Teaching Child the Importance of Family Meal
A family that eats together stays together. However, a very known quote in English is slowly starting to fade away, and eating together as a family has high nutritional, social, and psychological benefits. Plan ahead of time. You might want to make a few recipes rather than making one big one. Most importantly get everyone involved. The cooking time could be more fun than eating.
Kids with Congenital Heart Disease Face Higher Odds of Mental Health Issues
Kids born with heart defects are more likely to develop anxiety, depression, and mental disorders, including ADHD in children. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth conditions in the US, and India too. The study found that uninsured children and those from minority groups are more likely to face the challenges. However, these kids have known to be living to the fullest.
If you are pregnant, these are the covid-19 vaccine for you
Healthcare employees are the first ones over a population of 300,000 pregnant and lactating women. Is the vaccine safe for them? Well, no data suggests the safety or risks, FDA suggests the answer is yes. As per the EUA, it is better if you consult with your healthcare provider for the options. Pfizer-BioNTech says they do not have sufficient data to inform vaccine-associated risks in pregnancy.
Love Is Science, It Promotes Better Health in Childhood
Want to listen to some of the world’s leading experts on how Oxytocin , also called “love hormone” helps improve the health of your children? Dr Patel explains why our mental health is an asset, and how it impacts our children. Cornelius shares her experiences in delivering child protection programmes and interventions. UNICEF has made an impact on a child’s safety, watch and read the stories.
Postpartum Yoga Asanas to Lose Extra Tummy Fat
Increase in Belly fat is the most common sign of pregnancy, it grows along with your baby but doesn’t go that easily. It will take time, and it might not even go if a woman is less active. Remaining active after a few days of delivery is a start to a healthy life. Yoga is a part of a fit lifestyle. If you have been struggling with postpartum weight gain then these 5 asanas will help you lose that
Recurrent Fever in Children, Is It A Problem?
When the body temperature increases above 100.4 F, it is a fever. And when this happens multiple times, maybe once every month then it is a recurrent fever. This could be a call to worry; however, in most of the cases, it is just an inflammatory response to an infection. In tots, one of the common reasons is tonsillitis. Also, it is best to let experts do their work and consult a doctor.
How to Minimise The High Risks with Type-1 Diabetes and Pregnancy
It becomes even more difficult for a woman with type-1 diabetes to conceive and miss a miscarriage than a normal healthy woman. There’s a lot to consider when trying to get pregnant and of course, the maternal desire to give best to your baby is no less. Keep your blood glucose levels in range. Keep in touch with your doctor. Practice yoga or exercise. It could be difficult but not impossible.
In Absence of Data, Pregnant Women Push Forward With COVID-19 Vaccine
Some pregnant health providers choose to get an emergency-approved vaccine in the USA. However, frustration over the lack of safety information remains. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, has advised physicians to allow pregnant and lactating people in priority vaccination groups the chance to get vaccinated. Yet there is no data available.
Segregating Super Spreaders: Gujarat's affirmative strategy
It has been estimated that 10% of patients with high SARS-CoV-2 are responsible for spreading 80% of local transmissions", as claimed NIOH, Ahmedabad. During the lockdowns of June last year, Ahmedabad opted to segregate high viral load patient to reduce the risk of a widespread. This proved beneficial, But how does one recognize Covid-19 cases with a high viral? Read more to know.
Corona Concerns: Mental Health
As covid vaccination progresses from plans to action altogether with lockdowns and isolations for containing the resurgence of covid is taking a toll on mental health. "The physical aspects of the pandemic are obvious," said Lisa Carlson, the immediate past president of the American Public Health Association. The mental burden can be considered the silver linings of this pandemic.
Critical time for Tokyo as corona cases rise
Registering 4000+ new corona case in japan raised the concern for a potential breakout. It raises concern for the summer Olympic games and economic damage. A lockdown from 8 Pm daily will be imposed from Friday onwards. This may also lead to, if the situation demands, shutting down the schools and non-essential businesses. Japan has recorded more than 245,000 cases and about 3,600 deaths.
Gearing up for vaccine inoculation
As days for covid vaccination is near, authorities are conducting trial runs for ensuring smooth vaccine deployment programs. The main focus is on deciding the venue and dates to administer the vaccine. One thing is making sure to employ trained vaccinator staff along with other ancillary staff. One major activity is to impart the necessary knowledge to the public which falls prey to rumor.
Covaxin against corona's new variant
As concurred by ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava and Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, covaxin is a contender that can fight against new variants of the corona. Covaxin is based on the inactivated virus with the competence to fight against new mutated strains of coronavirus. He also urged not to get distracted by rumors and disinformation campaigns. Read more..
Do you really need prenatal vitamins?
Ideally, one should start taking prenatal vitamins even before the conceptions. In fact, it is always a good idea for a conceiving woman to take vitamins. Because even if you consume a super healthy diet, you need vitamin supplements. Don’t forget you are eating for two now. Folic acid helps the baby's brain and spinal cord development, and calcium for bones and iron helps your blood deliver O2 to
You Get What You Reap, That’s Parenting!
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of California at Davis confirms the importance of a mother’s compassion, especially when it comes to helping kids complete various activities. The study showed that children with highly compassionate mothers are more likely to be generous than their peers. Experts say the positive effects can be seen as early as four-years-old.
Why Does Most New-born Get Jaundice?
Not all newborns are prone to jaundice. However, there are certain prenoted conditions which could rule out the requirements in advance. Premature babies, babies who aren’t getting enough breastmilk or formula milk are more likely to develop the disease. Newborn jaundice is a yellowing of the baby's skin and eyes, developed due to an increase in bilirubin levels in the blood.
Prepare tots to start the new school year
The new school year has just started, and so is your school searching for a tot. Now that homeschooling has become the new normal, you have to help your kid adjust with the temporary normal! Help your little one calm down, read stories, empower his imagination and build his confidence. Let the perfect mom stay outside the house and try and become a kid with your kid.
Parenting blogger, influencer Emily Mitchell dead at 36
A famous parenting blogger, Emily Mitchell, passed away unexpectedly with her 5th pregnancy at 36 on December 22nd. Her unborn son, whom ‘Today’ confirmed Mitchell had planned to name Joey, did not survive. Despite the prompt attention of her children, husband, father and other medical personnel, all valiant efforts to resuscitate were unsuccessful. No cause of death has been released.
