Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2020 i Mother & Baby India

Do you have something to say? Is there any way Mother & Baby can help you in your journey of parenthood? Write in to the editor at this e-mail address: mbeditorial@gmail.com The letter of the month will win a special gift from Sophie la girafe® Hey M&B You magazine is always on my list of favourite reads. Being a first time mum, it’s hard to know which guide book to refer to with millions of them in the market, but M&B always comes to my rescue, being a one-stop shop for me during such a challenging time. Each issue you produce is consistently informative and engaging, and the varied range of topics covered are what makes it a cut above the rest. Can’t wait for the next one! MINAL DASWANI…

ARIES Mum, you certainly have your work cut out for you with this one! Get ready to brave temper tantrums and mood swings – Aries are usually a hotheaded lot. Your li’l one will grow up to be a very straight forward person, and he won’t be afraid to have unfiltered conversations with you and others around them. Get ready for strong opinions, obstinate behaviour and extreme moodiness. On the up-side, you’ll always have an high-energy live wire around you, ever ready for some fun! (Well, at least till the mood lasts). Lucky Colour: Red Strengths: Kindness, confidence, honesty Weaknesses: Impulsiveness, aggressiveness, mood swings TAURUS Taurus babies certainly will seem like a dream for mums, given that they’re one to know their spath very well. Your li’l one will be…

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. The internet bought about an information avalanche on all subjects, including breastfeeding awareness. As a result, education increased across the world, and breastfeeding is now slowly becoming the norm, as it should have always been. Research clearly shows the importance of breastfeeding babies is normal, desired and complete infant nutrition. Even though nursing your child is natural and normal, many mums may hit roadblocks along the road. We’ve rounded up the 12 commonly-faced breastfeeding challenges, and how to overcome them: 1 Difficulty to latch/attach…

“We’re Going Home? But I’ve Only Been Down The Slide 17 Times” WHERE SHE’S AT “Every time I find something fun to do, it’s snatched away from me. Well, I’ve had enough. I’m going to lie on the floor and yell.” WHERE YOU NEED TO BE When you go to the park, it feels like she throws the worst tantrum when it comes to an end. “This is normal,” says Sandra. “Keep your cool and explain that it’s time to go.” Think of something enjoyable to do once you’re home, such as painting, so it’s less of a trauma. “If I Can’t Wear My Peppa Pig T-Shirt, I’m Staying In PJs” WHERE SHE’S AT “Imagine how you’d like to have your clothes picked out for you every morning. Yeah, not…

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…

tips Morning sickness, tiredness and hormonal surges can be overwhelming. It is therefore important to chose a pregnancy confidant, your mother, sister, a friend, a colleague or even your husband. Talk your heart out or even cry out to this person if you want. Amazingly, this acts like a tonic that helps you put up with the hormonal havoc happening within you. 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.…

WHAT IS OVULATION? Ovulation is defined as the release of the egg from the mature ovarian follicle - the time of the month when you are most fertile. If you are trying to conceive a baby, then knowing when you ovulate is very important as you can time lovemaking during this short ‘fertile window’. “Ovulation is the final step in the growth of an egg that a woman goes through during her reproductive years. Normally, the ovaries contain a lot of immature eggs and in the beginning of her menstruation, one of these eggs starts growing under the influence of various hormones. The egg grows in a fluid containing bag called as follicle. Ideally, this egg matures in 12 to 14 days and it is then that the follicle ruptures,…

H Before we go any further let’s get one thing straight: for the majority of women it’s perfectly safe to have sex throughout your pregnancy, so you can stop worrying about harming your unborn baby. For many mums-to-be, though, sex is the last thing on your mind – morning sickness, tiredness and a bulging bump, coupled with anxiety about hurting your unborn baby, isn’t a great recipe for feeling sexy. But whether you’re feeling fat or fruity, your reaction to sex is completely normal. SAFE AND SOUND Do you worry about what happens to your growing baby while you’re having fun between the sheets? Don’t. As long as your pregnancy isn’t considered high-risk, your baby is perfectly safe. She’s well protected inside a sac of amniotic fluid within your uterus,…

A IS FOR… ACTIVE LABOUR “Having the freedom to move spontaneously and not just lying in bed helps to make labour shorter and easier,” says Janet Balaskas, founder of the Active Birth Centre, UK. This is all well and good in the early stages, but how can you remain active during the throes of labour or if attached to a drip? “Using a pillow or bean bag to lean on, as opposed to lying on your back is enough,” says Janet. “Or prop yourself up on your left side to help oxygenate your baby.” B IS FOR… B.R.E.A.T.H.E. It sounds obvious, but controlling your breathing could be the single most important thing you do to make labour easier. “Take slow, rhythmic breaths, all the way down to your abdomen,” says…

Kangaroo care is a skin-to-skin experience between an infant and parent. This method is practised on newborns, usually premature babies. Kangaroo care is a way of holding the infant in a foetal position on the bare chest (between the breasts for mothers or directly on the bare chest for fathers) while the parent is resting in a comfy chair. Here are some frequently asked questions on this powerful parenting tool... WHO IS IT RECOMMENDED FOR? “It is regularly recommended for preterm and low birth weight babies of less than two kgs and breathing independently. But it can be practised on full-term infants too so that even they benefit from mother’s contact. Kangaroo care is a method used to restore the unique mother-infant bond following the sudden separation during the birth…

EDITORIAL Editor Swati Chopra Vikamsey c.swati@nextgenpublishing.net Asst Editor Kriselle Fonseca k.fonseca@nextgenpublishing.net HEAD-DESIGN&PRODUCTION Ravi Parmar ART DIRECTOR Vishakha Khanolkar Palav PICTURES DESK Dipak Gaykar PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Dinesh Bhajnik STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Mahesh Reddy PUBLISHING Publisher Stephen Cyril D’Lima Mother and Baby India is a licensee product of Bauer Consumer Media Ltd. UK MENTOR&SPECIAL ADVISOR Hoshang S. Billimoria MARKETING General Manager-North & East Ellora Das Gupta General Manager-South Girish Shet CIRCULATION MANAGER Kapil Kaushik (North & East)…

MASK IT! World of Born recently launched mommy and me masks as part of their special Twin collection, made using only natural fabrics. The collection is sustainable, wearable, stylish and eco-friendly. The cloth masks are made of organic cotton scraps. These can be washed at home with water temperature not exceeding 30°C (Use delicate programme setting in washing machine). Can be reused as much as desired. Sets are available in popular Born prints. Twenty per cent of the sales proceeds will be given to the Ek Saath Foundation that strives to provide food to the underprivileged and jobless during the pandemic. Price: ₹375 per set Availability: www.worldofborn.com FREE OF GERMS Mee Mee’s baby liquid cleanser can clean everything that your baby uses—bottles, accessories, toys, as well as fruits and vegetables.…

For most parents, working from home is a dream, because it allows you to spend more time with your tot and you may not have to deal with separation anxiety or worry about her well being in your absence. I remember this feeling very well when my kids were still small, and I was setting up this brand-new career. Spending all those hours away from home was heart-breaking! Now, this dream of working from home has come true, and many parents may have realised that it is not the cake walk that they imagined! There are many challenges that come with the turf and trying to manage them effectively can actually prove to be very stressful. Of course, it does depend on the age of your child. Toddlers tend to…

The extra blood pumping round your nether regions is all very well, but what if a cuppa and a biscuit is more appealing than a tumble between the sheets? Believe us, you’re not the only one who feels like this. “My partner and I had a good sex life. But once I was six weeks pregnant I developed morning sickness and couldn’t even open the fridge without throwing up,” says Julie D’Souza, mum to Holly, one. “After the sickness subsided I got sciatica, so we barely had sex till after Holly was born. But we’ve made up for it since!” she giggles. There’s nothing that says you and your partner can’t have fun, though, even if you don’t want full sex. “What’s most important is that you continue to be…

“But Look At All The Fun I’m Having, Mum” WHERE SHE’S AT “Admit it, Mum, it is hilarious to watch my beaker of juice/upma go flying through the air. And your expression after is even better.” WHERE YOU NEED TO BE Toddlers don’t understand consequences and only operate in the now. “When your tot drops her toy out of the car window, she does it because she doesn’t want it right at that moment,” says UK-based psychologist Dr Sandra Wheatley. “That doesn’t mean she won’t cry for it later.” It’s frustrating, but be patient and teach her about consequences. Explain that, if she throws teddy on the filthy bus floor, Ted will be put in Mummy’s handbag because he’s dirty. “Don’t Rush Me, I’m Playing!” WHERE SHE’S AT “Finally, a…