Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2020 i Mother & Baby India

Breastfeeding, like pregnancy, seems to be a subject that most people have opinions on. “You have too little milk!” “Don’t eat this; it will make the baby gassy!” “Give a little formula to supplement.” Unfortunately however, breastfeeding, like pregnancy, is the most personal, intimate and private journey there is. And a lot of these opinions are perpetuated on the basis of myths! What is interesting, however, is how others’ opinions on this very private matter affect a new mum, often shaping the entire gamut of her motherhood journey. I am a huge proponent of breastfeeding. I went to great lengths myself to induce lactation for little S, born via surrogacy, as I believed that not just the nutrition but the connection established through the act of nursing is inimitable! (Read…

tips One way to bond with your baby while pregnant is to stimulate his taste buds. Particles of food are transmitted to your amniotic fluid, which your baby starts swallowing early in the second trimester. You can also judge his likes and dislikes by observing if there are any movements after eating a particular food! 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.…

Sheryl Salis is a registered dietician, certified diabetes educator and wellness coach. She is the founder of Nurture Health Solutions, a health and wellbeing company offering wellness programs to corporates and individuals Its can get frustrating to wake up and have to head to the kitchen to cook, first thing in the morning. And if that’s not enough, then there’s the hurdle of deciding what to cook for the whole fam, something that everyone would enjoy. We’ve got you, mums. These no-fail breakfast are not only a treat to relish, but are also a breeze to make. Afterall, isn’t it the most important meal of the day! Classic Mango Oatmeal YOU NEED •1 cup steel cut oats •3 cups water •¼ teaspoon salt • Pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg and or…

If there was a training or a course that you could sign up for, which would teach you how to be the perfect mum, you’d find me recommending that every expectant mum go through it! But truth be told, there really is nothing in this world that can prepare you for this rollercoaster that you are going to embark on. There are some things that you can keep in mind though, and its best to begin when you see those two little lines on the pee stick or get a confirmation that your surrogacy or adoption process is finally going through. Fortunately, we have the nine month period in most cases to get prepared. The first solid recommendation that I can give you—trust me, this is coming from being a…

Breastfeeding burns up 500 calories per day. But that doesn’t mean you can gorge up on chocolate and potato chips while you’re feeding your baby. Eating a good, nutrient-rich diet will ensure that all those nutrients are being passed on to your baby while you’re breastfeeding. A healthy diet while you’re breastfeeding will consist of - ● 3 servings of protein ● 5 servings of calcium rich food ● 2 servings of iron rich food ● 4 servings of green or yellow vegetables and fruits ● 3 servings of complex carbohydrates (whole grains) ● Loads of water Anita Sharma also advises including some glactogogues like fenugreek tea, ajwain, jeera, oats and papaya in your diet. Glactogogues are food items that will help increase your milk supply.…

Humans are social beings, and develop social life skills to connect, communicate and care during infancy and childhood as these are the formative years. When a woman begins her pregnancy, she steps into the realm of her embodiment of being a woman, capable of mothering a child. She then becomes the orientation or the core anchor for the growing baby to develop social skills the child uses to learn to communicate and interact with others, both verbally and non-verbally, through gestures, body language and personal intimate interactions. The most crucial intimate exchange of this interpersonal dynamics begins at birth. The physiological communication between the mother and baby during labour allows for movement of the mother’s body to facilitate a safe passage for the baby to arrive. As the tissues, muscles…

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…

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FIRST TRIMESTER Week 1 to 2: Implantation of the egg into the uterine wall. Week 3: The embryo begins to develop the backbone, cardio-vascular system and brain formation begins. Week 4: The three brain sections of the embryo are formed—fore brain, middle brain and hind brain, along with the optical stalk. Week 5: The brain continues to develop along with other organs. Week 6: The neural tube connecting the brain and spinal cord closes and brain hemispheres are formed. Wave activity starts. Week 7 to 8: Brain growth is rapid and the head is larger than the rest of the body, with the hind brain starting to develop. This part regulates heartbeat, breathing and muscle movements. Week 9: The nervous system is adequately developed to function properly. Week 10: Brain…

Google for images of nursing mothers and you’ll see a wide variety of calmly smiling women, nestling their babies against their breasts. Cute, right? Now compare these images to the image of the real-life woman, struggling to find the correct posture for herself, the correct position to place her newborn infant in and feeling like a miserable failure because her baby just doesn’t seem to be satisfied with breast milk! That woman was me with my firstborn. I tried, I really did, but after three weeks of having a constantly hungry and bawling baby on my hands, I gave up and switched to formula. How I regret that now. With my second baby, I was more patient and was better prepared for what awaited me. As a result, I breastfed…

Breastfeeding in Indian culture was common and widely accepted. The moment a baby is born, all one hears are advisories on breastfeeding and bonding. Our scriptures symbolize a mother’s breast as a pitcher full of nectar. So, when did breastfeeding in public become controversial in a breastfeeding-friendly nation? I believe our awkwardness towards breastfeeding is a recent phenomenon, one that is influenced by our obsession with the Western culture and commercialisation. In our pursuit towards modernisation while struggling with our own social and cultural identity, we let misinformation and shame surround breastfeeding amongst many other themes. Growing up, I never saw women being stuck between labels like private or public breastfeeding. Breastfeeding was acknowledged, accepted and an integral part of motherhood journeys. As a birth photographer, I capture the moment…

Everyone is well aware of the importance of breastfeeding babies, for as long as possible. In an ideal situation, it is recommended to exclusively breastfeed a baby for the first six months of his life. But what happens when a mother has to resume work after her six-month maternity leave comes to a close? If she still wants to breastfeed, she’s going to require to pump and store her milk. And that’s where the questions begin. The storage of one’s breast milk can be confusing. But the thing to remember is once you start pumping, it’s important to know how to safely store your expressed milk. Consider these do’s and don’ts for the optimal way to store your breastmilk for longer. HOW AND WHERE CAN I STORE THE EXPRESSED BREASTMILK?…

How does one share life with a sibling(s)? I have heard of when my mother—the eldest of nine children, and her neighbours with a family of 11 children, all lived in the same compound. Mom says things were rather peaceful—with the older siblings looking after the younger ones when needed, all the customary fights, yet all of them privy to a circle of love and support that was impenetrable. Of course, the raucous playing with 20 children was a sight to behold! These are bonds that they have cherished through the years, despite moving on and away from each other. I spoke to three mommies to know how they have seen their children bond and what they do to perhaps nurture that bond. IN IT TOGETHER Preethika Peram is mother…

Dear Editor, Your magazine is one of the very few reads I can never put down. My husband and I recently started planning a family, and Mother & Baby has been an important part of the process. Your issues have helped us anticipate what’s to come. Your in-depth coverage of topics has definitely upped the game. We now feel a lot more confident and are excited for the future! SONALI ROY, KOLKATA Dear Sonali, Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey to mommyhood! We wish you the very best, and we hope to continue to be a part of your journey. - Swati Hey M&B A big thank you to you guys for the hard work you put in every month and for all the support…

JAB WE MET “My husband Chintan, a hedge-fund manager, and I met through a common friend when we were all of 24. Call me filmy, but it felt like we were destined to meet. We clicked like no other, so much so that he proposed marriage on the very next day itself! We just knew we were meant to be together. We’ve lived in New York and Dubai, and now share a beautiful life together with our sons Rajveer and Aryaveer, in aamchi Mumbai. I think Chintan and I connected over the fact that we love growing together, we’re both constantly evolving and putting ourselves outside our comfort zone. That’s what keeps the marriage fun and exciting even after eight years! Even though we spent so much time together, we…

The pandemic has turned all of our lives upside down, and even the best-laid plans have gone awry. Some of us are still reeling under its effects and some of us are trying our best to adapt to this new normal. We, eventually, will have to learn to co-exist with COVID-19, while observing safety measures of course. If you’re someone who thought 2020 was the year to start your family, you may have put these plans on hold due to certain myths and discussions on the internet as to why you shouldn’t. We at M&B attempted to debunk those myths and discuss some frequently asked questions about the effects of the Coronavirus on fertility. WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF CORONAVIRUS ON FEMALE AND MALE FERTILITY? It has been generally known…

SMELL The first of her smell receptors appears between five and 11 weeks after conception. Her nose, which develops between 11 and 15 weeks, is continually filled with amniotic fluid, which can carry the smells of different foods you have eaten. Research has shown that premature babies born as early as 26 weeks respond to different odours. It is her sense of smell that helps to guide your baby to your breast for her first feed after birth. SIGHT Your baby’s eyes are fully formed by 20 weeks, but her eyes will stay closed until 26 weeks. After this, she’ll develop her blinking reflex. By 28 weeks, her eyes are sensitive to light, but her ability to focus and perception of colour won’t evolve until after she’s born. At birth,…

1 BREASTFEED NOW – “A new mother should breastfeed her baby within the first half hour after the baby’s birth,” advises Sharma. Speak to your doctor and the hospital about wanting to see your baby and feed him or her as soon as you deliver. The bathing, measuring, checking – everything can wait. “You need some skin-to-skin contact with your baby immediately and you need to get the first feed in before the baby goes into a stranger’s hands,” says Sharma. A baby is very alert in the first hour after birth and even if it doesn’t suckle at your breast, the contact will establish a bond that will later be supremely beneficial. 2 BREASTFEED OFTEN – A newborn baby will need to be fed at least 10 to 12…

When you first start breastfeeding your baby, you will probably consider getting a breast pump. And why not? Pumping not only enables you to bottle-feed your baby but also increases your milk supply. But with so many breast pumps available in the market how do you know which option is the right one for you? To help you decide we rounded up some of the most useful tips. From making a choice between electric and manual breast pump to the most important features you should look for in a breast pump, we’ve got you covered! ELECTRIC VS MANUAL The first question that will cross your mind while choosing a breast pump is whether you should purchase an electric breast pump or go for a manual one. Electric breast pumps are…

Dr Haim Ginott once famously said, “Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.” These impressions tend to last a lifetime. This is precisely why we need to inculcate and develop good qualities and habits in our children from a very early age. Of all the qualities and good habits that we, as parents, need to instill in our little ones, cleanliness is one of the first. Practicing cleanliness keeps children disease-free and happy. Children need to be taught to exercise cleanliness in all spheres. This way, the principles of good health and hygiene will come naturally to them. Even a slight negligence in following the cleanliness regime can lead to ailments, ultimately giving way to serious illnesses, such as, infections, allergies, etc. Therefore, it is…