Are you pregnant? Know the ABCs of Pregnancy
"A' Anemia
•Severe anemia during pregnancy can cause premature birth, or infant death immediately before or after birth.
'B' High Blood pressure
•Following a healthy diet during pregnancy is very important to have a maintained blood pressure.
•Blood pressure should be 120/80 to be considered as normal.
'C' Check ups
•Going for regular antenatal checkups is considered a vital part of pregnancy
Know the Science Behind Tummy Time
Chiropractors explain by a theory saying the more the head remains to flatten and in the same position, more difficult it gets to overcome gravity and your infant will remain to one suitable side posture in sleep frequently. Parents think it is typical behavior and the head shape of the infant remains unnoticed which is often observed by the paediatrician during the first physical examination.
Is it normal for newborn to cry too much?
Responding to crying is all that your newborn needs, though not always but understanding their needs will help her grow and develop. Crying of your newborn is normal and it usually begins after two weeks and reaches its peak at 6 weeks, luckily for most babies it ends in 12-14 weeks that is around 3-4 months old. This pattern of crying is known as "Colic" and is normal.
IS YOUR FOETUS AT A RISK OF HAVING NEWBORN JAUNDICE?
Yes almost 60% of newborns suffer from jaundice. However, some are more at risk than others. If the blood group of a mother is type O+ and baby has a different blood type than there is a transmission of mother’s antibodies to the baby through the placenta and it destroys fetuses blood cell that accelerates break down. Or During pregnancy when the mother is exposed to any of the TORCH infections.
IS YOUR BABY READY TO HAVE SOLIDS NOW?
Many first-time mothers have the question, is it the time to feed my baby solids? Well, it depends on the personal development of every child. However, experts say that solids should not be started until your baby is 6 months old till then you should keep it on breast milk or bottled/powdered milk. The reason lies behind the physical development as the gut is yet fully not developed for solids.
Is It Safe To Feed Ready Made Babyfood?
Researchers say that readymade infant food has 20 % lower nutritional value than homecooked food for infants. The two-thirds of commercial food that targets infants of 4 months have higher sugar level content and is classified as 'SWEET'. The main purpose of the commercial food should be to increase the nutritional content of the diet and provide the necessary sources which are still not proven.
SMACKING OR SCOLDING WHAT DO YOU PREFER?
Parenting for most of them isn’t complete without spanking their children. Almost 80% of the parents around the globe feel that spanking helps their child learn basic manners or teach them the right thing. Studies show that children from spanking families are more likely to behave aggressively during a later stage in their life during difficult situations.
Newborn Jaundice- What Is Normal and What Is Not?
When a baby's skin and eyes get yellower than normal it is referred to as Newborn jaundice. As the level of bilirubin increases due to not fully developed liver it comes out to be one of the most common disease in newborns. If your baby is having physiological (normal) jaundice than this kind will appear after 2-4 days of birth and it naturally goes away within 2weeks of birth.
Newborn Jaundice- What Is Normal and What Is Not?
When a baby's skin and eyes get yellower than normal it is referred to as Newborn jaundice. As the level of bilirubin increases due to not fully developed liver it comes out to be one of the most common disease in newborns. If your baby is having physiological (normal) jaundice than this kind will appear after 2-4 days of birth and it naturally goes away within 2weeks of birth.
HOW TO SURVIVE A 3-YEAR-OLD
5 most helpful ways to handle a three-year old. Dealing with a toddler not always needs you to be a trained and experienced mother, you are probably reading this with one eye open and the other eye constantly on the kid seeing if he is on some mischievous mission. In the starting it might get complicated and frustrating but will surely help you manage the future years.
Is Breastfeeding Harmful and Cause Jaundice?
Breastfeeding jaundice occurs only when there is an inadequate intake of breastmilk by your newborn. When your newborn is not taking optimal breastmilk as required than as a result it will increase the bilirubin level and eventually the reabsorption of bilirubin increases. Hence CDC recommends that breastfeeding it is safe and above all, it increases the immunity of your child.
What are the Risks of 2nd-Trimestor Miscarriage?
· Miscarriages in total are increasing in comparison to the previous times. However, as the pregnancy proceeds and reaches further the chances of having miscarriages decreases and so does the risk in weeks between 13-20. The risk in the second trimester decreases to less than 1 percent while around 80% of miscarriages occur in the 1st trimester, 2nd trimester miscarriages are often more serious.
5 Things to Keep your Toddler entertain even during the Pandemic
· You are probably just too tired by all the things not going around but what is happening at your house with a three-year-old. As a working parent, there would be days where you feel relaxed at work and not at home and also at this moment you wish to go back to work as soon as possible because you are missing your normal routine more than household chores; where your kids could come quite handy.
THINGS TO KNOW IF YOU ARE FIRST TIME PARENT
Things would be upside down as you realise you will be bringing a human being into your life within 9 months. All the emotions and feelings will be coming along with the news but as time will pass by and the due date will arrive you will understand that the pressure of having a new life. This could be financial pressure, emotional stress or an overwhelming set of emotions.
PPD AND HOW COMMON IS IT?
When sometimes confused with baby blues postpartum depression comes with bigger and more damage causing effects than it.
As a new mom it is very much likely to feel under pressured and struggle with the new sudden responsibility. This could be overwhelming at times but when it continues to keep you sad and does not go away within a week or two after the childbirth is postpartum depression.
Why Is Breastfeeding Necessary For A Newborn?
When should I start to breastfeed? Start as soon as baby is latching, that should be within 1st hour of birth. It is the purest, most clean and healthiest food your baby can have. Why is it highly recommended? It is rich in immunoglobins, several antibodies for baby’s immune system. It is up to a mother whether to go for breast milk (with infinite benefits) or formula milk (with limited benefits)
Oral Thrush: What Is Oral Thrush In Babies And How To Take Care Of It in babies
A most common yeast infection that occurs in infants and toddlers. It comes out as white or yellowish bumps on tongue or inner side of mouth causing irritation and slight bleeding sometimes. It happens through a strain of yeast fungus called Candida albicans and can cause infection with weaker immune system such as babies. It is completely treatable by medications and goes away within days.
