Diwali this year, and we want to share our little tips and measures with you- NATURAL COLOURS FOR RANGOLI What’s Diwali without some intricate yet elaborate rangoli to welcome your guests? Go all out this Diwali but definitely go greener—ditch…

Shikha Murarka is the founder of ‘Mishmash’, one of India’s fastest growing, exclusive boutique bakery brands. Known for their unconventional flavours and designs, their clientele includes Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Ranveer Singh and the Ambani family, to name a few. She also conducts workshops in various parts of the country. We’ve all seen sweets evolve over the years, and fusion desserts seem to be all the rage lately. Despite our best efforts to feast conciously during the festive season, once in a while, it’s okay to let loose. These unique fusion yummies celebrate the best of Indian sugar delicacies in the most modern way, and anyone who bites into them will definitely come back for seconds! Kalakand Brownie INGREDIENTS 150g White Chocolate 70g Butter 1Tsp Baking Powder 95g Flour…

A friend once said, “Once we get to Ganesh Chaturthi, the lights stay on and festivals don’t stop until New Year.” This statement is almost true and we are at that time of the year when everyone around the country gets into festive mode ready to decorate, pray, eat, party, spend time with loved ones and go on holidays. For some, it’s also going to be the most important time of their lives; a time to welcome a new addition to the family. If you and your partner are expecting your baby during the holidays, here’s a check list that will ensure you enjoy the revelry and have all your bases covered too. EMOTIONS ON HIGH Family dynamics can be tricky at the best of times. With pregnancy hormones in…

TROUBLE-SHOOTING This incredible organ is pretty tough and, although problems are rare, it doesn’t always perform perfectly. Here’s the lowdown on what can happen. Placental insufficiency Even at full term, your placenta should totally support your baby. But occasionally it winds down and your blood stops flowing through it. Your midwife can check its efficiency by monitoring your baby’s activity. Vidya Iyer, mum to Vishal, two, and Rohan, six weeks, was told she had placental insufficiency with her second baby. “At 37 weeks, I was concerned that Rohan wasn’t moving a lot. My doc referred me for a scan, which showed that my placenta wasn’t working properly. I was induced into labour that night. I dread to think what would have happened if I’d ignored it.” Placenta praevia Your placenta…

Meet the EXPERT M&B’ panellist Sonali Shivlani is an Internationally Certified Pregnancy Consultant and a child nutrition counsellor. She is the executive director of CAPPA India, and also trains aspiring birth professionals to achieve certification in pregnancy, birth and lactation counselling. The second half of the year is always a flurry of festivals, starting with the Ganesh Utsav, Eid, Navratri, Diwali, Christmas, and the grande finale—New Year’s Eve. Naturally all this means partying, eating out, lots of family and friends visits, and more. While at it, even the most health conscious person will have to compromise on their eating standards. But what about the kids? They are still growing and they have a lower immunity than us. The food colourings in sweets, the excess sugar in the treats, the poor…

Peeling skin: This is normal in babies born past their due date, and clears up in a couple of weeks. Baby Acne: Pimples usually disappear within a few weeks, and are known to be caused due to yeast. No treatment is needed. Eczema: An itchy rash may appear on the face or body, in response to a trigger, and is common in children who have a family history of asthma, allergies, or atopic dermatitis. Use a mild soap and apply moderate amounts of moisturizers. More severe eczema may need medical intervention. Cradle cap: Also called seborrheic dermatitis, it appears as crusty patches of scaly skin on your baby’s scalp and may be caused by too much oil. You may have to use medicated baby wash or creams to help with…

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Shilpi Sharma is a certified image consultant, and the owner of an online kids’ portal called ‘Indie Project Store’ in Telangana, known for their kids apparel line ‘IPS originals’. They also launched a Mum & Me line in collaboration with celebrity mum Prithi Ashwin It’s that time of the year again, time to sparkle and shine! You may rush to the mall to fill up your shopping carts, or scour through the millions of online stores to find the outfit that truly lets you celebrate in style. But with the number of options at your disposal, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed, wondering what to look at, or where to even begin! And if that wasnt’ enough, it suddenly dawns on you that you’re shopping for more than one person,…

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Pregnancy or pre-natal portrait shoots have been in vogue for a while now. When you spot an expecting mum donning those gorgeous maternity gowns, figure-hugging baby bump-friendly short dresses, and those pretty tiaras that give you the princess-vibe, it is an all-too-familiar image to most of us, a beautiful one at that. Having captured over 400 of such portrait sessions with expecting couples from over 10 countries, I can tell you this much—the desire to ape the western culture is seemingly strong, especially when we are a country filled with culture, diversity, colour and beauty that knows no bounds. Three years ago, I decided that I would try and imbibe our ethnicity in maternity portraits, as I did receive a lot of requests to have kids captured in ethnic outfits.…

YOUR SKIN It’s normal to… develop dark patches of skin, which are called hyperpigmentation. “This is caused by higher levels of oestrogen, progesterone and melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH), which produces more melanin,” says Anne Deans, UK based ob-gyn. “So areas that were already darker, such as nipples, genital skin, armpits and inner thighs, tend to get even darker. Some women also develop a dark line from the belly button to their tummy, a ‘linea nigra’, which again is completely normal.” You can also expect stretchmarks to form around your bump, breasts and bottom. “These are caused by your body’s rapid growth and the skin’s elastin and collagen becoming thinner and breaking. At first, the marks look reddish and purple, then fade to white,” says Anne. Rashes are also usual in pregnancy.…

• If you can feel the vibrations and the blasts are intense, you are too close and this can damage the baby’s hearing. Protect your child’s hearing and your own. • If it’s too loud for your ears, it’s definitely too loud for your baby. • Find a safe place far away from where the fireworks are being lit. This way you are safe from any sparks or stray debris. Watch the display from your car if possible. • Use ear muffs or cover your baby’s ears with your hands. • Ideally, place the infant in a sling or keep your baby close to your body to provide safety and security. Your baby may get uncomfortable, overwhelmed or scared by the noise, crowds and excitement. If reassurance does not work,…

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…

Multi-chair to mini-table Children grow oh-so-fast, and keeping this in mind, Joie has desgined the Multiply 6in1 to grow right along with your baby. It can be used in six different modes—including reclined highchair, traditional highchair, booster seat, travel booster, child’s chair, and mini play table and chair. Out with the highchairs that serves their purpose for hardly two years. With Multiply 6in1, you’ll be able to adapt to every age and stage, from six months all the way up to six years. It also offers total ease of use, with push button adjustments, wipeable fabrics, an easy clean tray, plus a dishwasher-safe tray insert. Available at Mothercare, ToysRus, IconicKids, Amazon, Firstcry A joy ride! The Mee Mee baby pram lets your baby sit comfortably and feel safe, along normal,…

Couturier Nishka Lulla Mehra is a force to reckon with, in the Indian fashion industry. Given that her mum Neeta Lulla is often referred to as the ‘Czarina of India fashion,’ that should come as no surprise. The young entrepreneur is the brainchild behind two well-established clothing lines: Nisshk, the traditional fusion line and Nishka Lulla, the boho traveller chic prêt-e-porter line. Fashion came to her naturally, after spending time at her mum’s workshops and fashion shows. But for the award-winning designer, these days, life is all about an exciting new project—being mum to eight month-old Miraya. AN EXPECTED SURPRISE Four years after I married my husband Dhruv Mehra, we were certain that 2019 was the year to start a family. And so it was! Even though it was planned,…

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1 PREPARE YOUR MIND BY TAKING NOTES Getting yourself ready mentally can really put you in the right frame of mind for becoming a mum. “It’s a good idea to keep a journal and write down what you think you’ll love as a parent, what you know you’ll miss about your non-mum life and what you’re most worried about,” says UK-based psychologist Mia Scotland. “This can help you process your hopes, fears and worries. Later, you can read it back to see how accurate you were, too.” 2 REDUCE HAIR LOSS BY DEEP CONDITIONING You may notice your hair becomes thicker in pregnancy, so it’s tempting not to bother giving it extra love. “Higher oestrogen levels lengthen the hair’s natural growth cycle,” says UK-based trichologist Marilyn Sherlock. “But, once your…

Meet the EXPERT 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). 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…

One out of three women experience urinary incontinence. For them, pelvic floor exercises can help gain control of bladder, life and self- esteem, making those leaks manageable. Pelvic floor muscle supports your vagina, uterus and bowel, so keeping your pelvic floor in good working order is beneficial for women of all ages and stages of life. Kegel exercises are done to strengthen muscles of pelvic floor. Kegel exercises are a simple and inexpensive way to prepare for childbirth and improve muscle tone after delivery. Additionally, this exercise relieves symptoms of various problems that result from weakened Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM): urinary stress incontinence and prolapsed uterus, cystoceles, urethroceles, and rectoceles. These exercises can be done both by men and women and can increase the strength of pelvic floor and improve…