What is a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula is a non-medical support in these important days and weeks following delivery. This support is emotional and physical & informational, can be described as "mothering the mother." At the most basic level, postpartum doulas can provide support and information about infant feeding practices — like breastfeeding — and other tips and tricks. Would you prefer a Doula?
How much should a healthy baby sleep?
As a new parent, you're bound to wonder if your baby is getting enough sleep. Babycenter has brought you a perfect chart to look for. Remember that every baby is different and the sleep patterns would fluctuate quite a bit as they grow. When a newborn baby won't sleep for more than 1 to 3 hours and wake up when hungry, be prepared for some, maybe a lot of interrupted nights.
How your cervix dilates during labour?
"When you give birth, you'll go through stages of labour that vary in intensity. Find out exactly what's happening inside your body and what you'll feel as you move closer to meeting your baby for the first time.
The cervix, which is the lowest portion of the uterus, opens when a woman has a baby through cervical dilation.
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What are some of the biggest parenting trends of 2020?
Parenting was never easy, but neither we said it is one! Although pandemic has made things go enough more challenging, it has taught us a lot more than expected. Some few things which have got unnoticed in thinking about the scare of getting infected is being nicely highlighted by Journalist Pratishtha Tiwari, from the TOI. Homeschooling is one of them.
More than seven lakh people register for Covid vaccine in Ahmedabad
7.83 lakh people have come forward for the first phase of Covid vaccination in the city till December 29. Among them, 6, 55,317 were above 50 years of age. Covid vaccination training has been given to 20 HoDs of malaria, health, publicity, estate, ICDS, fire, school board, tax, Urban Community Development, solid waste management and e-governance departments.
On January 1, nearly 3.7 lakh babies will be born worldwide, 60000 in India: Unicef
An estimated 3,71,504 babies will be born worldwide on New Year's Day, with about 60,000 babies expected to be born in India alone, said on Friday. In total, an estimated 140 million children will be born in 2021. Their average life expectancy is expected to be 84 years. "Children born today enter a world far different than even a year ago," UNICEF Executive Director.
U.K. health service pushes back the second dose of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
The UK NHS has pushed the second dose of coronavirus vaccine by Pfizer and BioNtech. NHS further notices its partner hospitals to reschedule the second dose from three weeks to 12. This difference of time frame was not tested in the third phase of vaccine development. Hence the safety and efficacy of the vaccine have not been evaluated on the different dosing time.
COVID-19 the worst hit to mental health since world war 2,' say, experts
Pandemic has multiple faces apart from the infection it has spread in the world. First is the "poor mental health". even if one has nothing to lose pandemic has shown a side of the significance of mental health. Acceptance, Professional help, and taking better care of yourself, physically and mentally has won the innings, which indirectly also means that you lose the match if you are mentally ill.
What Has the Pandemic Year taught Us?
India is a resilient country. This country has survived her greatest challenges because her citizens stepped up whenever there was a crisis: war, terrorism, famines or floods. She has seen the trembling earthquakes, but she has also made the soil more fertile. The worst year of the decade has passed by; it has taught us many things; one of them is today's significance.
New Shigella bacterial infection found in Kochi, Kerala
A new bacterial outbreak has come in the limelight after an 11-year-old in Kozhikode district of Kerala. At least 36 people are known to be diagnosed with the infection in the past two weeks. The condition is more prone to children below 10 years. The bacteria source is still unknown, but it is recommended to maintain personal hygiene and drink boiled water.
Why will Spain keep a register of people who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine?
Spain began administering the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine to citizens on Sunday after it was authorized by European Union regulators last week. Spain's Medicines Agency head said it'll be used "to understand the causes behind declining the vaccination...doubt or rejection". The register will also be proof that there's no error in the system and the persons were offered the vaccine
Volleyball-sized tumour removed from 65-year-old woman's abdomen
A 65-year-old Telangana lady has made a total recovery from a complicated laparoscopic medical procedure during which a tumor the size of a volleyball was taken out from her mid-region. It was available inside the mother-of-two since her coming into the world, but she didn't feel any indications of it. It was found after she whined of chest and stomach ache, nausea, and fever.
Government Schools in MP To Merge and Rebuilt into Bigger Schools
A rise in the initiative by the MP government merges all government schools within 15 km of the radius in order to hold classes in a streamlined manner up to senior secondary sections. The new schools will be equipped with all modern facilities, including smart classrooms. This will save time on inspection of small schools, MP School Education Minister Indersingh Parmar said.
We do not want to raise a child in the public eye: Anushka Sharma.
Entertainer Anushka Sharma, who is expected to convey her first youngster in January, has said she and her better half, Team India skipper Virat Kohli, don't desire to bring a kid up in the public eye. She added, "We don't anticipate connecting with our child on social media. I believe it's a choice your kid should have the option to take."
We Don't Want to Raise Brats: Virushka To Media Person
Actress Anushka Sharma, soon to be a mommy, talks to Vogue magazine and pours her thoughts over parenting. "What's important to us is to create a useful structure, I prefer not to grow brats who are certainly known to be disrespectful towards others. We would want our child to be utmost caring and kind to others. We don't consider it as mom and dad duties; it is what our family represents".
What are the benefits of newborn screening?
Your infant has shown up, and you have tallied all the fingers and toes, watched that little chest rises and fall calmly. So why subject your new infant to a lot of tests?
Many illnesses that go undetected can mess medical problems as your infant develops. Many of the diseases seen during screenings can be effectively treated, preventing the development of intellectual and physical disabilities.
Should You Put Your Kids on Diet?
No mother would like to put their kids on food restriction. The motherly feeling of feeding a child to the fullest might go wrong at times. The pattern soon becomes permanent and goes unnoticed, resulting in overweight. How do you know if your child is one? Check the BMI; if he is overweight, the first step is to cut down on junkies and the second should consult a nutritionist.
Let’s talk about the word “NO”
It is a powerful word and has a strong meaning to it, had it been said by an adult or a kid. When it is told by a younger person, in this scenario by a kid to a mom or dad, it could be humiliating, disrespectful at times. But, understanding the reason behind “no” gives you more answers to the problem. Try giving your child a sense of independence, choices, and some extra time and love too.
