Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2022 i Mother & Baby India

Dear Neev, I love you today as much as I did on the day I found out that you were growing inside of me. I loved you the moment I knew you were a teeny tiny seed. And then, when I heard your heart beat for the very first time, a little flicker on a small computer screen. I did not know then that the little flicker would be akin to the hope I’d always hold out for you, no matter how tough the going was about to get. And the going did get tough. With every passing day, I felt my body failing me, and failing you consequently, not doing what it was meant to do. I met doctors, and asked questions, and googled for answers. I stayed positive.…

Milking it After getting into a comfortable breastfeeding position, cup your breast with your hand and guide the nipple to stroke your baby’s lip. This action stimulates your baby’s natural rooting reflex to open his mouth wide and suckle. Make sure to bring your baby close to your breast and aim your nipple toward the roof of his mouth. Land Of Nod When you are farther along in your pregnancy, your breasts become more tender and your abdomen continues to grow, both making sleeping on your tummy uncomfortable. Using a donut-shaped pillow (with a hole in the middle) may help you sleep comfortably on your stomach. Word of the wise.. “In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves.” Myla and…

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Women are gifted with the power of delivering a new born child to this world. While women are pregnant, some women experience a smooth pregnancy but many can go through various health problems and some complications. These complications can either involve concerns regarding the mother’s health, the fetus’s health, or regarding both. Women who are healthy before conceiving can also experience various complications which may make it a high-risk pregnancy. These complications are a result of the conditions that are linked to the pregnant state and the conditions that commonly arise in women who are pregnant. Serious repurcussions of preganancy complications include miscarriage, premature birth, preterm labour or premature rupture of membranes, stillbirth, low birth weight, birth defects, infant and maternal morbidity or death. The complications may arise at any…

Dear Sheyaan, When I got you home, I was broken and empty and didn’t know if I’d love the same way again. I didn’t know if you would forgive me for needing help to bring you into this world. I was treading on thin ice. I wondered if my pain would make me an anxious mum. I worried about everything. But you made it so easy. Your tiny hands held my face, and I could slowly feel the grief slip away. You showed me that love is not finite and there is always place in a mother’s heart for more! There’s so much more I want to tell you about how much joy you bring me. But there’s time. We’ ll cuddle and we’ ll talk and we’ ll share.…

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Bringing your bundle of joy home? You want to make sure that your home is perfect in every way and more importantly, safe. But baby-proofing is not just for the safety of the baby, but also for that of the mother. Remember that it must start before the baby arrives and before the new mum gets busy. This will also ensure a safer environment for the new mother as she multitasks, running the home and caring for a baby. Make sure the home doesn’t have slippery or wet floors or electrical wires running across the floor which could lead you to trip and fall. Also, ensure that all the rugs and foot mats are non-slip. When a baby starts crawling, it is a very exciting time for the family and…

Most women, when they find out they’re pregnant, are joyous and excited. But such was not the case with Anuradha, one of my oldest friends, who lives in Mumbai. She was beyond devastated. “I CAN’T have this baby! I don’t want this baby! How will I have a baby without a husband?” she cried on the phone. She had been in a relationship for two years and had just parted ways with her ex. “Why did this have to happen to me? Why couldn’t it have happened a year earlier when things were perfect?” she screamed once the tears had stopped. I had no answers for Anuradha then. But I offered her my support in whatever decision she took. Now that I look at the life she’s made for herself…

Having a baby, adding a new family member to your life is a very special experience. New mothers go through many physical and emotional changes during pregnancy and in the first few weeks’ post childbirth. In addition, they are sleep deprived and exhausted all the time. And of course, there is the anxiety of taking care of a new baby who can’t speak and only cries to communicate all wants and needs. It’s a language that new mothers need to learn with time and there is no dictionary available. As if that does not sound like a lot to handle, for some mothers, these anxieties and concerns are influenced by their past experiences. Let me share a story of a mom who was a part of my prenatal classes. As…

Setup. it’s important to see to it that the paeditician has a backup setup; it is better to opt for a hospital even if it you visit the doctor for vaccination so that if a child has a reaction, it can be tacked immediately. Flexibility. A good doctor is pretty flexible. If the child is not able to take oral dosages, the doctor should be able to give you other options like nebulisers, nasal sprays, a suppository in the rectal area, etc. You should feel free to tell the doctor if your child finds it difficult to take too many medicines and medical professionals should be compliant. If not, you should reconsider your choice of doctor. Openness. Frank communication is paramount between doctors and patients. Ego hassles should not happen.…

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…

Back in 2015, when I became pregnant with my first-born, it was an extremely complicated pregnancy from the word go. I was on complete bed-rest for the entire duration that I was expecting—the whole 5.5 months! I started to bleed at about nine weeks. Tests confirmed that it was nothing to worry about. The placenta is probably forming low, my doctors reasoned. Having read enough about bleeding in the first trimester, I wasn’t too worried either, and agreed to a couple of weeks of rest. Until it happened again, this time at 13 weeks. This time it was a teeny weeny subchorionic hematoma (or a blood clot) behind the placenta that the blame was pinned upon. Time to hit the bed again. The bleeding dwindled a little in about two…

Miscarriage is an issue that many parents may face during their journey to parenthood and can be a stressful event for the hopeful parents. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecology, about 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, out of which around 80% occur in the first trimester. Almost 1 in every 4 pregnancies ends up in miscarriage and the trauma and emotional baggage associated with it is immense, especially for a woman, who deals with the physical repercussions as well. In such situations a woman may find it difficult to cope or not know how to manage herself. Every human being reacts to stressful events differently and miscarriage can definitely be challenging. Post suffering a miscarriage, a mother may go through a variety of emotions, starting…

Experts give you some guidelines for buying medicines: * Start from the name itself. These days, it is mandatory to have the medicine name written in two languages. Often, drugs have similar names. Double-check spellings on the prescription and the medicine that has been bought. Ensure that the spellings match. * Check the expiry date. * Read the product insert before medicating. All instruction of reconstitution of medication should be carefully read and adhered to. Check how much water needs to be added if required, etc. Check that the volume is proper. * In case of liquid compositions, shake the bottle before use. * Check if the medicine needs to be consumed within a time-frame; if it requires diluting or dissolving. * The medicine should be stored in a cool,…