Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2022 i Mother & Baby India

It is with deep sadness that we all at NGPPL record the demise of our beloved former Group Chairperson, Padma Bhushan Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry. He developed the construction and real estate business that he inherited to reach new heights and pioneered its entry into the Middle East and Africa. Under his tutelage, the group also diversified into new areas. Apart from his huge success as a business magnate, Pallonji was known for his kind nature, humility and philanthrophy. May his soul rest in peace. All of us at NGPPL extend our sincere condolences to the entire Mistry family. We will all miss him.…

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Introducing a new addition to your family is a very exciting time. But it can also be quite nerve wracking! As a mum, you’re probably plagued with many thoughts—“I can’t possibly love another as much as I love my first!”; “Will I be able to manage both children?”; “How can I help them avoid sibling rivalry?” These are all very common worries, however, we can assure you that you will be able to love equally and manage both (or more!). Moreover, your child will adjust to the changes and the bond that siblings have is beyond worth it. However, there are a few things that you can do to cultivate siblings without rivalry and ensure that you make the transition as smooth as possible. BEFORE BABY ARRIVES Sing! Before your…

India does not have a law or legislation governing surrogacy. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has set national guidelines to regulate surrogacy and has held commercial surrogacy legal in India. The process starts with pre-surrogacy legal counselling of the commissioning couple and the surrogate, surrogacy agreement and finalisation of the agreement. If the surrogate is married, her spouse is a part of the counselling and has to be in full agreement with the procedure. It’s the surrogacy agreement that governs the contractual relation between the parties. It means that surrogate mothers need to sign a contract with the intended parents. Amit Karkhanis, a prominent surrogacy lawyer and partner at Kaylegal and Associates, Mumbai, says, “A surrogacy agreement is a comprehensive document that deals with the relation between the…

“But Look At All The Fun I’m Having, Mum” WHERE SHE’S AT “Admit it, Mum, it is hilarious to watch my beaker of juice/upma go flying through the air. And your expression after is even better.” WHERE YOU NEED TO BE Toddlers don’t understand consequences and only operate in the now. “When your tot drops her toy out of the car window, she does it because she doesn’t want it right at that moment,” says UK-based psychologist Dr Sandra Wheatley. “That doesn’t mean she won’t cry for it later.” It’s frustrating, but be patient and teach her about consequences. Explain that, if she throws teddy on the filthy bus floor, Ted will be put in Mummy’s handbag because he’s dirty. “Where Are The Toast Triangles? I Liked The Toast Triangles”…

I grew up with two more siblings. One, a complete clown with demonic tendencies, and the other, an angelic lamb that followed me everywhere, and did everything that I did. We tattled on each other, and even slyly let each other in post-midnight. We bullied each other, and also picked up fights on each other’s behalf. We laughed at each other, and also made our own inside jokes. Oh, what a joyride childhood was, thanks to those two! And they continue to be my biggest champions and support systems to date! I can vouch for the fact that when you have brothers and/or sisters, you don’t really need friends. Well, don’t get me wrong. As a mother who’s done with one, I am not promoting or suggesting that you absolutely…

HAIR GOALS! When it comes to hair care, the monsoon is undoubtedly the most difficult time to tame your tresses. They become excessively frizzy, lacklustre, and appear to have their own set of mood swings! To make matters worse, the rainy season can lead to bacterial infections, dandruff,and an itchy scalp. However, there are answers to any problems, and if you want to enjoy the monsoons without causing harm to your hair, ENN Beauty’s Keratin Custard is here to rescue you! It is a hyaluronic acid-infused natural restorative hair mask, formulated to repair damage and leave the strands incredibly shiny and smooth. The rejuvenating custard-like hair mask for damaged hair is extremely creamy and easy to massage into the hair as it gets absorbed promptly. Keratin acts as an ultra-nourishing…

Everybody painted a rosy picture of pregnancy, labour and childbirth when you shared the results of your first home pregnancy test. You added the finishing touch to the exaggerated colourful portrait with your own joys and expectations. And yes, it’s natural to behave that way. But as you pass through those months of bliss, or enter the labour room to welcome the new life, or as you clean the first poo of your little one, you wish your well wishers had given you a more realistic picture. Pregnancy, labour or childbirth are more like a roller-coaster ride. There is no one moment of triumph or tribulation. Instead, it’s the mix of these feelings that makes the moments of your most special event unforgettable. Every woman is different and so are…

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…

JUST THE TWO OF US “Cary and I were part of the same social circle but never really interacted with each other. Cary was a VJ and was all the rage back then, almost every woman in South India had a crush on him! On the other hand, I grew up without cable so I didn’t know who he was! For many years, he hosted shows that I was modeling for, but even then, we weren’t introduced. Fate finally brought us together for a freelance writing gig with a magazine he was a part of. What was supposed to be a 10 minute call went on for an hour. We’d then meet up for editorial meetings, lunches and dinners for a year. Later, he told me he liked me, and…

Starting a family can be a wonderful time in one’s life. However, while there are many who very much long to have children, for one reason or another, they are unable to conceive. There is a solution, though, in the process of surrogacy. According to Dr Rita Bakshi, Chairperson of the International Fertility Centre, “Surrogacy involves the carrying of an embryo and the birthing of a baby by one woman, referred to as the surrogate, for a couple. The embryo is usually created through the intended mother’s egg/donor egg and intended father’s sperm/donor sperm using In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). It is then transferred in the uterus of the surrogate, who acts as a human incubator, carrying the couple’s baby through to the birth.” IS SURROGACY RIGHT FOR YOU? There are…

It’s that time of year when schools are reopening and children all over are preparing to get back to school. If you are a parent whose little one is just starting playgroup this year, you naturally harbour some excitement and some apprehensions. All of this is fun but it is a good idea to think about school and nutrition right from the beginning. You may feel that we are discussing this too early. Right now my child just needs to go for a couple of hours, you may so, but habits formed now will help you in the later years, when the child is in a higher grade and nutrition will be a cause for concern. Most young children seem to leave school without breakfast. And yet, all over the…

RAISING CHILDREN TODAY IS NO MEAN TASK! We keep hearing of the friend’s friend who’s son is rattling fluent mandarin at age five. Or the school mom whose daughter is already playing a few symphonies on the piano. There’s always the child Chess protégé… There is this pressure to make sure your child a Superman or Einstein or a Sachin Tendulkar. WHAT IS THE RIGHT WAY FORWARD? IF I AM NOT PUSHY PARENT WILL MY CHILD GET LEFT BEHIND IN THE RATE RACE? WILL PUSHING THEM TOO MUCH RUIN THEIR CHILDHOOD? Counsellor Dr. Pervin Dadachanji (M. D. Psychological Medicine, with special interest in child and adolescent psychiatry) clears it up for us, “it’s actually lovely to go for some classes that a child enjoys”. She cautions against “back-to-back classes, as…

Aries ‘Tis the season of all things new and your little one feels no different. This is the best time to introduce her to a game or activity never done before since her grasping power will be at an all-time high. You could also take her for an outing where she’d be one with nature and take in all the sights, sounds and smells. Lucky Colour: Fresh Green Taurus You’ve got a boss baby on your hands this month mums! Among her peers, she’ll assume a leader-like role, want to do things her way and demonstrate a sense of independence like never seen before. These qualities are quite telling of the kind of path she’d take as she grows up—you might want to watch closely! Now’s also the best time…

What should one do if you see a grown-up irritating, teasing or annoying your little baby? What some elders perceive as fun can be excruciatingly torturous for a child. What to do if the grown-up is a close friend or family member? Should we bite our tongue and maintain silence in fear of hurting their sentiments and tell ourselves not to overreact? Or should we step in and support our child? In Pooja’s case, the octogenarian had genuine affection and he didn’t mean any harm. In Rachna’s case, it appears that the sister-in-law thought of little children as toys and that she could do anything to them, that included mean things. In Tina’s case, it’s an old family custom that no one has objected to. But in all three cases…