Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2020 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 India’s…

I remember coming across an Instagram profile called @pooja_and_norah during one of my endless scrolling sprees. The bio said “We are celebrating the differences and changing the narrative”—the profile is proof of that. Thirty six year-old Pooja is a former interior designer by profession, and her chronicles of life with her two year-old daughter Norah have made her a known face in the social media circuit. But that’s not what stands out. Li’l Norah is special. Her challenges are her strength. Her smile will tug at your heartstrings, and her limitations are anything but a setback. Mum Pooja is a staunch special-needs advocate, and her campaigns—which have seen participation from a number of big B-town celebs—continue to successfully de-stigmatise the norm around children with Down syndrome. This little girl was…

On an average, by 24 months, your toddler is ready to learn the rudiments of self-care skills/ tasks. But be prepared for some resistence if you try to help—she will want to do everything herself and shout a big “NO” if not allowed to have her own way! Here are some pointers you may want to use to promote self–care skills in toddlers. ● When you help your toddler at self-care skills, verbalise each action. For eg, after you are done with brushing her teeth, say, “Okay, now let us rinse your mouth with water, so the paste goes away.” A child will imbibe the information due to constant reinforcement. ● She will imitate everything you do. Therefore, be patient with her. Let her work at her own pace. Refrain…

1. EXPECT THEM Tantrums are a natural part of your toddler claiming control. 2. WAIT IT OUT Make sure he’s safe and once he’s calm, reinforce the rule that triggered the tantrum rather than trying to reason with him. 3. STAY CALM Try not to feel embarrassed or give in if you’re out in public. 4. DIRECT HIM If you need your toddler to do something like put his shoes on, don’t ask him to do it – tell him, ‘It’s time to put your shoes on now’. And make sure he does it. 5. PRAISE LIKE MAD When your toddler does what you ask, let him know you’re pleased and give him a cuddle. If it’s a tricky area, in future make it into a game by getting him…

Bigger boobs, glossy hair, more attention than is strictly necessary, the chance to splash the cash, a healthy lifestyle, and bringing a whole new life into the world – gosh, pregnancy is wonderful, isn’t it? We want to celebrate all that’s great about expecting a baby, so join us at M&B on our pregnancy journey of joy! What a boob! While your back end may resemble that of a double decker bus these days, your top deck is becoming more Jordan-esque. “I’m normally as flat as a pancake,” says Jyoti, mum to Bhakti, three, and 32 weeks pregnant. “But during both my pregnancies I’ve gone up two cup sizes and love my new-found bustiness,” she exults. You’ve got pregnancy hormones to thank for your expanding chest, as UK M&B expert…

The following tips may help you get the sleep you need during pregnancy. However, if your sleep disturbances are severe, talk to your doctor. EXTRA PILLOWS: Pillows can be used to support both the tummy and back. A pillow between your bent knees can help support the lower back and make sleeping on your side easier. Some specific types of pillows include the wedge-shaped pillow and the full-length body pillow. RIGHT BEDDING: Make sure you have light cotton bedding for the hot summer months and warm bedding for cold winters. You can also choose a design that appeals to you and makes you feel good. AIR-CONDITIONER, FAN OR HEATER: There’s nothing worse than getting into the bed when you’re sweaty. Investing in a fan or an air-conditioner is a good…

Effath Yasmin is India's leading IBCLC, a biodynamic craniosacral therapist from Mumbai, India and founder of Nourish & Nurture. Her special interests lie in infant oral and sucking dysfunction, tongue-tie assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, biomechanics of breastfeeding and treatment of birth trauma, anxiety and depression. Yasmin serves on the national board of Birth India and international advisory board of ICAP (International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals) and GOLD Conferences. She is also the producer and director of an award-winning international documentary film Untying Breastfeeding screened across many countries.…

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• Evaluate your priorities. Do you want to prove yourself right or do you want to do good for your children? • Learn to recognise your stress triggers, before they lead to an explosion. That way if you find yourself losing control, you can bring yourself back on track. • Fight fair without resorting to name calling. Be affirmative about what you want and say it rather than blaming your spouse. • Don’t make your kids choose between the two of you during the fight. • Don’t argue about your children in front of them. • If you are unable to rein in your anger in front of your children, seek professional help. Going to a counsellor to discuss this can help put things in perspective.…

Baby massage is a great way to bond with your baby and has been practiced for centuries in our country. When you go to buy baby oil for massage, it is important that you choose an oil, which is best suited for your baby’s skin. Dr Pankaj Parikh, Mumbai-based paediatrician, says, “You can choose between vegetable oils, mineral oils or emulsions and lotions. Best to use are unrefined vegetable oils, which absorb quickly and carry many health benefits.” 1 Getting started You can massage your baby from birth. This is known to have a calming effect and is a great way to relax your baby. Dr Parikh says, “When you give your baby a massage, it stimulates her nervous system. This helps improve blood circulation in her body which is…

Every baby is born with 100 billion brain cells. Some of these are connected at birth, but most of them are not. It is these connections that will happen in the first five years. Therefore, more the connections, the smarter and more efficient will be your child’s brain function. But between feeding, changing nappies and catching up on lost sleep, the focus is never truly on making these connections. As your child grows older, your focus may only be on whether he sits, stands, walks and talks on time. You may fail to realise that these developments are connected to brain growth, which means that just like you take care of feeding your baby, you also require to focus on feeding his growing brain too. Here are some brain-boosting ideas…