Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2021 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…

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Let’s get the facts straight. You’ve got a baby inside you and it needs to come out. But do you really need a plan to achieve that? Isn’t it just a question of biology? And, even if you do embrace the concept of writing out your birth requests, won’t you still end up furiously shredding it during labour when nothing is going as you intended? The answer is, probably. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make one to help you process what you’re about to go through. Though birth plans are unheard of in India, and we cannot really control much in our hospitals, speaking to your doctor may help empower you. Many new age birthing centers also support and encourage you to choose your birthing style. “Writing a birth…

MEET THE EXPERT Sara Patience is a paediatric nutritionist and mum of three, nurtureand nourish.co.uk ORANGE TORNADO Cut up strips of orange pepper and spread with cream cheese for a tasty vitamin A-rich snack. CAPTAIN SARDINE Mash a small avocado with a 120g tin of sardines to create a paste and spread on strips of toast for an omega 3 and vitamin C boost. INCREDIBLE LENTILS Mix 90g of cooked rice and 20g of cooked red lentils together, then roll into small balls.They deliver a useful kick of iron and are just the right size for little ones to feed themselves. BERRY BLAST Blend a handful of frozen strawberries and some fresh spinach with two tablespoons of yoghurt to make a purée packed with iron and vitamin C. DOCTOR PEANUT…

• Avoid comparing between children to avoid unnecessary negative reactions. • try to be the best model you can, as young children learn by imitating you. • if and when your child gets out of control, first calm her down and then find out what is wrong. try the tested method of holding both her arms so she can’t hit out. Also, try to pick her up, hug or distract her in some way. • never raise your voice or scold her when she’s already upset. • Always explain the reasons for your strong reactions when she has misbehaved. tell her that you love her but you did not like her misbehavior. • if your child (18 months to 3 years) cries when you leave home, get the caregiver to…

Weaning is a subject that tends to polarise people. There are the baby-led evangelists who won’t spoon anything into their little one’s mouth—it’s all cubes and batons. Then there are those who prepare endless ice-cube trays of mushed veg. And while lots of parents are somewhere in the middle, trying a mixture of purée and finger foods, many wonder if these two approaches really are the only way to introduce a baby to solids. When ex-Waitrose food buyer Lydia Garrett started offering food to her now three year old son, Atticus, at six months, she followed her health visitor’s advice. “I gave him baby rice, then mashed potato mixed with breastmilk, then blended veg, but he wouldn’t eat any of it,” she says. “I couldn’t blame him—it looked so unappetising.”…

It’s been over a year, and for most of us, life has come a full circle. From being in denial, to frustration and finally, the acceptance that the pandemic is here to stay. We at Mother and Baby were on the journey with you— finding our own path as we fumbled and grabbled, holding your hand, and also coming to our own. And as we walked the path, observing, supporting and guiding you, we realised now more than ever that pandemic or not—a mum’s job continues. There’s no ‘work from home’ for mamas, no lockdown from mommy duties and hardly any restrictions when it comes to parenting. It’s the ultimate ‘essential service’ functioning ‘round the clock. Our May issue pays homage to tireless parenting, by covering every aspect, every nuance…

For someone who spends a large part of her day around mums and babies, I was pleasantly surprised when Tarveen tells me that parenthood was never part of her plan. “We enjoyed our freedom with no responsibilities,” she says. She does not shy away from admitting that finding out about her pregnancy was more of an emotional breakdown than an unparalleled joy—after all, a baby of her own simply wasn’t the goal. However, as this new mum gets in front of the camera for a change, she looks back on a tough nine months that made way for an unconditional and deep-found love for her baby, and gave her a brand new outlook to life. Hear her story in her words.... THE TWO OF US I worked a nine to…

Parenthood brings immense joy and happiness. It also brings a feeling that life is complete and purposeful. However, when there are complications related to conception and pregnancy, the journey becomes painful and fearful. Prolonged cycles of fertility treatments and medications make matters worse. But there is no reason to be disheartened as there are various natural ways which can help in increasing a couple’s fertility. Numerous studies have shown that specific changes to lifestyle can help boost fertility, and better the chances of healthy ovulation thus, facilitating a healthy pregnancy. Certain elements play a major role in determining fertility. For a woman to be fertile, she must produce a viable egg in each menstrual cycle, and the man should be able to produce potent and healthy sperms, which will fertilize…

If you really don’t want to write a plan, that’s fine. But make sure you don’t go into complete denial about the fact that you will be giving birth. Even if you can’t bring yourself to put pen to paper, do the following: TRY AN ANTENATAL CLASS ‘This will help you start to get ready mentally and physically for the birth,’ says doula Nicole. You’ll pick up tips and find a new support network, too. DISCUSS THE BIRTH WITH YOUR PARTNER ‘Whether it’s your husband, boyfriend or mum, your birth partner is an essential part of any mum-to-be’s team,’ says Nicole. ‘If you’re on the same page about what’s important to you during the birth, they’ll find it much easier to support you.’ RESEARCH, RESEARCH Fancy learning about the pros…

1 Don’t compare yourself with other mums. Everyone’s experience is different. Just because your friend says she fell in love with her baby straight away, it doesn’t make her a better mum. 2 Be honest about how you’re feeling. Open up to a friend or speak to your health visitor. 3 Have realistic expectations. Remember, it’s perfectly normal not to bond with your baby on day one. Motherhood is a massively life-changing experience, so allow yourself the time and space to get to know your newborn.…

When Prajna Mohanty, 29-year-old mum to Shruti, 12 months, was asked to share her experience with household toxins, she said her angel was absolutely healthy and fine. Further, she added that she bought only high-end international products for her baby and did not even “apply powder or soap on the little girl’s face.” This is the normal mindset among most parents— substances that do not come in direct contact with the tot are not considered a threat. Even Prajna’s doctor had not specifically advised her against using any chemical products around the house. However, when the presence of possible toxins in floor cleaners or wood polish was pointed out to her, Prajna’s expression changed. “Like all very young children, my daughter too licks the floor sometimes. Nothing has happened so…

Dear Swati, I cannot thank you enough for coming to me when I needed you the most. When I found out I was pregnant, I thought it was going to be the most magical moment in my life but instead I was nervous, anxious and scared for what the future would hold. I felt this way for the entire first month. Then, I came across M&B and it turned my life around! Reading your content put my at ease, and especially reading your cover mums’ stories truly made me feel like I’m not alone. Thank you! RIYA JAIN, MUMBAI Dear Riya, We’re happy to have been there for you in your time of need. At M&B, we strive to hold your hand through the many ups and downs that motherhood…

Nutritionist Priya Kathpal and Kaushani Desai, an Art of Living Ayurvedic cooking expert and author of the very popular Sattva, The Ayurveda Cook Book, share some recipes that feature seasonal ingredients and are sure to satisfy your kids and keep them coming back for more! Get creative with veGetables You are spoilt for choices when it comes to summer vegetables. Take advantage of the season by loading up on the perfect warm-weather vegetables that not only taste amazing but are packed with vitamins and minerals that a baby needs. cucumber: With 96 per cent water content, cucumber can be an excellent way to help your child stay hydrated in the summer. Rich in fibre and low in calories, this humble vegetable perfectly fits the bill of a healthy snack. Reap…

1. Read that novel you bought last year and couldn’t complete as you were busy. 2. Take a short walk amidst nature. 3. Do some gardening. 4. Listen to some uplifting music or to a podcast. 5. Write a few lines in your journal. 6. Go social on Facebook. 7. Get some exercise in the gym. 8. Practice yoga and meditation. 9. Engage in a hobby. It could be music, dance, a sport, cooking or baking a favourite dish. 10. Shop online if you do not have the time to step out of the house. 11. Go for a cup of coffee with your girlfriends. 12. Pamper yourself to a facial, massage or pedicure. 13. Watch a movie at home. Do it in parts, if necessary. 14. Grab some pencils…

Just saw those two lines on the home pregnancy test? That is super exciting if you have been planning the pregnancy, or overwhelming if you have been caught by surprise. The very first thing that you experience during your pregnancy is the huge wave of emotions. Understandably, as this is a life changing event, and something which brings with it happiness and joy—but at the same time a lot of responsibilities. Besides, these emotions are also fuelled by those pregnancy hormones. Hence, don’t be surprised if you find yourself excited one minute, weepy the next and anxious in the third. All this is very normal and expected during pregnancy. The very first change that most women look for is changes in the abdomen. Most women keep checking their silhouette in…

So if you signed up for the London Marathon, you’d find the time to run around the block a few times beforehand, right? And if you booked a bucket-list holiday to climb up to Machu Picchu, you’d at least take the stairs instead of the lift for a few months, yes? Well, now you’ve bagged yourself a ticket for one of life’s biggest moments —your baby’s arrival, no less —here’s a simple, one-minute exercise that, if you do it every day, can help you have an easier birth. Too good to be true? No, the Easy Squeeze exercise tones the very bit of your body that’s going to help you push your baby out. “Toning your pelvic floor muscles can help make the first and second stages of labour quicker,”…

There are two life stages in the early life of children, the sum total being eight stages in an entire life span of an individual. We may look at each stage wherein psychological issues are generated in that stage and need to be resolved satisfactorily before going to the next stage, till the eighth stage is reached. All the stages are also built on the supporting foundations of the first stage. STAGE I (0 TO 18 MONTHS) • If the infant is well looked after, nurtured and loved, he develops trust, security, and optimism. If the care and upbringing are negative, the infant becomes insecure and mistrustful. • The emotional experiences of newborns and young infants usually occur during their interactions with mothers/caregivers while feeding, comforting and changing. • They…

Baa Baa, Black Sheep Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, Three bags full. One for the master, One for the dame, And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane. Little Boy Blue Little boy blue, come blowyour horn Thesheep’s in themeadow,the cow’s in thecorn Where is that boy who looks after the sheep? Under the haystack fast asleep Will you wake him? Oh no, not I For if I do, he will surely cry Oranges and lemons Oranges and lemons Sold for a penny All the schoolgirls are so many The grass is green And the rose is red Remember me when I’m Dead, dead, dead, dead, dead!…

* Keep your kiddo clean and dry – especially his hands * Keep your home as clean and dust-free as possible. ensure that the walls don’t chip and buy a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner and a filtered air-conditioner * Wash your hands before picking up the baby * make sure that your kid’s crib or bed, playpen and toys don’t have any peeling paint * if your tot is a baby or a toddler, prevent him from chewing on anything that is not food * use everything as organic as possible…

● organic product means fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat that are grown using organic fertilizers designed to encourage soil and water conservation as well as reduce pollution and health complications. ● Check for an approved organic label on the produce you buy, as not every product that mentions ‘natural’ means organic. ● organic food contains pesticides, too, just in lesser quantities and probably some different chemicals, so washing thoroughly is still a must. ● organic foods are not necessarily any more nutritious in terms of the vitamins and mineral they offer for your baby than non-organic. ● Certain fruits and vegetables are known to contain and retain more amount of pesticide. grapes, strawberries, tomatoes, cauliflower and spinach are some of those which need a more thorough cleaning before…