Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2020 i Mother & Baby India

Diwali and the year-end festivities are upon us. By and by, we are all learning to live with COVID-19 with a new set of protocols and precautions. After all, our responsibility does not end with just our own health and well-being, but extends to that of our family and kids too. And what better time to talk about this than the festive season? While things may seem a little subdued, thanks to social distancing, you can still indulge in sprucing up your home, making it friendlier, cosier and prettier for the whole family to spend more time in. So, here's presenting our Home and Hearth special! We recognise that the pandemic has thrown us a challenge where youngsters need to be contained indoors, and yet be engaged productively. We give…

tips It is important to plan your baby’s birth, and learn as much possible about what it would be like in what you have chosen. Whether you choose a hospital, birthing center or a water birth, do a thorough research and make sure your doctor will be able to guide you with your choice and build your confidence for your pregnancy and childbirth 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.…

• Always ensure that the room should be designed to allow a good amount of natural light to come in. • Opt for big windows for better ventilation. • We’re dealing with fragile, tiny humans here, so make sure you use only and only non-toxic paints. • Ensure that your furniture has soft edges, and no sharp corners to avoid any mishaps. • Remember to design ‘built to grow spaces’, which means that the room should be thought of keeping in mind the various stages of growth and age milestones he will reach. He may have a fondness for animals now, but a few years down the line he might have a sudden fascination for cars. So make sure that the room can accommodate these changes.…

Who doesn’t like to be pampered, listened to, and appreciated? Most women love to have their designated go-to person for all their needs, more so during the child-bearing phase of their lives. Do you know why? Well, mainly due to the hormones. During pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, your hormones are all over the place, and this can cause extreme mood changes. This can even result in a mum being weepy, non-communicative, withdrawn and irritable. Which in turn, can sometimes have physiological repercussions as well—appetite loss, sleeplessness, excessive weight gain or loss, etc. If you are currently in the child-bearing phase of your life, it’s time to gather all the ammunition that you can, and rally all the support possible, as this can help you to retain your sanity,…

Bisphenol A, often known as BPA is a chemical found in hard plastics and the coatings of food and drink cans, which tend to behave in a similar way to estrogen and other hormones in the human body. BPA is used to make many products, including water bottles, baby bottles, dental fillings and sealants, dental devices, medical devices, eyeglass lenses, DVDs and CDs, household electronic and sports equipment. BPA can also be found in epoxy resins which is used as coatings inside food and drink cans. The harmful effects of BPA only came to light in 2008. How BPA can harm your child: ● Though animal studies on the dangers of BPA have mixed results, experts believe that BPA can mimic a particular hormone in the body and disrupt the…

DR KIRAN COELHO A succesful gynaecologist and practicing obgyn for the last 30 years. DR DHERANDRA KUMAR Consultant clinical and child psychologist, he is founder and director of Psyindia, and engaged in direct work with children. 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. SONALI SHIVLANI Mumbai-based childbirth educator, certified by Childbirth & Postpartum Professional Association, USA. DR GEETANJALI SHAH Popular Mumbai paediatrician, conducts holistic fitness workshops for pregnant women. ANIKA PURI Childbirth educator, prenatal and postnatal massage therapist, certified counsellor, reflexolgist and a holistic practitioner of women’s health and fertility in Delhi. NUTAN PANDIT Breastfeeding counsellor and natural birth therapist who’s been teaching in New Delhi since 1978. EFFATH YASMIN India’s…

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Shivani Goyal is one of India’s leading newborn and maternity photographers. Her passion for the craft started with clicking pictures of her own daughter when she was little, which caught her fancy and has snowballed into a stellar career. She believes every picture has to be a story in itself, and coupled with her art background and penchant for unique set-ups, she strives to bring the very best to her clients. Her keen eye for details is what she is most loved and renowned for. Website : www.shivanigoyalphotography.com Instagram : @ShivaniGoyalPhotography…

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M&B expert launches Baby & Me programme Our in-house pediatric and childbirth expert Dr Yatri Thacker is a homeopathic physician and an International childbirth educator and counsellor, practicing in Mumbai since the last 18 years. She is also the founder of ‘Homeopathic Healing Centre’ and ‘Baby & Me Programs’ for individuals as well as corporates across the country. Dr Yatri has worked as a stress counsellor/homeopath with The Times Of India for seven years. She has written and published various articles across newspapers and magazines, and been invited as a panelist on accomplished platforms. Besides, Dr Yatri has received prestigious awards including the India Health Professional award, WEE AWARD, Mental health expert –TLSA 2019 among others. Through counseling, apt medical guidance and homeopathy, she strives to helps overcome physical and…

The process of breastfeeding is beautiful However, breastfeeding in an environment of love and support strengthens and supports a mum Early in the postpartum period, most mums feel nervous and exhausted recovering from the birthing experience or from a C-section birth, coupled with caring for a newborn The home—including the family—and the environment are critical in making this process fulfilling for both the mother and baby Research suggests that a majority of young mothers experience fatigue and physical exhaustion along with sleep deprivation, during the postpartum period This is in addition to general body pain, after-effects of medical intervention during birth, piles, haemorrhoids, constipation, and breastfeeding problems These hurdles can be eased with small yet wholesome changes in the environment and home Unfortunately, currently, the pandemic is cause for the…

When in the womb, your baby is safe and secure Once you welcome her into your world, chances are the environment around would not warrant the same From dust mites to air pollutants, pesticide-injected foods to degraded toy quality, all could potentially form an unhygienic chain around your baby Because these things are present everywhere and mock your baby’s life at every step, it’s hard to keep your baby away from their clutches Moreover, your baby’s system isn’t all that strong and sound to fight off the harmful effects of pollutants and toxins acting as uninvited house guests But being a little alert can make a lot of difference to your baby and her life Even if you cannot remove all the pollutants and toxins from her vicinity, you can…

1 Dear doctor, I have noticed that my toddler refuses to eat greens, so we have to camouflage it in order to feed him Most of the times he won’t notice but when he does, he throws a fit Please help Dear parent, First of all I want to appreciate your efforts to feed your child greens Green vegetables have nutrients essential for various important functions of the body One has to have persistence and patience with children, especially while introducing new, healthy food Apart from camouflaging greens, you can try following ways • Serve green vegetables and salad as first portion of meal especially when child is hungry • Try variety of greens and vegetables in smaller portions, this way you help to improve their taste buds • Give…