English Baby Blogs (30)
Anjali was worried if her baby was getting enough breast milk. Her baby was 6 weeks old and was born with a weight of 2.8 kgs. She lost 400 grams in the first week but now she is 3.2 kgs.
According to WHO, there are still nearly 20 million unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children in the world. India has the largest number of births in the world – more than 26 million a year – but sadly India also accounts for more than 20 per cent of child mortality worldwide. Out of the 20 million unvaccinated children in the world India alone accounts for 7.4 million unvaccinated children. The national average for full immunization is 62 per cent(NFHS 3)
Why cow's milk is not good for babies below one year?
Written by Dr Padma
Baby calf grows from a baby calf to an adult cow in one year. How long does its are for human baby to grow to an adult? 18 years. So we have different rate of growth when compared to a cow. The cow’s milk is meant for the baby calf to grow rapidly to an adult in one year.
Veena came to my office very tensed. I asked her why she seemed so tensed. Her 5 month old baby was in her hands and was smiling. The baby was very active and as soon as she put her baby on the examination table the baby turned around and was smiling looking at my bracelet.
hould you call a DoctorIt is the end of a long tiring day for you and your baby and you are a whisker away from sound sleep. Well! not yet ..looks like your baby is not very happy and ready to sleep. she has been crying since evening and doesn't seem to stop in spite of rocking, bouncing or singing to her. Why does she seem so uncomfortable today? Could it be colic!
Colic is unexplained crying of babies for longer than three hours a day, more than a three days a week. Repeated crying, irritability, cry as in pain and prolonged wailing for no obvious reason which is inconsolable, can be colic. About 25 per cent of colicky babies fit in this description.
Many new mothers are eager to start babies on solid food.
Introduction to solid food can be a significant milestone for the baby and in a way to the mother too. This switch can sometimes change the bowel pattern of the baby. He or she can get constipated and sometimes strain while passing stools. The little tummy of the baby can take some time to get through changeover in its diet. But, knowing that subtle bowel changes are normal can make you spend happy time with your baby.
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Advice stream-in via phone calls, guests, friends, grannies and neighbours when you have announced your pregnancy. After the uphill of pregnancy, once the baby arrives, The story continues. This time around it is from baby food, baby sleep to advice on breastfeeding. I am sure most of them are well intended, but a few common myths about breastfeeding which we recommend you not to believe are
Government hospital takes steps to counsel new mothers on the importance of breastfeeding
Written by Dr Padma
The health department in August stated that the new mothers will be discharged only after a doctor on duty stamps the discharge form and milk bank counsellor certifies it saying the mother is fit for breastfeeding. The statement also orders the new mothers to sign their commitment to exclusively breastfeeding the baby for the first six months on the discharge ticket.
Foods that need to be avoided till the baby is one year old
Written by Dr Padma
While parents are always eager to introduce new tastes and foods to their infant it is better to avoid certain foods until your baby is one year old.
New mothers always worry if they are producing enough milk for their babies. I receive many questions regarding breastfeeding and ways to increase the breast milk supply. This week happens to be the breastfeeding week. Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby. Breastmilk is the best food for your baby. There is no magic pill to increase your milk supply.
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I always get many questions from viewers asking about ways to make sure the baby is of a particular gender. Some parents are inquisitive to know if eating certain foods can guarantee a particular gender, while some want to know if a particular herbal medicine or timing of sex helps in having a boy or a girl. So let us find out about some myths and some facts.
Breast milk is the best for your baby - There is no bigger truth than this. Even if you can only breastfeed for a short while, your baby will still benefit. But the longer you breastfeed, the longer your baby is protected. Breast milk is the best choice nutritionally for the baby.
Most parents are keen to transition to cow’s milk from formula milk to their baby. Reasons could be
Is cow's milk safe for babies?
Man is probably the only mammal who drinks the milk of other mammals. A cow produces milk during her lactation period for her calf. So, Cow’s milk is more specific to a baby cow than a baby human. Many infants have problems with cow’s milk. Babies who are exposed to cow’s milk before their first birthday are more likely to be anemic, have diarrhea or vomiting, and/or experience an allergic reaction.