Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2022 i Mother & Baby India

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…

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PLAN Before you get down to business, it is important to have a clear picture of what you’d want your party to look like. First, decide on who your invitees are – is it a kiddie exclusive party? Adults only? Or is it going to be a fun for all event? Once that’s decided, you then move on to the setting of your party. Having your celebration indoors or outdoors is largely subject to the COVID restrictions in your city. December weather is sweater weather, and while it may be pleasant in some city, some face harsh winters, and in such cases, an outdoor party might not be your best bet. SET A BUDGET If you’re someone on a tight budget, the best way to avoid any chance of extra…

Land of Nod Ensure a good night’s sleep with Mastela’s 4 in 1 Bassinet. The product offers customized baby soothing experience with five swing speeds so that your li’l one may effortlessly drift into the land of nod. The canopy with integrated mosquito net provides shade and serenity, and protects their delicate skin from mosquito bites. The product also comes with a timer setting with 15’,30’ and 45’, or default time of 60’, and three ways to play your baby’s favorite music—take-along 15 melodies, a USB flash drive or a bluetooth smartphone connectivity. It is suitable for usage from birth to 13.6 kgs Price: `24,999Availability:www.amazon.in Let’s jump! With a light-up cloud bounce counter to track baby’s jumps, our Skip Hop’s Jumpscape Foldaway Jumper rewards baby with lights and music and…

Think Christmas and all one pictures is piles of cookies, plenty of creamy eggnog and of course, stuffed turkey, roasted chicken, a glazed ham or oodles of buttery mashed potatoes and gravy. Of course, we’re not even going to start on the assorted sweets that every family prides itself on; some with recipes that date back several generations. But what happens when you’re pregnant and trying to eat smart? Or if you’re a new mom and attempting to shed the baby weight? Or even if you just about barely manage to stay on top of your fitness routine and healthy diet with very young kids? Christmas can throw all your carefully-charted habits and sensible regimen out of whack with disastrous results. Don’t set yourself up for disappointment. We know some…

The pregnancy belly is starting to show and the excitement for your new arrival continues to grow. But it still does take a whole nine months for your precious bundle to arrive. In the meantime, it is quite natural for partners to continue having a sexual desire for one another. A commonly-held opinion is that sex during pregnancy is a complete no-no. Depending on the grandmother myths that you are exposed to, these restrictions sometimes extend all the way up to a year post pregnancy as well. Fact is, sex during pregnancy is perfectly fine, provided certain basic aspects are taken care of. Here is what the experts have to say: BUSTING MYTHS AROUND SEX DURING PREGNANCY Myth No. 1: No sex during pregnancy According to Dr Bandita Sinha, gynecologist…

Land of Nod Keep your legs and knees bent, and put a pillow between your legs to relieve the stress on your back. If you find that you are having problems with back pain, use the “SOS” position, and try placing a pillow under your abdomen as well. If you are experiencing heartburn during the night, you may want to try propping your upper body with pillows. In late pregnancy, you may experience shortness of breath. Try lying on your side or propped up with pillows. MILKING IT Cuddle your baby on your chest for a gentle welcome to the world. Holding your baby skin-to-skin will help your body to start making milk and will wake up your baby’s feeding reflexes. This means that your baby will start looking for…

It is a misplaced assumption that those who come from affluent or influential families have it easy. That somehow, their life is devoid of the pain and complications unlike that of those with simpler means and resources. Well, here’s news—no one remains untouched by the roller coaster that is the bane of human existence. Case in point: Indian television industry’s power couple Rubaina and Ravi Adhikari. As scions of the Gautam and Markand Adhikari clan—founders of television’s Sri Adhikari Brothers group. The couple has everything going for them, and yet their story is not devoid of tears. Now proud parents to little Raina, the duo trudged a weary path to get here. Read on to know more about how new mum Rubaina Adhikari circumvented the highs and lows of her…

To make your life easier, here’s the recipe for possibly the most decadant dessert that has such few calories. The best part is perhaps that it requires zero cooking. INGREDIENTS: ½ kg pitted, fresh cherries or large seedless grapes 1 cup of finely chopped nuts (you can use any kind you like) ½ cup of coconut cream butter 6 tbsp. of agave or honey ¼ cup of dark chocolate chips ¼ cup of unsweetened, good quality cocoa powder METHOD: Mix all the ingredients aside from the fruit, and stuff the fruit with this mixture. Simple! Now arrange on a tray and watch them disappear rapidly. Possibly in even less time than it took to make them.…

You’re doing an amazing job looking after your baby, but to be the best mum you can be, you need to look after yourself too. As sure as the leaves fall off the trees in autumn, your own needs fall by the wayside when you become a mum, and your attention naturally gets directed to looking after your youngster. But being a mum is a tough, 24-hour job, and you need to channel just a little of that energy back towards caring for your emotional health to cope well.“When you’ve had a baby, a lot of emphasis is placed on physically healthy habits, such as allowing yourself to relax when your baby sleeps, eating as well as you can and doing some gentle exercise,” says wellness expert Justina Perry. “And…

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 While your li’l munchkin is an independent young one, this month, she’ll need her mama’s help for games and activities. Take care of her health and make sure she’s eating right, as this season shows her prone to illnesses. Keep her occupied with playdates or plan some indoor activities or engaging puzzles for the whole family that she’ll love. She’ll also need a lesson on right and wrong so that she’s more aware. We’d suggest reading bedtime stories that are morally-conscious. Lucky Colour: white Taurus If you have two li’l ones at home, be prepared to melt into…