Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2021 i Mother & Baby India

COVID has not only changed the way we work, learn or socialise, it has changed the way we eat, travel and celebrate. While there’s no denying the influence of the big C on every major aspect of our life, fortunately, we have all started looking at the solutions, rather than the challenges. Mother and Baby’s October issue is a step in the same direction. We reflect on ways to celebrate with care. It’s a special time of the year, and you and your little one deserve to partake in the festivities. But, do so without throwing caution to the wind. With the world slowly opening up within the framework of a new normal, festivals are bound to take a whole new meaning. And though it may seem like we’ve been…

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We celebrate all festivals in our home. I come from a Punjabi family, so we celebrate Diwali and Baisakhi. Growing up abroad, Christmas is also important. After coming to India, I learned about so many other festivals! And now my children celebrate Holi, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturti, Navratri, etc. They love it. These are all Indian festivals, so I want them to honour their roots. People often ask us which religion we follow. I say love is our religion, it is the basis of every faith. My children have been going to the Gurudwara with my mother since birth, they know the Waheguru simran. They know Gayatri Manta and other chants, they know the history of Buddha and Jesus. They meditate with their Dad and me everyday. We teach them about…

An ectopic pregnancy is one which occurs outside the uterine cavity i.e. the womb. It occurs in 1 in 100 pregnancies. The various sites of occurrence ranges from common to rare. The most common site being the Fallopian tubes, followed by ovaries, cervix, Caesarian scar, and very rarely the abdominal cavity. Such a pregnancy does not survive. In a normal pregnancy, the fertilised egg moves from the Fallopian tube to the uterus, where the the pregnancy develops and grows. If this does not happen the fertilised egg starts to develop outside the uterus but only for a short period like 11to 12 weeks, maximum and ultimately could rupture because it’s implanted in a spot not fit to grow. An ectopic pregnancy is a lifethreatening condition which even costs the life…

Breastfeeding is by far the best and most natural way to feed your baby. Getting started on breastfeeding, though, can be a slightly intimidating, scary and even painful process in those early days. Knowing how to prepare the breast for breastfeeding, both prior to delivery and in the early days of nursing, will help you reduce or even prevent the pain of sore or cracked nipples and fatigue, ultimately make your nursing experience the most pleasant it can be. Believe it or not, but your body has been preparing itself for breastfeeding right from the start of your pregnancy. Tingling nipples and tenderness, and your breasts getting bigger, are signs of this. The blood supply to your breasts increases during pregnancy, and your milk ducts and milk-producing cells develop with…

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…

SNACK ON THIS Looking for healthy munchies for your tot? Look no further than Early Foods’ Ragi sesame teething sticks—made with organic ragi, whole wheat flour, sesame seeds and flavoured with organic jaggery, ajwain and jeera. The slightly hard texture of these teething sticks helps soothe your little ones tender gums and also teaches them to chew and relish on food independently. Each ingredient is mindfully chosen for your little one. The ragi and sesame combination is a power house of calcium while ajwain and jeera can help aid in digestion for your little ones. It is prepared from 100% organic millets, no maida, no added refined sugar, a generous amount of dry fruits and seeds, and no soda, yeast, artificial flavours or preservatives. These are great after-play snacks, travel…

After a brief stint as a Chartered Account in 2015, Manali Kabra decided to switch gears to pursue her passion for photography. Thus, Mint and Peach Photography was established in heart of Mumbai and went on to become a household name. Her clientele boasts of famous brands and celebrities alike.Her latest venture, Portraits by Mint and Peach, focuses on personal branding shoots exclusively for women. Website : www.mintandpeachphotography.com Instagram : @mintandpeachphotography…

Gajar Halwa YOU NEED: 1tbsp ghee 2 cups carrots (crated) 3 cups whole milk ½ cup khoya 4 tbsp sugar ¼tsp green cardamom powder 8 -10 almonds (cut into slivers or flaked) 10 -12 raisins YOU MUST: ✦ Heat ghee in a heavy pan over low flame and add grated carrots. Sauté the carrots till soft. ✦ Gently stir in milk and crumbled khoya and cook, stirring constantly till mixture thickens to the consistency of very thick kheer. ✦ Mix in remaining ingredients and when sugar dissolves, remove halwa from flame. ✦ Serve hot or chilled. Kaju Katli YOU NEED 4 cups sugar 1 cup water 4 cups cashew powder 1tbsp clarified butter 6 - 8 leaves silver varq YOU MUST: ✦ Mix sugar and water in a heavy pan…

No one told me that I would look seven months pregnant, the day after I had my baby. In fact, all the well meaning aunts actually made me feel like it was abnormal and I looked as if there was another baby in there! I decided to take matters in my own hand and was determined to get back to my pre-pregnancy fitness levels super quick—and of course, why not start right away. So, driven by my motivation, bright and early on day two on my hospital bed, I attempted crunches in the hope of a flat belly. Thankfully for me, my doctor walked in on me at the right moment. She explained all about how the uterus needs six to eight weeks to shrink, and I have to allow…

According to Sonali: ● Most Indian sweets—barfi, peda, laddoo—would have approximately five grams of refined sugar in one piece. ● Karanji, the popular Diwali sweet is bigger, so the quantity of sugar in one piece could be almost three times! ● An average chocolate bar could have anywhere between 30 to 40 grams of sugar. ● Aerated drinks such as colas (in a serving of a 300ml can) contain 40 grams of sugar ● Juices, (in a serving of a 300ml can) will have about 30 grams of sugar. ● Give her a glass of 100 per cent juice (you can even cut it with water) rather than soda or fruit drinks; the 100 per cent juice contains sugar to please the sweet tooth, but also provides important vitamins and…

In India, we do not have specific guidelines on legal standards, safety and quality of toys. Many times we end up buying toys that are very attractive but not child-friendly, thus wasting time, money and energy, in a futile exercise. Before buying any toys, you may want to glance at age-wise requirements for your children. Some of the toys suggested between two age groups maybe the same, but they are to be used differently in multiple ways by the higher age group. BROAD GUIDELINES Toys should be treated as more than mere play things. Buy meaningful and appropriate toys for your children, by checking against the following: Toys should: • Provide fun and excitement. • Be appropriate for your child’s age, interest and abilities so that he can enjoy and…

Actor, influencer, and TV host Teejay Sidhu welcomed baby number three with husband Karanvir Bohra back in December 2020, and since then, she’s gained a whole new perspective to mommyhood, with her army of three. During our first interaction with the yummy mummy, back in 2018, she reiterated that ‘the best plan comes when you don’t really have anything mapped out or fixed’. Fast forward to today, with an unexpected yet happy new addition to the family, motherhood is all about choosing to see the good, even in the ‘bad’. Read on as Teejay talks about the joys and perils of being mum to Bella, Vienna, and Gia, in the public eye... THIRD TIME’S A CHARM “We were often asked if we planned to have a third child. No, we…

“I’M pregnant,” my friend said as soon as she answered the phone three years back. “Congratulations!” I shot back. “How do you feel?” “Like I just got a prison sentence!” Saying that, she burst into noisy tears. I was flabbergasted. Why was she sounding so miserable when this could have been the happiest moment of her life? “I’m not ready to be a mother. I’ve barely settled into married life. It’s too early! What will I do about work? This is just plain embarrassing!” It’s three years since then, and my friend, after a few minor hiccups, has settled beautifully into motherhood. She’s even planning another baby. “Gosh, planning for it has got to be better than being surprised by it,” she told me. So what do you do if…

Vishakha Khanolkar Palav is the Art Director for Mother & Baby India, a Commercial Artist and Photographer. She is also a Tarot Reader with a special focus on Numerology email: vishgraphics@gmail.com Aries This is the best time to inculcate a new activity with you munchkin, or learn a new skill that she’ll enjoy. This is also a great time to engage in activities that will allow you some quality mommy and baby time. You can enroll for a yoga class with your li’l one or any other physical activity that she’ll enjoy. Taurus Your baby is gonna give you all the feels this month! Twice the cuddles and kisses, she’ll give and need a whole lot more love than usual. This season will see her wanting to be pampered more…