Vaginal Changes During Pregnancy & How To Handle Them!Pregnancy by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 29, 2020May 28, 20200 From day one that a woman conceive, the vagina and the cervix are the ones that show symptoms from the beginning. It forms the protective shield between the outer world and the inner atmosphere. Along the course of nine months you will face a lot of changes in your body which includes different sorts of vaginal change during pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant for the first time these signs and symptoms might make you feel weird and confusing. But don’t worry you are not alone in this. We shall discuss today in this segment what surprises your vagina has for you:Colour of your vagina may seem a bit too intenseOne of the most common changes is the vaginal change
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) During Pregnancy & Tips To Deal With ItParentingPregnancy by Kathy Fray - May 28, 2020June 18, 20200 Excerpt from book “OH BABY… Birth, Babies & Motherhood Uncensored”Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)I don’t believe most of the risk factors individually would tip so many women over the edge. But add them up: the low status we assign to mothering; the high value Western cultures place on a girlish figure; the isolation of today’s nuclear family; the workplace pressure that sends husbands away from home when their partners need them most; the absence of ritual that would allow the new mother to mourn her lost self; the trauma of Caesarean section or high-intervention birth . . . the surprise should not be how many new mothers are depressed . . . but, rather, how many, in spite of all
12 Cradle Anniversary Gifts Ideas For Mom & The BabyKidsMaternity Fashion by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 27, 2020September 28, 20200 Welcoming a new born in the world is the most joyous occasion for a parent, also introducing him or her to the world adds to their joys. At such moments being a part of that joy and being one with their happiness helps us to experience the new world of parenting. When it comes to gifts they hold a special place in the celebrations, they indicate the care and love that we have for the person receiving it. We put a lot of thoughts and efforts in choosing a gift, today we are compiling a list of wonderful gift ideas that can be given to new couple parent during the cradle ceremony.We will categories the gifts into two:Gift dedicated to
Anteverted Uterus Causes & How To Deal With It?Pregnancy by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 26, 2020May 22, 20200 Uterus is an important organ of the woman’s body, from menstrual cycle to pregnancy every womanly functions takes place in the uterus. If there occurs even a slightest complication with our uterus we start doubting our ability to have kids. Questions like will my uterus be able to bear a kid? Am I fertile now? Why is my menstrual so painful than others? come pushing us with more and more stress. One such complication that we see is anteverted uterus. Today’s topic of discussion is anteverted uterus and the questions revolving around it.Image courtesy: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/Anteverted Uterus & Retroverted UterusThere is set position of uterus in our pelvis, it’s located exactly behind and overlying the bladder. Now, of there is
Side Effects & Benefits Of Castor Oil During Pregnancy & How It Induces Labour?Pregnancy by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 25, 2020June 10, 20200 Castor oil has been used in Indian household since ages now. Castor oil is a stimulant laxative, it promotes bowel movement and it is used as a home remedy for constipation. Just one teaspoon of castor oil can release all the trapped gases and give your intestines a reboot. Not only that it has properties to improve hair growth, make the hair strand stronger, also it’s essential fatty acids helps to moisturise the skin and improve its texture. Along with these benefits castor oil is also used during pregnancy, let’s see what exactly is the role played by it !How exactly does castor oil work when consumed? Castor oil has a spasmodic effect on the intestine, which stimulates the bowel and
Meaning Of Pre-eclampsia In Pregnancy, It’s Symptoms, Causes & PreventionsPregnancy by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 23, 2020April 19, 20210 Pre eclampsia is a complication occurring during pregnancy that begins around 20 weeks of gestation for some woman or can develop at 32 weeks of gestation as well. It's a problem that occurs in 1 out of 20 pregnancies. If pre eclampsia is left untreated it might lead to eclampsia which causes convulsions and might even cause coma. According to research pre eclampsia occurs in 5-8% pregnant population world wide.What exactly happens in pre eclampsia and can it be prevented?During the third trimester the blood pressure in the pregnant lady is expected to rise. It is likely to go above 140 mmHg systolic and above 90 mmHg for diastolic which is are defined ranges. First and foremost thing is
My One Micro Preemie Survived But The Other Had To Go – Story Of MomHealthKidsPregnancyStories by Mothers - May 22, 2020May 18, 20200 It breaks my heart telling this story about how I lost one of my micro preemie within a month after being born. But I saw that parents need to be aware about every little detail and they must be cautious during pregnancy so they don’t have to face what we had to go through.I got married and within 3 months I got pregnant. Upon getting checked we found that the twins are on their way. Our excitement saw no grounds. Our preparations started, we had started collecting goodies to fill in the baby right from the 4th month only. But in the fifth month of my pregnancy, I started feeling some fluctuations especially related to blood pressure and saw the
Use These 5 Toor Dal Benefits For Weight Loss!HealthWomen by Bose Manjula - May 21, 2020May 18, 20200 Toor dal (in Marathi) also known as Arhar dal, spelt as “अरहर की दाल” in Hindi & pigeon pea in English. Toor dal is the one of most used dal from the southern region of India especially in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Toor dal is used to make Sambhar which is the most eaten South Indian dish that goes well with Dosa, Uttapam, Rice, Idli, Vada and so on. Toor dal benefits aren't yet realised the way its taste is.Sambhar is loved in South India but is one among favorite dishes in North India too. Along with Butter Chikhen and dal makhni, North Indians love various combinations of Sambhar, however, without knowing the health benefits of Toor dal.Did
What Is Cervix Position During Early Pregnancy?Pregnancy by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 20, 2020May 18, 20200 Every woman is excited to know about her pregnancy. If you are trying to get pregnant, you would be expecting to observe few reactions in your body which means before taking a pregnancy test at home women can notice certain symptoms. Changes in cervix position during early pregnancy is one of the ways to find out the same. But before jumping into any further lets clear some basic queries first:What is Cervix?Cervix is the lower most part of the uterus and is made up of strong muscles. The function of the cervix is to allow flow of menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina, and direct the sperms into the uterus during intercourse. The opening of the cervical canal is normally very
Moringa During Breast Feeding: Benefits & Side-EffectsHealthParenting by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 19, 2020July 22, 20200 One of the most disturbing and panicky question that many mother have are whether she fulfils the needs of breastmilk of her baby? Whether her milk supply is adequate or not? While many mothers are forced to take the help of tablets for increasing their milk supply, there are many other ways to increase the breast milk supply naturally. Shatavari, moringa being a few options.What is Moringa? How do we use it ?Moringa or drumsticks have been used since ages for solving gynaecological problem in women. It has numerous benefits of the reproductive system of the woman like it helps with menstrual cycles, it also helps with the uterine health and it increasing breast milk production. Me being a South
Latest Collection Of Indian Style Maternity Clothes Available Online!Maternity Fashion by Sunaina Mishra - May 16, 2020October 2, 20200 Back in 90's when women used to get pregnant, their favourite maternity wear would be maternity nighties or extremely loose salwar kameez. They would spend their days, nights, months and years in the same attire. Not even for once they would look for maternity clothes because homemakers wouldn't leave the house and working women were fine wearing loose salwar kameez all through their pregnancy. However, things changed some 10-15 years back when something called as "Maternity Fashion" came into picture. New varieties of Indian style maternity clothes started coming in and the world of ladies got great range to flaunt their pregnancy. Lets check out the latest variety of Indian style maternity clothes that you can pick from:12 Brand
What Is The Meaning Of Parachute Reflex In New Born Babies & How To Get Rid Of It?HealthKidsParentingPregnancy by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 15, 2020October 22, 20200 Dealing with new borns is not easy and there are certain things you are absolutely required to be aware of. One of it is parachute reflex. However, reflexes are also of different types. Let's first begin by understanding what is reflex and parachute reflex in new borns.What is a reflex?Reflexes as the name suggests are involuntary movements, they can occur as a part of a stimulus reaction cycle or can occur just as a moment during the daily activity.What importance does infant reflexes have?Infants have a set of primitive reflexes that stay with them for a certain period of time and vanish as they grow. These sets of reflexes being present at a particular age denotes the proper development
Lactogen VS Similac: Which Baby Milk Powder Is Better?KidsParenting by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 14, 2020March 15, 20210 When it comes to baby nutrition none of the parents want to compromise. They want all their baby products to be natural and not to cause any kind of harm to their babies. But when it comes to choosing milk powders or formula milk for babies some parents frown upon. They feel why not try and give breast milk, why to go for something unnatural? Trust me folks I have gone through the same. When my baby was in NICU and I was not in a condition to visit her this baby milk powder was like a god sent to me. I wouldn’t deny the fact that breast milk is the best but under some circumstances it becomes impossible for
10 Best Baby Booster Seats In India – Get The Best For Your Baby!Kids by Sunaina Mishra - May 13, 2020February 9, 20210 Every baby is special to their parents and they do everything to give them comfort especially when it comes to feeding. There are special baby feeding chairs available in the market nowadays but what if you have to feed them while traveling? That's when booster seats come to picture. A booster chair is best known for their use for feeding kids at home and in car. These toddler booster chairs are designed to provide comfortable sitting position to your child while they eat. It's one of the most beneficial product for working parents as they are always on their tows and a booster seat make their life simpler. So in order to help you reach out to the right product,
10 Bassinet Mattresses Sold By Best Brands In IndiaKidsParenting by Bose Manjula - May 13, 2020October 14, 20200 A comfortable bassinet is required to give comfortable sleep to your baby. They are required from the moment your baby is born till he is four months old. Since kids spend most of their time sleeping, bassinets are designed to provide maximum support to their body. A perfect bassinet is all you need to give them comfort yet keeping an eye on them while they sleep. In order to help you new parents, we have prepared this list of most accepted Bassinet Mattress that are available online. Hope it helps you reach the product that you are looking for:1. OYO BABY Waterproof Mattress ProtectorThis Bassinet Mattress is perfect for parents who don’t want their kids to sleep in a crib
All You Need To Know About Paternity Leave In IndiaFatherhoodParenting by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 11, 2020May 7, 20200 A child’s bond with its mother starts the very moment that it takes life in her, he can hear his mother’s voice, her heartbeat, her lullaby everything. But, when the baby comes to the world that’s when he sees his father and their bond begins. Fathers must have spoken to their babies while they were in the womb, so the baby must recognise their voice. The initial days of babies life is important to create bond for the mother, so is for the father.Traditionally, this role of a father was always blind sided. But after the amendment of maternity act in 2017, paternity leave too came into picture. So let’s see the paternity leave rules in India. What exactly is the
10 Confessions By Young Adults Giving A Chance To Rectify Your Parenting Mistakes!Parenting by Mothers - May 9, 2020May 7, 20200 Who doesn't want Happy parenting? Every parent wants to do the best for their kids. Yet parenting mistakes are bound to happen. You don't do anything intentionally but still few things happen. And the sad part is that your kids might not be even telling you what's going wrong with them. However, there are other ways to find out solutions to your parenting mistakes so you could help your kids get through their childhood problems. In order to help parents, we did a small survey on a social platform asking young adults about their opinions on how their parents raised them and if there was anything they could have done differently. You won't believe the kind of responses we got. Check them
No More Kitty Party Games, It’s Time For Booze & Dancing – What Women Want!Women by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 8, 2020May 6, 20200 Kitty parties have been one of the most favourites activities for women, not just stay at home ones but also working women since kitty parties are their chance of having fun with the ladies. The trend has been running all around since years. It started with women getting together at homes and have their meals or play kitty party games like Tambola, poker etc. A show named Desperate housewives even started the trend of poker as one of the kitty party games which was not there before. With time, the trend took a transformation because women were bored of cooking at home so they started going out for lunches or breakfast kitty parties. Various restaurants also have designated areas to host kitty
Type Of Feeding Tops To Make Your Life Easier While Nursing In Public!Maternity Fashion by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 7, 2020October 1, 20210 Nursing in public, it’s a big question for woman. How to do it right? Won’t it be awkward? What if someone sees me? These are few questions that pop into a mother’s brain before traveling out, but once you see the crying baby all your brain thinks of is to satisfy him. So ladies never feel embarrassed to feed your baby in public, it’s your right and the baby’s too. To make you comfortable in the process here is list of some feeding tops options that you can choose from.Table Of ContentIntroductionType of feeding tops PriceConclusionType Of Feeding Tops For NursingYou might have heard about feeding tops but we bet you didn't know that there were many options to it.
5 New Kitty Party Games Substituting Tambola These DaysWomen by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 5, 2020May 5, 20200 Games are the best part of many get together, may it be freshers party or farewell party or even kitty party. Tambola has been an all time favourite game. Today, I am going to list a few innovative and creative kitty party games that you may give a try. The Game Of Brands All you require for this game is pieces of paper and pens. Once the buzzer rings the host has to announce, brands of make up, clothing or anything that comes to one’s mind. The timer starts for 30 secs. The person with the highest names on their list wins. Example: brands of clothing – Levi’s, biba, hrx, reymond etc.Pictionary This is not a very new game, but it has been
Everything On Maternity Benefit Act 1961 For Returning MomsPregnancy by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 4, 2020May 4, 20200 Motherhood is a very big responsibility to take and so is choosing to be a mother. There are a lot of aspects that a woman has to think about before going through pregnancy and motherhood later on. One of the very important point to consider is the financial stability, many women are independent and are working, for them quitting their jobs seems like a long shot to take. Instead many of us prefer to take a break and return, to make this process an easy one the government has implemented the ' Maternity Benefits Act' in 1961, and also an amendment which has been based in 2017: So what exactly is Maternity Benefits Act : Maternity act is passed to safeguard the