What is morning sickness?
The nauseated feeling that happens mostly in the morning is called morning sickness. However, for many women it just does not happens in the morning but continues for the whole day.
Nausea is considered normal during pregnancy and occurs due to increase in the estrogen levels, low blood sugar level, and is co-related with sensitivity to strong smell.
Do we need to tell on how to parent a child? - Parenting tips
You need to know when to step in and step out of your parenting mode. You can provide care, fulfil his needs to an extent, but that does not mean you own them. This dance of steeping in and out is what you are going to do. You need to understand that your children are here to be the ultimate beings, they will have to fight their own battles, live their own life, at least one day.
Living with Type 1 Diabetes, Story of Tom.
Tom is a 10-year-old chap. He has type-1 diabetes and is different from his other friends. However, Tom can do all the other activities which all his friends do, but with extra care. He is well-informed about his disease and so does people around him like his teacher, friends, family members and his parents. Tom is a strong and independent boy who makes his daily routine fun. How? See more
What is the definition of a strong daughter for you?
"Its high time, we realize the difference between being strong physically and being ill-mannered while Emilia has a different approach to teaching her daughter of being strong.
Emilia anticipates that being kind is an expression of being strong. She is raising a kind child and not a weak woman and believes that it is a time to change perceptions of others. Read the story of Emilia and her 2-year-
SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT BE OVERDOING YOUR PARENTING SKILLS- HELICOPTER PARENTING
Are you a controlling parent or a practical one? How do you know that you are overprotecting him or just being normal? Try to observe your behavior and other parents around you of the same age to compare. If you get self-realisation then it is the time to step back by trying to hold your emotions and let your child learn the consequences of his decisions. Interesting? Want to know whether you are
Please be kind to toddlers and especially to their parents
As her kids were struggling to jump on the sofas and cushions, her mom was trying to resist them as much, possibly she could. Out of the three, the two were climbing on the curtains while the other one tries to escape her mother's comfort. As the waitress comes to take the order, she furiously looked into her eyes, and even without looking at the ala-carte, she says 3 ice-creams and 1 coffee.
Kangaroo mother care tips
Skin to skin contact between mother and new-born is Kangaroo mother care. Studies reveal the positive outcomes of KC in premature babies and have decreased mortality care. It not only improves the bonding between parents and children but has resulted in boosting immunity and reduce postpartum depression. It can be practised by father and new-born as well.
Things to take care when treating baby skin
Baby skin is very gentle and delicate. It needs the utmost care and keen eye for any infection as of lower immunity; they are more prone to get infected easily. So as soon as the baby is born, a midwife would clean it and give it to you. Once the baby reaches home along with you, try to give a bath with lukewarm water, not too hot or cold. The bath should not exceed to more than 5 minutes. LINK: h
Effective Home Remedies for babies with diarrhea
Diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours could cause severe dehydration, however certainly depends on the consistency. It is less likely for doctors to prescribe over-the-counter medicines for kids and should not be taken in any case on own. There are ways to stop diarrhea with these 5 home remedies which could stop and not harm your infant’s gut system. The key is to prevent your child from.….
Meditation for kids: When and How to introduce it to kids
Probably you would want to avoid your toddler while you are meditating. But hey! we just have the perfect tricks to help your toddler meditate with you. It will help him introduce a discipline, kindness and calmness in his life. Make up a story: Always meditate with your kids and start with a story. Seat cross-legged in a comfortable position, hands on the knees or tuck in the lap, eyes closed.
Know the difference between baby blues and Postpartum depression (PPD)
Majority of the women faces baby blues immediately after giving birth. However, to misunderstand postpartum depression with baby blues could make situations neglecting and make it a long-term problem. All the symptoms of PPD are similar to baby blues however, the major difference comes down to, for how long you have been feeling it. Baby blues goes away faster than PPD.
IS MY CHILD READY TO HAVE A BABYSITTER?
Returning back to work from maternity leave is hard and comes with a lot of sacrifices, but It is never too early to babysit your child. Studies have shown that a child who is being babysat have better logical reasoning skills and are more socialising than others who do not. It is common to have concerns for your child but remember things never change overnight, and it comes with all the perk.
What to do when there is a case of severe choking infant?
"1. Put the baby in a facedown position and give your hand support to baby’s head and jaw.
2. Give 5 pats between baby’s shoulder blades by the heel of your hand.
3. If you are still unable to get the object out of its mouth, turn the infant on his back. Give 5 chest thrusts with 2 fingers of your other hand and one hand to keep his head upright. Keep the pace as of CPR."
What are the Causes of Maternal Death in India-I?
In India maternal deaths are not rare, especially in the rural region which covers more than half the nation. 50-98% of maternal deaths are caused by direct obstetric causes (hemorrhage, infection, and hypertensive disorders, ruptured uterus, hepatitis, and anemia). 50% of maternal deaths due to sepsis are related to illegal induced abortion. MMR in India has declined in the past 15 years.
Tricks to Develop Social Skills in your Children
Schooling is not enough to expose your child to other people. Environment refers to an exposure that can help your child develop its creative skills which indirectly will help him increase his confidence. By coming in contact with a different class of people at an early stage will surely help him grow personally. Engaging in outdoor activities and self-development is also a part of social skills.
How to care Infant child? ABCs of InfantCare
"A" Sleep Alone
•Always put your infant to sleep alone in a crib.
"B" Breastfeeding
•WHO suggests to breastfeed your baby till she is 6 months old.
•Mother's first milk contains ""colostrum"" which is rich in antibodies and help pass baby's first stool called meconium.
"C" Care on Vaccinations
•Vaccines help baby immunize against certain deadly diseases like polio, measles
Run for a Healthy Heart- Know the ABCs of a Healthy Heart
Heart diseases, be it heart attack, Heart failure or even high blood pressure; by following the ABCs you can help reduce and improve the health of your heart.
“A” Aspirin
As and when required only after consulting your healthcare professional
"B" Blood pressure
• Ideal diastolic and systolic blood pressure respectively should be 90mmHg and 120mmHg.
"C" Cholesterol
• Higher the level of LDL
