Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2022 i Mother & Baby India

The temperatures are soaring. Schools are reopening, simultaneously preparing to close for the summer holidays soon. Masks are becoming unbearable, but even as we continue to wear them, life is seeming a lot like normal again. Welcome to the April issue of Mother and Baby. This month, we keep it simple. We keep it all encompassed. We keep it extensive. As you ease into everything in your life post-Covid, Mother and Baby brings you an issue that’s full of everything! At Mother and Baby, our objective is to handhold mums through every stage of the parenting process. The April issue continues in the same vein. If you’ve just delivered, read on about postnatal yoga, post-baby sex, diaper do’s and dont’s, and me-time ideas for busy mammas. Toddler parents get to…

FEEL GOOD FROM WITHIN Tailor & Circus, India’s first body-positive innerwear brand, announces a first-of-its-kind line of Maternity Lounge Bras. Designed to provide eternal comfort, these bras are uniquely crafted to be worn through pregnancy, nursing, and beyond. They are made from hypoallergenic beechwood modal fabric, a natural bio-fibre designed to protect both mum and baby. The wrap over front allows for easy nursing while the fuss-free straps—with no hooks, clips, or buttons—leave zero marks, zero irritation. The invisible under band lends you uninterrupted softness and all-day comfort. It also comes with a poad hole provision to use regular pads along with washable leak-proof pads to prevent staining. Price: ₹1,299 onwards Availability: https://www.tailorandcircus.com/. CHILL OUT! As the temperatures start to soar, keep yourself cool with a tall glass of iced…

In most families, women are the primary care givers. Motherhood has no time gap in between. It is a duty which takes up almost all the time in a woman’s day. Taking time out for herself seems like a very difficult task for most mothers. However, a mother who takes care of herself is always in a better position to take care of others in the family. NEED FOR ME TIME “Self-care is crucial for everyone, especially for moms. Since mothers have a lot on their plate, it becomes overwhelming and stressful,” says Nupur Roopa, founder, Bliss For Moms, a wellness site for mothers. “Today, mothers are extremely tired and sleep deprived. Having some ‘me time’ is essential to unwind, otherwise stress will eventually manifest as a physical disease,” she…

The last two years were all about keeping ourselves safe, and if you’re a mum, protecting your li’l one too, in the best way you can. Masks became our latest new accessory and hand sanitisers were the new travel staple. During this coronavirus pandemic, due to an exponential increase in the usage of hand sanitisers, many cases of accidental ingestion of hand sanitisers among children or accidental spraying of hand sanitisers into the eyes were reported. These incidents are known to cause life-threatening or adverse consequences such as gastrointestinal tract irritation, vomiting, nausea, blindness, drowsiness, confusion, hospitalizations and even death. Furthermore, overuse of sanitisers is reported to increase the risk of antibiotic resistance, risk of other viral diseases, skin damage, reducing the skin’s ability to act as a natural barrier…

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…

After a brief stint as a lawyer and now an entrepreneur, 30 year-old Arshia Chopra dives into a new and exciting project—being mum to 18 month-old Inaaya. In a no-holds barred conversation with M&B, the Delhi-based mama keeps it real as she opens up about finding her footing as a young new mum about town. Read her story in her own words…. YOU, ME AUR HUM “My husband Shiv and I were set up by our parents, who were acquaintances. We instantly hit it off. He was the first person I’d met, and the connection was natural. We clicked on so many levels, I just knew he was the one. Being the die-hard romantics that we are, we chose 14th Feb as our wedding date! We even got to combine…

● in simple words, Oxytocin is a hormone and a neurotransmitter. Like any other hormone, it acts like a messenger in the human body and carries signals from one cell to another. Being a neurotransmitter, it is also a chemical that helps to pass on messages from neurons or responsive nerve cells, which form the core component of the brain and the spinal cord. ● Oxytocin is made in the hypothalamus of our brain and released into the blood through the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Oxytocin is also made in some neurons that project to parts of the brain and the spinal cord. ● Oxytocin has ‘peripheral’ or hormonal actions as well as some brain actions. Oxytocin receptors, expressed by specific cells of the uterus and mammary glands,…

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…

Aries This month, your baby will be extra active and you most definitely will need extra energy to keep up! Additionally, you may want to pay attention in ensuring her learning skills are on point. Find a new activity for her to engage in that would stimulate her motor skills and also let her have fun while she’s at it. Her grasping power is at an all-time high so use this time well to inculcate new habits or establish new routines. Lucky Colour: Yellow Taurus This month, your li’ one will surprise you—and in a good way! She will take extra efforts in her activities—whether that’s reading or even listening to your instructions. Try to spend more time with him. Buy a puzzle game for him. Increase water intake for…

Milking it Mastitis is common and can result from less frequent feeding due to a taxing lifestyle, diminished self-care, illness, or changes such as teething or shorter periods of feeding. Resist the urge to avoid nursing on the affected breast, as the engorgement will increase and make the problem worse. Position your baby’s chin toward the lump and gently massage the breast as baby feeds.With fingertip pressure only, roll, knead or tap your breast from the largest part towards the areola to encourage good flow. Land Of Nod Women tend to crave a significant amount of sleep while the placenta grows, especially in the first trimester. Don’t be surprised if you feel sleepier overall, need to go to bed earlier and take naps. At this stage, the best thing you…

As natural as it is, birthing a baby is no small task. Birthing requires a huge amount of stamina and endurance. During delivery, the body undergoes a transformation as the veins swell up, joints end up loose, hormones flow all over and a new body starts taking form. In a way, a new mom intrinsically rebuilds herself in the first two years, and that process happens gradually. There are a lot of mental, emotional and physical changes that one experiences post-partum. The one and the only way to cope well as a new mom is to tap your inner strength and unleash your energy through a regular practice of any gentle exercise form, coupled with a nutritious diet and adequate rest time. It requires a wholesome exercise form, like yoga,…

The scorching summers may worsen your infant’s skin condition due to sweat, bacterial infections, chafing of skin, etc. The usage of disposable diapers, is one of the many reasons for skin rashes, irritation and dryness. Your safest bet? Cloth diapers! Cloth diapers are increasingly becoming the go-to choice for most mums, considering a number of brands are bringing them back into the markets, albeit with advanced features to protect your baby’s sensitive skin against the harsh chemicals used in disposable diapers. But, what are cloth diapers? Cloth diapers are reusable diapers made up of natural fibers such as cotton, hemp, bamboo and sometimes microfibers – all posessing good absorbent qualities. As the name suggests, they are made up of natural fibers, have no chemicals or artificial fragrance added, can be…