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VOL 10 ISSUE 1 ` 100

MAY 2017
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 Contents
May
2017

Regular
M&B PANEL ............................... 12
Our team of experts
EDIT NOTE ................................. 14
From us to you
MUMS THE WORD ..................... 16
Snapshots from your
mommy diary 60
THE WHOLE NINE MONTHS ...... 18
Show off your baby bump
ANGEL SPOTTING ...................... 20
Your favourite baby clicks
WHATS ON .............................. 112
All the buzz from across
the country
REVIEW CORNER ..................... 115 66
Our take on the latest offerings
PREGNANCY GLOSSARY ......... 116
Pregnancy terms decoded
ACTIVITY CORNER ................... 117
Fun puzzles for your little one
46 Life & Kids
TRAVEL SAFE ............................24
Must-have travel accessories for a
trip with your little one
WHATS IN STORE......................42
On the cover Make the most of the newest
products in the market
LESSONS IN LOVE .....................46
Learn from your baby
54 LET THE GAMES BEGIN.............50
Parenting is no less than a sport
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL ...................54
Sabiha Ghiasi talks about her
miracle baby
WHAT ARE HIS
ANIMAL INSTINCTS? .................60
Parenting quiz for dads
On the cover A MOMS DIET BY
Sabiha Ghiasi with daughter Ziya THE DECADE ..............................62
Visuals Akshay Kulkarni
Hair & Make-up Sachin Ghate
Nutritional requirements in your
24 20s and 30s

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 Contents Bump To Birth
May FEEL FRESH IN THE
INDIAN SUMMERS.....................66
2017 Wash away the pollution and
humidity this season
PREGNANCY 101:
PRENATAL EXERCISES .............70
The important role physical
activity plays
SIGNS YOU ARE IN LABOUR......73
Know when you are ready to go
A DADS GUIDE TO
MOTHERS DAY ..........................74
Ways to make her feel special
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY........80
A gentle support system on your
journey to motherhood
MAKE YOUR BABY SMARTER
IN THE WOMB ............................83
Move towards the healthy 110
development of your babys brain
ASK THE EXPERT ......................86
Effath Yasmin answers all your
breastfeeding and lactation queries
Baby & Toddler
THE BUSINESS OF BIRTH .........88
Adopt budget-friendly options
and methods
74 COOL FOR THE SUMMER ...........92
The latest styles for your kids
ASK THE EXPERT ......................99
Dr Ramesh Iyer answers all your
childcare queries
OF CUTS AND SCRAPES ..........100
Teach your kids basic first aid
6 TIPS TO BOOST YOUR
CHILDS MEMORY ....................102
Engage your kids with various
brain teasers
DIY PENCIL HOLDER ...............105
Get creative this summer vacations
KEEP YOUR EYE ON IT.............108
Is it time for your toddlers
first eye test?
THE DANGER LURKING
IN TOYS? ..................................110
Be aware of what you buy
70 92 for your child

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 Welcome from
Editor

ear readers,

Bring on the new season. I dont know about you

but its sure getting hot here in Mumbai. And
speaking of hot, boy oh boy do we have an exciting
issue in store for you. Why, you might ask? Well,
weve turned nine years old! Oh how time flies!

Indeed it has. Weve had a great adventure and its

only just beginning. Now, speaking of beginning
another year, we definitely have something new to
offer. And on that note, Id like to welcome you to
our Anniversary Special. While we will definitely
retain what M&B has always been about, were
just bringing you a new and improved version.
After all, we must keep up with the time, right?

In this issue, weve had a makeover and we sure

hope you like what you see. But apart from our
new look, there are a few things that weve
introduced, and would love to hear what you
think. From our Pregnancy Glossary to our
Review Corner, where we will get mums and
dads to give us first-hand details of products,
books and even movies, to even introducing
a little fun in the form of our Activities
Corner, were aiming to make M&B your
one-stop shop for everything to do with
you and your precious little ones.

We do hope you welcome this change,

but more importantly, write in to tell
us what youd like to see. And as
always, happy reading!

Cheers!

Charlene Flanagan
Executive Editor
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Mums the Word
Mums the
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Dear Team,
My husband and I both love travelling.
Before my pregnancy, we often took
off in order to explore various places.
But now that we have a five-month-
old, we havent travelled since the
time he was born and even before
during my pregnancy. I feel really
unsettled but my husband thinks that
it is a risk travelling with such a tiny
baby. I recently read the article of a
mothers experience of travelling with
her toddler. I absolutely loved it and
cannot wait to travel with my baby
once he is a little older. Thank you.
ARUNDATHI SHARMA, DELHI
Dear Arundhati,
Once your husband and you are
mentally prepared to take your baby
out, an outdoor adventure would be a
great break from the monotony.
Until then just rest it out and start
preparing for your journey in the
near future. Surely write in to us
about your experience. Thank you. -
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New Born &
Beyond
Watching your little one reach his milestones is one of the biggest joys of
motherhood and a reason for celebration!
STEP BY STEP
First smiles, first steps, first words.
When it comes to your babys
development, it will often feel
like hes learning something new
every day. The truth is, your baby
will constantly surprise you and
show you unconditional love every
day. All you need to do is wait and
watch...
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Your tiny baby develops from the
head down. At birth, his head
accounts for around a third of his
body weight but, despite this, his
brain is four times smaller than
an adults although it has no
fewer brain cells. During his first
few months, his brain is growing
rapidly, enabling him to gradually
gain control over different parts
of his body. First of all, he gains
control over his face, then his
neck, shoulders and back, arms,
hands and eventually his fingers.
His hips, legs and feet soon
follow, then finally his bladder
and bowel. This happens over
the first two years. Notice how at
six weeks hes still floppy but is
beginning to support his head. At
12 weeks, he can raise his head,
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and by 20 weeks, he can push up
with his hands when hes lying on
his tummy.
Your little ones muscles and
bones are underdeveloped at
birth too, which explains why
hes so floppy and fragile. As
they grow stronger, he will gain
more control over his arms and
upper body, then later his legs.
By around four months old, most
babies can roll over from their
back to their front. And by seven
months, he should be able to roll
over with ease in both directions.
Before you know it, your helpless
baby will be a busy toddler,
learning to skip, hop and jump.
However, nutrition is an
important aspect in his
developing years, and the milk
of mother is the perfect food
for her baby. It contains all the
nutritional principals required
for growth upto six months of
age and is recommended by the
WHO even after weaning. When
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MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
For the first six weeks or so
of your babys life, he wont
understand where he ends and
the world around him begins,
and he wont remember people
when theyre not there. However,
his senses are developing at an
amazing speed he can recognise
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clingy or tearful if you leave him
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you leave the room you havent
vanished until hes around 10
months. But his memory develops
rapidly. By the time he is a year
old, he will be able to turn away
from an activity then turn back to
it. By the time he is two, hell be
able to remember instructions.
Whether hell carry them out is
another matter though!
ENCOURAGING SIGNS
We all know that babies develop at
different rates. But if yours seems
to be lagging behind, its hard not
to worry. Your baby will meet his
milestones when hes good and
ready. But you can help him to
reach the next stage with a little
gentle encouragement. Simple
things such as putting him down
on his front for a few minutes
Quattro 4 in 1 : of tummy time every day will
Rocker encourage him to explore the use
Push n Go
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Push n walk
Sit n Ride hell be propping himself up and
rolling over. Likewise, talking to
your baby will encourage him to
respond even if it is in squeaks.
Make sure theyre suitable for each
stage or hes likely to feel frustrated.
STRONG SILENT TYPE
Your little one might have been
the first tot at nursery up on his
feet, but getting him to say a
few words isnt proving quite as
easy. While its perfectly normal
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FIRST-YEAR CHECKS
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well as his eyes to confirm he understands the concept of object
doesnt have a squint and is able permanency.
to make eye contact. Youll be
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and how you feel about his check motor development to
development. see whether he can lie on his
stomach and push himself up
Seven to Nine Month Check using his hands, that he can sit up
A more detailed series of independently and is learning to
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with expressions such as aah and
ooh.
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Hell start turning towards sounds
that are in front of him and is
likely to start raising his head.
Hell soon start reaching out to
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Most babies will start to do mini
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When you put him to lie on his
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6 Months
By now your little one is likely
to wave his arms and kick and
babble in response to you. He
can also hold up his head steadily
and sit up on his own. He turns
his head towards sounds from
different directions and can focus
on moving objects. Hell start
mimicking your speech patterns
and babble to answer you back.
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Your little ones sense of object
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11 Months
By now, your baby will probably
have started to pull himself up
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By now most tots can use at least
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good at toddling by now, and will
be able to manoeuvre sideways
and backwards easily. His sense of
depth and perspective will be fully
developed by this stage, too, and
hell start showing an interest in
small details.
24 Months
Most two-year-olds can walk up
the stairs with support. Hell
know about 200 different words
by now too and will start using
them together to form simple
sentences.
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From learning to kick those little
legs to taking his first steps to
running and jumping, we map
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Your babys neck muscles
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stronger and by around three
or four months hell start
controlling his head all by
himself.
Your newborn baby is born
without kneecaps they
wont develop until hes over
six months old. For the first
few months, his knees will
stay bent like they were in
the womb, but by six months
hell straighten them out and
will start kicking at every
opportunity.
6-12 months
His upper body strength is
improving rapidly and by six
months he will sit up unaided
and push himself up on to all
fours. By the time hes a year
old, his arms will be strong
enough to throw light objects.
Your little ones bones are still
quite soft he might even be
able to bend his knees to suck
his toes. But theyre getting
stronger by the day and by
10 months hell learn that by
pushing down with his knees
he can move forward and
crawl.
Your babys feet grow quickly
and by the end of his first year
theyll be almost half their
adult size. Around this time,
hell take his first few steps,
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support for a little while yet.
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Your growing toddler is
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The Feels

Lessons in
you could learn from your baby. Hes an expert on the subject already

A
t no stage in your life
MEET THE do you learn as much or
EXPERT as quickly as when you
Oliver James become a mum. Change a nappy
is a clinical child in seconds? Check. Whip up tea
WORDS HATTIE GARLICK
lot of people, love is something
we dont really understand until
we have children, says clinical
child psychologist Oliver James.
But anyone who has ever become
things of adult life, all the things
we think we value, to something
far more profound.
Although he may only be tiny,

psychologist and with one hand? Check. Queen of a parent knows that feeling of from the first moment your baby
author of Love multi-tasking? Check. But theres suddenly having a real sense locks eyes with you, hes teaching
Bombing: Reset Your something else that your baby can of purpose to your life. Having you about love. Its impossible
Childs Emotional teach you about, something far a baby can cut through all the to ignore the candour of the eye
Thermostat more life-affirming: love. For a status-orientated or material contact your baby gives you, says

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The Feels
Oliver. Its not mediated
by any kind of deception or
ulterior motive and is such
a refreshing change from our
usual adult relationships.
So cast aside what you think
you know about love and lets
find out what our babies can
teach us.
Love can be unselfish
As adults, we tend to put
most effort into the things
that have tangible rewards
attached, says Oliver. We
make friends with people
who can make us laugh,
or help us through rough
patches. We work hard in
anticipation of a promotion,
an income or a status that
we think will make us
happy. So it can come as
a surprise when we have a
baby and realise our real
sense of fulfilment comes
from meeting the needs of
this tiny person who, in the
early days, gives very little
back, says Oliver. Because,
of course, caring for your
newborn does not come with
a fat pay cheque. You get no
bonus for a brilliant burping.
And theres no guarantee of
a smile. Yet this relationship
that comes, at first, with
the fewest material returns,
means the most.
love yourself for you
Of course, the returns soon
come. From about eight
weeks, your baby starts to
give you something back,
says Oliver. Your attention is
directly repaid first in smiles
and then, from around three
months, in laughs that are
worth a million pounds. By
about seven months, his
attachment to you may be so
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fierce that he cannot bear for
you to leave the room for
a few seconds.
So what makes him love you
so intensely? It is unlikely
to be the things on which
you pin your self-worth. He
doesnt care whether or not
you can squeeze into your
target jeans. And he doesnt
give two hoots whether you
drive a brand-new Range
Rover or a rusty old Renault.
As long as you are kind and
caring, you are everything
that he needs, and who
doesnt need a reminder
that these qualities are what
really matter?
Love heals
And theres another way that
your baby can teach you to
love yourself better. Quite
often, we promise to give
our babies experiences that
we feel we didnt or dont
have ourselves, says Oliver.
Perhaps you dont feel you
are, or have been, securely
loved. So you promise to
make your baby feel really
treasured. In doing so,
youre identifying with your
baby, and in making him feel
loved, youre making yourself
feel that love too.
Love is unconditional
As adults, we have often
grown used to ordering
our lives and schedules in
a way that suits us. Your
newborn, though, hasnt
got the memo. He wakes
when he wants. He needs
to feed whenever hunger
strikes. Never let it be
underestimated what
a phenomenal effort it is
to look after a small baby!
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says Oliver. In many other
relationships and situations, we
have the option of walking away
when things get tough or dont
conform to our plan. But love
isnt just about raindrops on roses
and whiskers on kittens. Mothers
quickly realise that whats needed
is responsiveness, continues
Oliver. You take the lead from
your baby in order to make things
work. Its a kind of selflessness
that we dont practise often
as adults. And these personal
sacrifices and challenges are an
extremely valuable experience: it
makes the love you have for your
baby all the stronger and richer.
Love brings empathy
There is no such thing as a bad
baby, says Oliver, and parents
learn pretty quickly that a crying
baby is really just a baby who is
hungry, tired, uncomfortable or
overstimulated. So when you
hear your baby cry, you dont tut
or judge, you rush to find the
cause. Thats not always easy,
says Oliver, but when you get it
right, the relief and satisfaction
for baby and mum are so
powerful that its impossible
to ignore.
So just imagine if you extended
the same empathy and forgiveness
to the other people you
encounter in your day-to-day
life. Perhaps your boss had
a tummy ache when she snapped
at you earlier. Maybe that lady
who barged in front of you in the
supermarket queue just needed
a little nap
Love can open your eyes
When you look after your baby,
change his nappy in the night
and sleepily feed him as the sun
rises, its likely you will reflect on
the fact that your mother once
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did the same for you. Looking
after your newborn may well
inspire you to see her, and your
relationship with her, in a whole
new light. Until I had my own
babies, says Oliver, I didnt have
a huge amount of sympathy for
my own mothers predicament of
having four children under the
age of five. Suddenly, I saw her
behaviour in a whole new light.
Love expands
Your baby is born. You watch him
grow. You gaze at his smile and
smell his hair and you think,
I could never love anyone else
this much. Your love for him is
so all- consuming that you cannot
imagine there would be room in
your heart to feel this intensely
about a second child, let alone
a third. You may fear that you
have used up all your supplies
in your love for your first baby,
explains Oliver, so, in many
cases, it comes as a surprise to
discover an oil well of love when
baby number two comes along.
Because if and when number two
arrives, your love for him is just as
all-consuming. Different, perhaps,
but just as powerful. And we learn
that we have an infinitely greater
capacity for love than we
ever imagined.
Sibling love is strong
Have you ever watched a baby
watch his older sibling? From
the very start, a baby will track
his older brothers movements
with his eyes, laugh hardest for
his older sister and, as soon as
he is able, crawl desperately after
them both. Theres a strong wish
on the part of younger children
to earn the admiration and
affection of their older siblings,
says Oliver. And as adults we
sometimes forget that we are role
The Feels
models to people around us. And
what would happen if we were
all more generous to those who
are smaller, younger or in more
junior positions to us?
love the world
To your baby, the most mundane
things are amazing. He can lose
himself in wonder simply playing
with a sippy cup, and blades of
grass and buggy wheels deserve
the closest inspection. We adults,
meanwhile, tend to rush past
things, lost in our own world of to-
do lists and deadlines, explains
Oliver. And perhaps thats the
biggest lesson we could all learn
from the babies in our livesto
worry a little less and have a little
more wonderment in the world
around us. And nothingjust
nothingis more amazing than
your baby.
LOVE CAN CHANGE
Perhaps your love for your partner started as
a lustful glance across a room. Or maybe it
began as friendship born of a shared interest.
It changed to become a partnership and now
you have a baby and suddenly there are three of
you in this relationship. That will present a few
challenges as you adjust to the new dynamic.
But sharing your love and responsibility for
this great new person and seeing your partner
becoming a good parent can take your love to
a new level.
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Go for Gold

Let the
Games Begin Ever think of parenting as a sport? Well, we have, and some of
these incidents below, illustrate that very point

BY RUTH PRABHU DSOUZA

P
arenting is not easyyou
dont need to be a parent
to know that. There are
days when you simply want to
take that proverbial walk into
the sunset and forget the cries,
the screaming and the demands.
Then there are days when you
just want to cuddle them and not
let go. What really helps through
all the trying times is finding
that sense of balance that gives
you the strength to be a parent.
Like looking back on incidents
which may have been mortifying
when they occurred, but now,
days later, seem like yet another
way in which your child tests your
parenting abilities. Lets think of
it as the discovery of a new game
to play with mama and papa
each time.

On your mark
Lets start off with a personal
story. As an expectant mother,
I loved the attention I got, all
thanks to the rotund belly
I lugged around everywhere. But
come nightfall, exactly at the
stroke of three A.M., my daughter
would be up and playing her
version of belly football. The
kicks were intense, so much so I
would be up reading for a good

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two hours since there was no
question of sleep. Today, almost
a tween, my daughter wakes up
at threeA.M. for a toilet break,
ensures she walks up to me from
her room and wakes me up,
just to announce she is going to
answer natures call and then
promptly crawls into bed with me,
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once she is done. You would say,
well at least the kicking stopped.
Let me correct you therenow
I deal with threeA.M. kicks to
belly, back, face and just about
any other spot close to those
gangly legs and hands. Should
I decide to move to her room
for some respite, she follows
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me there, cuddles up and five
minutes later, am nursing a nose
that has been elbowed! Potential
MMA champ on my hands,
I dare say.
Deck Up, Strip Down!
As part of boot camp training,
one of the tasks given to you is
to regularly strip down your gun
and assemble it together in the
shortest span of time possible. The
same goes for assembling kits and
getting battle-ready. And dressing
up in the cold winters of Gurugram
is nothing short of getting battle
ready assures Khushnuma Katpitia,
an HR professional, currently
based in Hyderabad and mother
to Jenaaz, now a teenager.
Khushnuma recalls that as a
diaper-clad baby who was extremely
fussy about the clothes she wore,
dressing Jenaaz was quite the task,
especially during the winters. Once
all the layers of clothes were on and
they headed to the door to step
out, nature would call and Jenaaz
would have it no other way, than
be stripped down and taken to the
toilet. No amount of cajoling to
use the diaper, or even time spent
on the potty before being dressed
would help. Being dressed and
seeing the door remained a trigger
for a long time to come. And so
did the game of dress up and
strip down!
Passing the baton... Err,
the remote
For Nishara Antony, a yoga
instructor and mother of twoa
seven and an 11-year-old, based
in Bengaluru, the TV is a luxury
that she rarely indulges in.
Between being the quintessential
working mother and juggling
lifes responsibilities, the TV very
rarely has time dedicated to it.
However, on the rare occasion
that Nishara does feel like being
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couch potato for all of half an

hour, and takes hold of the
remote, lo and behold, two other
mini contenders enter the fray.
Both children fight to grab the
remote from their mother in as
dramatic a style as possiblelong
faces, crocodile tears, whines, sobs
galore, the remote roughly jostled
about from one hand to another,
with Nishara too pitching in on
the dramatics, a la mommy style!
The battle generally ends with the
remote flying out of somebodys
hand and landing on the floor
and breaking into small pieces.
Nobody wins, everyone leaves in a
huff and the remote is bandaged
up again, battle ready once more.

Dive right in
Maina Shet is mommy to nine-
year-old Sanath, and seven-year
old Avantika in Mangaluru. While
she assures me there are plenty
of stories to share, the one that
resonated with me was that of
the child being seriously averse
to a drop of water on his clothes.
And that was what Sanath was
obsessed about at the age of four.
A drop of water, or even a small
stain that looked like a drop of
water would mean that he would
not budge till his clothes were
changedthis was especially at
the time when mommy will be
scrambling to get him ready for
school. So multiple sessions of
changing clothes, before heading
out the door was a norm two to
three times a week. And heaven
forbid Maina happened to wash
her hands before heading out the
door to drop Sanath to schoola
remotely damp guiding hand on
his shoulder would mean a new
suit to tackle the issue.
The Escape Act
Anjali Mathew, based in
Bengaluru has two adorable
angels on her hands and in her
own wordsthere is never
a dearth of stories to share. One
lesson Anjali has learnt is never to
go clothes shopping with her little
tyke Sean. Invariably, he pulls the
escape act on her and that too in
style. Picture this, Anjali has with
her a set of pants that she takes
to the trial room to try on. Sean
faithfully accompanies her to said
trial room. And just when Anjali
is switching between pants, Sean
discovers that he is small enough
to wiggle out of the trial room
from the gap under the door
and takes off! Leaving Anjali in
the room, quite literally with her
pants down and unable to
follow him!
Another universal sport that most
mommies will agree on is the
invariable need to visit the toilet
just when mommy has sat down What really
to a meal. Before that first morsel helps through
finds its way to your mouth, you all the trying
will have those little hands tug at times is finding
your sleeve and a squeaky voice that sense of
telling you that they have to go balance that
just now or else there could be gives you the
an accident. Meal forgotten, off strength to be
you go! a parent
Parenthood is an experience
unlike any other. As you think
back on it, you will be flooded
with scores of incidents that will
make you want to laugh, cry,
scream out or simply dwell in the
happiness of it all. Our children
are never short on mischief and
on innovative ways to make their
childhood memorable.

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Life is
Beautiful
28-year-old Freelance Journalist, Sabiha Ghia-
si, shares a rather fascinating story about just how
wonderfully-surprising life can be
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I
am a medical marvel. I was born the last of
three children, exactly eight months after my
mother had a Copper-T fixed in place,
to seal the fate on their family of four. I was
a kilogram of wrinkled skin at birth. Fast forward
to 15 years later, my period had still not made
an appearance. A quick sonogram told us that
I had something called Polycystic Ovarian Disease
(PCOD, at the time). I was overweight, suffered
from severe acne, and was promptly put on birth
control pills to regularise my cycle.

For the next ten years, I took really good care

of my body. I worked out, lost weight, and
remained fairly healthy. It was not like my cycle
was suddenly watching the calendar, but I could
afford to get off the pill every now and then.
In the meantime, I was constantly reminded,
by articles, my doctor, my family, and society-at-
large, what a tough time I was going to have while
trying to get pregnant.

I met my husband, Nadir, when I was 23. We were

married two year later. At the back of my mind,
the nagging voices kept telling me how tough
PCOD, now called Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome, was going to make it for us to start
a family. Nadir was well aware of the situation,
and we always wanted kids. So, on our first

wedding anniversary, we decided to begin the

long journey that was in store for us to get
pregnant. We were sure it would take at least a
year. Then, IVF? Hip injections? Who knew what
the future held.

Our daughter, Ziya, was born exactly nine months

later. Yes, a medical marvel.

The baby way

The symptoms began to show about two weeks
into my pregnancy. I had terrible morning
sickness, but I dismissed it as a stomach bug. My
chest felt heavy and my stomach felt bloated, but
I assumed it was my irregular periods that would
finally show up. I took a test a month later, many
miles from home, when I was visiting a friend in
the Nilgiris. She was two months pregnant herself
and saw through my tell-tale symptoms.

The news of my pregnancy brought a lot of joy to

both our families. It also brought more morning,

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afternoon, and evening sickness for the rest of my
first trimester. But to begin with, Nadir and I were
over the moon. We were immensely grateful that
this baby had picked us, and so soon! The rest of
pregnancy was a breeze. We spent half a month in
Japan when I was five months pregnant. I would
comfortably walk six to seven kilometres every
day without feeling exhausted.
At five feet, nine inches, my frame hid the 20
kilograms I put on pretty well. I didnt look
pregnant all the way until the last month; when
the back aches, sleeplessness and general unease
began. To be honest, theres nothing to write
home when it comes to my pregnancy. It was
lovely and completely wonderful nine months.
However, the most important aspect about it,
and something that has become very close to
my heart, was my decision to attend a workshop
on breastfeeding and lactation conducted by Dr
Mugdha Joshi at Holy Family Hospital in Bandra,
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Mumbai. I was six months pregnant, and one of
two pregnant women in a sea of new moms, at
the workshop. The session opened my eyes to
a host of trials and tribulations these new moms
were going through because they were not armed
with the right knowledge on breastfeeding,
before the baby came along. Dr Mugdha held
a brief and enriching experience on the dos
and donts of breastfeeding, on things to watch
out for early on, and the general confidence a
woman needs to maintain in order to believe her
body can handle the most natural thing in the
world. She really was a comfort.
Hello mommy & daddy
Ziyas birth, just like my pregnancy, was
uneventful and a breeze. She arrived on her
due date, completely naturally, all of 6.7lbs.
I had refused an epidural but settled for an
episiotomy. My doctor performed a procedure
called stripping, a day before her birth, which
set the contractions in full swing the same night.
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The only book I had readWhat to Expect When
Youre Expectinghad told me loud and clear to
At the back of my wait out the slower contractions. So, I patiently
mind, the nagging went about my business the whole of the next
voices kept telling day, and got myself admitted to the hospital when
me how tough my contractions were two minutes apart. I was
PCOD, now called hooked to an IV and put on Pitocin that sped up
Polycystic Ovarian my labour.
Syndrome, was
going to make it for Except the last one hour, when I screamed loud
us to start enough to scare the entire neighbourhood, and
a familyitchy belly almost broke a nurses arm (unintentionally), the
are definitely labour pains were really not that bad. Imagine
cramps, but ones that come and go in bursts.
Lastly, imagine a large watermelon pushing
against your vagina and rectum; yes, that has got
to hurt! Ziya was born, without event, three hours
after we arrived at the hospital. As the lactation
workshop had mentioned, my doctor put her to
my breast immediately after she was born and she
latched on beautifully.
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The beauty about my natural delivery was that we
could bring our baby girl home sooner from the
hospital. Now, I have full support at my in-laws
home and I never went to my parents house, as
is tradition, during my pregnancy or even after
Ziya was born. Besides, Nadir was hell bent on
being a hands-on father, and even insisted on
massaging and bathing her himself, and so, we
only employed the services of a massage lady
for me.
We were both also keen on keeping her off
formula as much as possible. She was formula fed
for the first two days at the hospital, and because
my milk had not come in yet, so I didnt refute
the decision. But after that, she was exclusively
breastfed until she was started on solids at six
months of age. And because breastfeeding went
well for me, I lost half the weight gained in
a week after my delivery. The truth is, childbirth
is a very short event compared to the journey of
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breastfeeding, which is why Im glad I attended

that workshop. Its important to be educated
before your baby arrives.

Nadir and I have handled Ziya by ourselves from

the minute she was born. I have a tremendously
supportive family, and they helped me by
completely managing the house while I could focus
on the baby. They are also involved in her routine
whenever we need them. Moreover, as a freelance
writer, I get to squeeze in a few assignments while
they happily coo and caa at her.

My baby & me
Ziya has always been a poor sleeper and slow to
pile on the grams. I was constantly asked to give
her formula, at least once a day, so that she would
sleep better, or gain weight and get chubby. But
Nadir and I knew that her frequent waking or
lean structure was not because shes starving. She
showed us no signs of hunger after being breastfed,
and so, we had the confidence to persevere and
stick to what we believed in. I am repeatedly told
that some children just happen to be bad sleepers,
and we seem to have scored us our own.

Despite her slow weight gain, Ziya is way ahead

when it comes to meeting her milestones. At
seven and a half months, she began cruising
around our home, obviously holding onto things
and walking. This went on for a few weeks, until
of course, one day recently, she figured out how
to bend her knees and sit back down too! She
seems about ready to start walking on her own,
at least as soon as her tiny feet will allow it. I was
lucky enough to document her first smile, when
she was 40 days old with a selfie, a picture I will
treasure forever. She has been blabbering since
she was barely two months old; we are told it
means she will be a talkative little one!

I had my first meltdown when, on the insistence

of enforcing a tradition, her hair was shaved
when she was 10 days old. It upset me deeply
and I wailed for a good hour, much more than
she did. In retrospect, I am glad it was done with
early because her full head of hair, one she was
born with, grew back pretty quickly and in time to
sport it on her pretty dresses.

For now, she enjoys the three small meals we feed

her. A hyperactive baby, she likes to be done with

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her meal as soon as possible so that she can get

back to crawling around the house.

Change is inevitable
As a new mom, my body has experienced
exhaustion like never before. I am constantly
sleep deprived and hungry! Im still eating for
two as I plan to breastfeed her way past her first
birthday. Even with the support and confidence
of an extremely involved husband, we have our
tiffs because we want to do our best for Ziya.

I do not, for a minute, think it would have been

possible for me to nurture and nourish Ziya
without the undying support from my husband
and family. Nadir is one of the most hands-on
fathers Ive met. When Im tired from waking
up for the fourth time at night, he jumps to
my rescue even without being asked. She loves
a good cuddle with him and thats testimony
enough. He still massages and bathes her even
after hes had the longest day at work. He
maintains a blog to document everything about
our daughter in the hopes that she may read it
one day and relive our journey.

We hope Ziya will grow up to be a strong-willed,

assertive woman, one who stands up for what
she believes in. There is nothing more that will
grow our hearts than to see our daughter in the
best of health, fulfilling her destiny with her
best foot forward.

After all, shes no less than a medical marvel

herself.

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Quiz Time

What are his

animal
Instincts?
Get your partner to take our parenting
quiz to find what animal represents his
approach to being a dad

Illustration by: Pushpendra Kumar

1. How good are you at putting

D
Im rubbish at it! Who C When my partner asks me to,
a babygro on your baby ? invented those fiddly
Fine, as long as its
A a normal one with poppers
poppers?! D Im happy to help.

down the front. 2. When it comes to nappies 3. And speaking of nappies, do

Not bad, but I always
B double-check Ive got it right
once its on.
You can test me with my eyes
C shutIm an expert!
Not my department!
Its not my favourite job, but
A I do my fair share.
B If Im there, theyre my job.
you know what size nappy your
baby is currently wearing?
Im pretty sure Id know
A which size to buy.

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Quiz Time
Of course! I bought a pack
B at the supermarket last
weekend.
Do they come in different
C sizes?
Let me just text my other
D half and find out.
4. Who chose your pushchair?
My partner didwhat do
A I know?!
My partner and I chose the
B pushchair togetherit
needed to be a model were
both happy to use.
My other half did all the
C research and worked out
which model was best, and
then we talked the final
decision through.
I didand it was really fun.
D And you should see the
suspension on the model
weve got!
5. Be honest now, who gets most
sleep at night, you or your
other half?
She doesI dont want to
A gloat but Im great at getting
our baby to go back to sleep!
MeI really cant afford to
B be a zombie at work.
Honestly? Id like to say its
C half and half, but I probably
get more zeds.
Were pretty much equal on
D that front, I can do the
back-to-sleep routine as well
as she can.
6. Your baby wakes up at 5am
instead of his usual 6.22am.
Do you?
Fetch him from his cot and
A pop him into bed with us for
10 minutes of cuddles before
we all get up.
Make my other half a cup
B of tea, its going to be a long
day!
C Once hes had some milk,
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take him downstairs so my
partner can grab some
more sleep.
Roll over and go back to
D sleepmy other halfs on
it already.
7. How much do you enjoy
playing with your baby?
I love it, and he loves it too,
A even if were just playing
peekaboo.
My other half is always telling
B me to be careful when were
messing around together,
but our baby loves a bit of
dad-time!
Five minutes and Im all out
C of ideasand to be honest,
Im not quite sure what Im
supposed to be doing.
I guess Ill get involved and
D enjoy it more when hes
a bit older.
8. Your toddler scribbles on the
wall with a crayon. Do you?
Call my partner so she can
A sort it outshell know how
to get it off.
Fetch a baby wipe to see if
B the mark will come off.
Get down to his level and
C gently explain we draw on
paper, not walls.
D Roll my eyes. Kids!
9. How often do you take your
child out and about, just the two
of you?
I take him down to the park
A every Saturday for dad-time,
but otherwise we like to be
together as a family.
Yes, as long as its between
B feeds or Ive got instructions!
Not very often, but I cant
C wait to do it more when hes
a bit older.
D All the time, were buddies!
10. Whats your idea of a good
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evening?
One where our baby goes to
A sleep before 8.30pm!
Snuggling on the sofa with
B my little family before we
do the bedtime routine
together.
Im just relieved that it is the
C evening and were
nearly there!
A night where everything
D runs smoothly and our
babys smiling.
11. When did you last tell your
partner that shes doing
a great job?
Yesterday. Wed be lost
A without her: me as well as
our baby!
Last week. Honestly, I dont
B know how she does it!
I cant remember. But she is
C a great mum.
This morning. I tell her
D every morning!
12. Do you most want your baby
to grow up to be?
Successful.
A
Rich.
B
C Happy.
D His own person.
WHATS YOUR SCORE?
Add up your score for each answer:
1. A: 6, B: 4, C: 8, D: 2
2. A: 2, B: 4, C: 8, D: 6
3. A: 6, B: 8, C: 2, D: 4
4. A: 2, B: 6, C: 4, D: 8
5. A: 8, B: 2, C: 4, D: 6
6. A: 6, B: 4, C: 8, D: 2
7. A: 8, B: 6, C: 4, D: 2
8. A: 4, B: 6, C: 8, D: 2
9. A: 4, B: 6, C: 2, D: 8
10. A: 2, B: 8, C: 4, D: 6
11. A: 6, B: 4, C: 2, D: 8
12. A: 2, B: 4, C: 6, D: 8
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Eat Right

A moms
diet by
the
decade
A mothers nutrition needs never stop
changing. In part one of this series, ex-
perts at Abbott Healthcare delve into
a mothers dietary requirements to fuel
her health through her 20s and 30s

P
rioritising a mothers nutrition
from your pregnancy and
lactation to grandchildren and
your golden yearsis vital to ensuring
that you are the healthy, happy mother
children love to be around. But just
like motherhood never stops changing,
neither does a womans nutritional
needs. Heres a decade-by-decade guide
to fueling a mothers health:

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Increase your folic acid
intake
New recommendations published
in the International Journal of
Gynecology & Obstetrics, called
Think Nutrition First, emphasise
that your folic acid intake,
years and even decades before
pregnancy, can affect your
fertility. Whats more, during
early pregnancy, folic acid, also
known as vitamin B9, helps
ensure closure of the neural
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tube that becomes the babys
spinal cord. By doing so, it helps
to prevent neural tube defects
(NTDs), serious birth defects of
the spinal cord (such as spina
bifida), and the brain (such as
anencephaly). Dr Irfan Shaikh,
medical head for paediatric and
maternal nutrition at Abbott,
says, The most common
birth defect in India is neural
tube defects (NTDs) and has
a prevalence ranging from
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point five to 11 cases per 1,000
total births.
While you can find folic acid in
dark leafy greens such as spinach,
legumes, sprouts, nuts and liver,
are good sources of folic acid.
Besides, almost all patients are
prescribed folic acid either before
or during pregnancy.
Pump more iron
By helping your red blood cells
transport oxygen to all of your
tissues, iron prevents anemia and
related fatigue. But during your
childbearing years, you need to
consume more iron to keep your
levels where they need to be. Dr
Irfan says, Iron deficiency is the
most common micronutrient
deficiency seen in pregnant
women in India. More than 50 per
cent of women in the reproductive
age group are iron deficient.
During menstruation, your
monthly loss of blood, could
contribute to some iron loss each
month as well. However, during
pregnancy, the amount of blood
in your body can increase by
about 50 per cent, boosting your
need for iron along with it. This
increased iron consumption is
needed for expansion of maternal
tissues, including red cell mass,
iron content of placenta and
blood loss during parturition.
More importantly, the need to
increase your iron intake during
ones pregnancy is to effectively
build the iron store in foetal liver
to make it last for at least four
to six months after birth. This is
because the babys first food
milk is deficient in iron. While
fertile and lactating women need
30 mg of iron per day, those who
are pregnant require a full 38 mg
per day. Turn to pulses, sprouts,
nuts, beans, dark leafy greens,
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tofu, meat, fish and poultry to
fulfill your needs, says Dr Shweta
Rastogi, PhD, chief dietitian,
Guru Nanak Hospital, Mumbai.
Shake on some iodised salt
Iodine can be tricky, especially
for expectant mums. An essential
micronutrient found in seafood,
iodised table salt and even dairy
products, iodine helps to regulate
thyroid hormones for optimal
physical growth and development
of humans, and support your
babys brain development during
pregnancy. Deficiency of iodine
causes goiter (enlargement
of thyroid gland in the neck),
neonatal hypothyroidism, and
cretinism among newborns,
mental retardation, delayed
motor development,
stunting, deaf-mutism and
neuromuscular disorders.
However, in an effort to improve
their heart health, many women
are working to lower their
sodium intake. Meanwhile, many
moms shy away from fish during
pregnancy and lower their salt
drastically during pregnancy
owing to edema or swelling in
their feet. In that case, its easy for
deficiency to occur, explains
Dr Irfan.
To get enough iodine while
keeping your sodium levels in
check, use iodised table salt as
opposed to non-iodised sea salt
when cooking; avoid heavily-
processed foods and eat fish
wisely.According to the Iodine
Deficiency Disorder Control
Programme in India, iodine
content of food crops depends
on the iodine present in the soil.
Therefore, plants products vary
considerably (region wise) in
iodine in India. Iodine content
of food is further reduced
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upon cooking. Therefore, it
is recommended to consume
iodised salt on a regular basis.
Seaweed and seafood are rich
sources of iodine. Salt water fish
(shellfish, coal fish, tuna, salmon
and cod) can be eaten during
pregnancy, but avoid shark,
swordfish, king mackerel,
tilefish, raw fish and refrigerated
smoked seafood.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty
acids, like DHA, help promote
brain health at every stage
of life. However, in pregnant
and lactating moms, its ultra-
important in promoting the
cognitive development of babies,
too. For pregnant women, the
third trimester is a time when
rapid brain development occurs,
and the need for DHA is the
greatest. Almost 40 per cent of
brain fat is made up of DHA.
However, research findings
published in Applied Physiology,
Nutrition, and Metabolism in
2015, show that only 27 per cent
of women during pregnancy
and 25 per cent of women
three-months postpartum, get
enough DHA. You can find DHA
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in fatty fish (see the Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics
recommendations on fish
consumption during pregnancy)
as well as fortified milks and eggs.
Flax seed, chia seeds, walnuts and
canola oil contain alpha-linolenic
acid (ALA), another type of
omega-3 fatty acid that can be
converted to DHA in the body.
However, solely depending on this
source for the conversion to DHA
is not recommended as it can be
limited in some people.
The fact remains, mothers are
all about their providing the best
nourishment to their children.
They are never without a snack
in tow, find creative ways to make
veggies fun, and they know that Iron deficiency
macaroni and cheese really does is the most
taste better when its presented in common
the shape of a bunny. However, micronutrient
more often than not, they tend deficiency seen
to neglect their own nutritional in pregnant
needs. After all, when youre women in India.
busy trying to juggle everything More than 50
that motherhood entails, paying per cent of
attention to the food on your own women in the
plate can feel like a luxury. But reproductive
now that youre equipped with age group are
this guide, you dont really have iron deficient
an excuse to compromise on your
health, do you?
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Feel Fresh in the
Indian Summers
This season, dont think
of cutting back or denying
yourselfinstead wash away
the humidity, pollution and
heat and begin the summer
with a clean slate, especially
when youre expecting
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Fresh start
When youre always on the go,
it can be tricky to make sure you
drink enough and, particularly in
the winter, water can get a little
boring. Start each day with a glass
of coconut water. Sipping on this
tropical fruit particularly during
the first trimester helps curb
dehydration caused as a direct
result of morning sickness. Its
also a great way to help you deal
with heartburn and constipation,
common symptoms of pregnancy.
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If you stopped using toner years
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Time to cleanse Buff for radiance

Cleansing is the most important step in your skincare routineno
matter how fancy your moisturiser is, it wont do its job properly
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Sonali Says
PREGNANCY 101:
Prenatal Exercises In this pregnancy class, we delve into the important role exercise and physical
activity plays, especially when it comes to a healthy pregnancy and delivery
O
ne of the most popular
pregnancy myths is that
you cannot exercise,
when infact, prenatal exercises
have so many benefits. Its not
only beneficial for the mother but
for the baby as well. Any prenatal
class is incomplete without
covering the subject of Safe
Exercises during pregnancy.
Of course, before you begin
a fitness routine, getting the
go-ahead from your doctor is
important. And while every
pregnancy is most certainly
different, exercises are suggested
based on a mothers health
and capacity. For some women,
exercise may be completely
contraindicated. Once you have
the green signal from your doctor,
you are ready to get started.
But before we discuss some
pregnancy-safe exercises, perhaps
M&Bs panellist Sonali Shivlani is an
Internationally Certified Pregnancy
Consultant and a child nutrition
counsellor. She is the executive
director of CAPPA India, and also
trains aspiring birth professionals
to achieve certification in pregnancy,
birth and lactation counselling.
If you have any concerns related to
pregnancy, birth and the post-
delivery period, Sonali Shivlani will
answer all your questions through
her column. Do send in your queries
to mbeditorial@gmail.com.
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it will help you to understand why
physical fitness can prove to be
a boon. If you exercise, youre
likely to have:
A healthy pregnancy.
Better management
of hormones, hence
better moods.
Ideal weight gain.
A smoother birth experience.
Higher energy levels.
Restful sleep.
Exercise boosts the developing
fetuss metabolism and
heart function.
A faster postpartum recovery.
Faster weight loss post delivery.
Yes, were sure youre convinced
enough to begin your fitness
programme, but before you
do, there are three simple rules
to follow:
Rule No. 1 Dont Experiment:
Remember, you need to avoid
trying anything new. However,
if you have been used to doing
something, its safe to keep at it.
then you can safely continue the
same. However, if you have never
exercised much before you got
pregnant, dont be a daredevil.
Just follow the instructions given
by your doctor.
Rule No. 2 Start Slow:
Begin with just a few minutes
every day; a few counts and reps
will help you slowly and steadily
build strength and resistence.
There is no point in starting
with something that leaves you
exhausted and sore, requiring the
next few days to recover.
Rule No. 3 Take Your Time:
The next thing to keep in mind
is to always perform the exercises
slowly. There is really no rush.
When you do the exercise slowly,
you are better able to catch your
mistakes and reduce the chances
of injury.
In ideal circumstances, I would
recommend joining a prenatal
exercise class so that you can
safely work out under supervision.
However, if you cannot find
a class close to your home there
are still some safe routines that
can be done without supervision.
Here are just a few ways you can
start, even without a certified
trainer to guide you.
The easiest exercise to begin
with is walking. When you
start remember to eat a small
snack before your workout, stay
hydrated, wear comfortable
walking shoes and focus on
building up a brisk pace. To
ensure that you are getting a good
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workout follow the talk testyou
should be able to talk without
getting breathless but at the same
time
to talk.
Butterfly Posture:
Sit on the floor with your feet
facing each other. Try and pull
your feet as close to the pelvis
as possible and press your knees
as close to the floor as possible.
You can flap your legs slowly
or rapidly and you can even
hold. I recommend sitting in
this posture when you watch
television or talk on the phone
as this will get your exercise
done without you having to take
time out for it.
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Now, as I mentioned earlier,
prenatal exercises help prepare
your body for labour. However,
here are certain exercises
that help in that respect. Allow
Pregnancy Squat:
Find yourself a firm and heavy
chair or use the wall for support.
During pregnancy because of the
shift in the body weight, you may
not have a great balance and we
dont want you to fall and hurt
yourself. Spread your legs wide,
make sure your toes are in line
with your knees, ensure that your
back is tall and straight and come
Kegels or Pelvic Floor Exercises:
This is a very private exercise and
very difficult to demonstrate or even
check. Imagine that you have to stop
the flow of urine and you are holding
your pelvic muscles tightly. This is
the same movement that is required
while doing the kegel exercise. Do
not pull in your abdomen muscles
Side
Sid Lying Leg Raise:
Lie d down on your side, making sure that your
bodyy is aligned in a straight line. You can start
withh any side as we will naturally repeat the
coun nts for the other leg as well. Fold your
loweer leg as this will make your body more
stable. Now raise your leg to about 90 degrees.
Whe en you lower your leg, remember not to
rest it down completely. Hold a little of the
tenssion. Repeat for eight counts and then
switcch sides. You can slowly increase the counts
till yyou are doing about 32 for each leg.
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me to demonstrate some
simple exercises you can do
in the comfort of your home.
Remember, keep it regular and it
will help in the long run.
down atleast half way till your
thighs are parallel to the ground.
If you are comfortable and able to
go a little lower without straining
yourself, then thats fine too. Start
with about eight squats on the
first day and slowly increase the
counts. As time goes buy, youll
find that you can easily reach
about 100 squats every day.
or hold your breath. And definitely
do not do it in the bathroom while
trying to hold back the flow of urine.
Aim at anywhere between 50 to 200
kegels every day. Simply tighten
the muscles and then release. This
exercise can be done anywhere, any
time and in any posture.
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Cat & Camel Posture:

Get on all fours making sure
that your arms are below your
shoulders and your knees are
hip width apart. Start with
arching your back like a cat
and then rounding your back
like a camel. Some moms
may not be comfortable with
the arch posture and its ok
to just do the camel part of
the exercise. This is one of
the safest ways to relieve you
of back ache caused by your
growing belly.

Now that youve understood how to
do the exercises, follow this simple
programme to be well on your way
to a healthy pregnancy:
Step 1: Start with a little warm up
by marching in place for about five
minutes. You can also circle your
arms, shoulders, wrist and feet.
Step 2: Next do about 16 squats,
take a deep breath and if possible
repeat for another set.
Step 3: Sit on the floor and do the
butterfly flaps for about 50 counts.
Step 4: Lie down on your side and
do 16 leg raises for each side.
Step 5: Get on to all fours and do
the cat and camel posture.
Step 6: If you have built up your
counts, then you can repeat all the
above exercises again either once
or twice, depending on how
you feel.
Step 7: Start the cool down by
marching in place and stretching.
Step 8: Sit calmly with your eyes
closed and complete your kegels.
Step 9: Finally, as you focus on your
baby, practice deep breathing.

Deep Breathing:
While not exactly an exercise,
deep breathing is a sure-shot
way to relax you, but more
importantly, help build lung
capacity and strengthen the
abdominal muscles. Youre going
to need both of these during
labour, especially during the
second stage when you have to
push your baby out. Heres what
you do: Close your eyes and focus
on your breathing. Take a long
and deep breath in and ensure
that it reaches all the way to your
lower abdomen; then slowly
exhale. Do not hold your breath
at any point. Its best to do this
early in the morning and in
a non air-conditioned room. Aim
at doing about 50 deep breaths
every day.
FAQs
I am already in my seventh month. Can
I start the exercise programme now?
Will it still benefit me or have I lost a lot
of time?
Sonali: Yes, you can begin a fitness
routine but please consult to your doctor
before you get started. Start slow with
fewer counts and slowly build up. Even
a few weeks of exercise can limber up
your muscles and improve your flexibility,
which will help you greatly during labour.
I am carrying twins. Is it safe for me
to exercise?
Sonali: Moms carrying multiples have
a greater risk of an early delivery. They
are also much heavier and hence more
caution is needed. However, it is possible
for a mom carrying twins to exercise as
well. Consult your doctor and ensure that
everything is developing well with your
pregnancy. The general exercise plan is
not suitable for moms with multiples and
will have to be a modified routine. You
can visit a prenatal exercise specialist to
workout the same.
I am in the fourth month and I have a low
lying placenta. Am I allowed to exercise?
Sonali: A low lying placenta can cause
incidents of bleeding during pregnancy
and hence exercise for the lower body
is contraindicated. You can do some
modified routines for the upper body.
However in most cases, if the placenta is
low lying in early pregnancy, it does move
upwards and is in a normal position by
about week 28. Keep checking with your
doctor and once you have the go-ahead,
you can start all exercises.

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Push It

Signs youre
really in labour
If you see labour in the movies,
its often, well, dramatic. But
most begin gently and gradually
develop over hourseven days.
Here are the signs its started

Y
ouve packed your bag,
written a birth plan and
plotted your route to the
hospital, but theres one thing you
still wont knowhow your labour
will go. Heres your cut-out-and-
keep guide.

Your waters break

This happens when the sac of
amniotic fluid surrounding the
baby ruptures. You may feel
a huge gush, or have a slow trickle
that lasts a few days. Waters can
break any time during labour or
birth, says UK-based antenatal
teacher Philippa Bennett.
What should you do?
Grab a sanitary towel, then call
the doc, who will ask you about
the fluid: it should be a straw-like
colour and have a sweet odour,
says Erika. If its green, your baby
has emptied her bowels and youll
need to go straight to hospital to
check for infection. Otherwise,
stay at home; your labour is likely
to start within the next 72 hours.
You have backache
An ache in your lower back can
mean your baby is lying with her
back to yours and rotating into
the right position for labour. This
can take a few days and may be
painful, says Philippa. Or it could
be the start of your contractions
some women experience them
more in their back than their
stomach, she adds.
What should you do?
Ease the discomfort. Take
paracetamol, ask your husband
for a back rub and have warm
baths, says Erika.
Theres a show in your you may be sent home, but
panties
This mucus plug sits inside the
cervix during pregnancy, but will
come out during labour. It will
look blood-tinged and jelly-like,
and can come out either in one
go or in bits, says Erika.
What should you do?
Speak to your doc to check
its a show and youre not just
bleeding. Then eat, sleep and
relax, says Philippa.
You feel contractions
These short, painless,
tightening sensations mean
your uterus is gearing up, says
Erika. Real contractions tend
to start weak, perhaps feeling
like period pain, then grow in
frequency and intensity.
What should you do?
Dont rush to hospital as
do let the doc know whats
happening, says Philippa.
Instead, take paracetamol and
try to relax in any way you
can. Established labour is
usually when you have three
one-minute contractions in the
space of 10 minutes. When the
contractions become so intense
you struggle to talk, youll know
its definitely time to head to
hospital.

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Dads guide to
celebrating
Mothers DayWhile your wife is braving through the pregnancy, the aches
and other hormonal changes, you need to giddy-up and make
her first Mothers Day special. Here are some ways in which
you can make her feel extra special

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Spa Day
Gift a relaxing massage:
Since your wife spoils you all year around, this
Mothers Day it is your turn to spoil her. Wash
away her pregnancy blues and aches by gifting
her a relaxing massage. Stick with pregnancy-
friendly spa treatments such as hydrating facials
or a hair spa. Be aware of the dos and donts
about the kind of massage you are planning to
give her. Do your research thoroughly. This will
help in elevating her mood and make her feel
refreshed. A wise tip: Avoid saunas or
steam rooms.

Book an appointment:
Every woman loves beautiful-looking hands
and feet. Book an appointment at your nearest
salon for a manicure and a pedicure. Make sure
that the technicians use products that will not
irritate or harm the mother or the baby. Nail
paints contain certain chemicals that may cause
irritation to eyes and throat. Ask them to use nail
paints that are free from formaldehyde and that
the room is well-ventilated.

At-home-spa:
If your spouse does not feel too good stepping
out of her haven, create a fancy spa at home. This
is your time to get creative and impress her with
your skills. Make your bathroom and bedroom as
tranquil as possible and tidy away all the clutter.
Dim the lights and light scented candles. Give her
a gentle back massage with pregnancy-safe oils.
Also, prepare a luxurious warm bubble bath to
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Shopping Day
Pamper her
The word shopping will light up your
wifes face and how! Prepare a list of
items that she would like to buy for
herself. Go on a shopping spree and
splurge to make sure she knows youre
with her. A comfortable pair of footwear,
a dress for the baby shower, maternity
clothes, post-pregnancy clothes,
nightwear and lingerie and keep ticking-
off the checklist. Just dont let her get
tired. Make sure you break for coffee or
a tiny meal in between.

Buy stuff for the baby:

Every parent has a list of must-haves
that they would like to purchase for
their babys arrival. Talk to your wife
and get all the necessary items in place
before your babys arrival. You can buy
everything with just a click. So, if she
feels too tired to go out, indulge in some
online shopping.

Dine out:
Book a table at a fancy restaurant and
satisfy her pregnancy cravings with her
favourite cuisine. Take your doctors
advice and know everything about what
she can and cannot eat. Avoid food items
that are not suitable during pregnancy.

    
       
 
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Stay-at-home Day
Prepare a meal:
Give her a break from entering the
kitchen. Prepare a lovely spread for
her and become her most favourite
chef. Set up a romantic dinner date
by decorating the place and lighting
candles. Just make her feel like it is
her first date with you.

Watch movies:
Spend a day in with her and binge
watch movies together. Rent out CDs
and watch classic movies all day long.
Make a list of fun and happy movies
that will help elevate her mood.

Create memories:
Surprise her by organising
a pregnancy photo shoot to capture
the wonderful moments of her
journey towards motherhood. Hire
a professional photographer, arrange
for props and make it a fun and
enjoyable moment for both of youll.
Make sure your home is tidy and
your wife is in a pleasant mood. Also,
candid pictures will make some of
the best memories of your pregnancy.

   
   
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Outdoor activities
ctivities
Take a stroll:
Exercise during pregnancy is
important and going for an
evening walk can be really
relaxing for the mum-to-be. Take
her to a park or a beach for a
stroll. This will also help ease off
all the uneasiness and tiredness
of the pregnancy and you two
can spend quality time together.

Go for a dive:
Swimming is considered one
of the most effective prenatal
exercises. It helps relieve pain
from the joints and makes your
body feel lighter in the water,
hence reducing back pain. It will
also provide relief from nausea.
During summers, a dip in a cool
pool will be ideal for her.

Organise a picnic:
Invite your friends and family
and surprise her with picnic in
a park or by a lake. Select an ideal
spot, arrange all the necessity
items that will come handy for an
outdoor picnic.

      

     
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Miscellaneous
Get crafty:
Dont let the word scare you. A small handmade
gift card, a scrapbook with all your pictures
together or a frame with her ultrasound scans
are some options that would show your affection
towards her.

Gift her jewellery:

Order her customised jewellery that she will
cherish forever. Many jewellers and online
portals customise jewellery for mommies-to-
be. She will always remember this as her first
Mothers Day gift.

A girls day in:

With all the stress during pregnancy, having
her BFFs around will create an easy breezy
atmosphere for her. Call all her friends home and
make all the preparations before hand so that she
skips the running around.

Take a trip:
After the baby arrives, you two will hardly get
some time off and will get busy before you even
know it. Go for a babymoon to some exotic resort
or travel outside India. Consult your doctor
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Healing Hands

Crainosacral Therapy:
A Gentle Support On Your
Journey to Motherhood
Pregnancy can often be a rather trying time, par-
ticularly when things dont go the way you imag-
ined it to. Fortunately, theres a rather simple and
natural way to help you beat those blues
BY EFFATH YASMIN
P
regnancy, birth and
breastfeeding are all
passages of life that helps
a couples world grow into a
family. Sometimes, events unfold
in a different way than they
have hoped and planned. These
events include intense hormonal
changes leading to Hyperemesis
(severe morning sickness),
pregnancy-induced diabetes,
thyroidism, bed rest,
or even severe undesirable
medical interventions such
as an unsupported virginal
birth, the use of an epidural,
birth by vacuum, forceps
or cesarean.
The impacts of these
interventions are far reaching,
and can result in postpartum
depression, infections,
hemorrhage, pain and trauma or
emotional stress and anxiety due
to unnatural separation from your
baby, lack of normal bonding as
well as breastfeeding issues.

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Healing Hands
Most of these experiences are
somehow considered the normal
inconveniences of birthing a baby.
However, most families affected
by the ripple effect of these
events are left with little coping
support around them and are
often are not well-recognised or
acknowledged by a conventional
medical health care system.
Fortunately, there is an extremely
gentle therapy, Craniosacral
Biodynamic Therapy, which can
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help release this physical and
emotional strain and trauma
surrounding a difficult pregnancy,
labour, birth and breastfeeding,
making the experience more
supported and as joyful as its
meant to be.
Now that weve established
that there is help to seek out,
lets delve into exactly what
Craniosacral Biodynamic Therapy
is. Ive answered some of the
important questions below:
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What is Biodynamic Craniosacral
Therapy (BCST)?
Biodynamic Craniosacral
Therapy is a gentle and profound
treatment by way of working with
the natural physiological life
forces of the body, to reestablish
health and harmony in the
system. This is done through
gentle, negotiated touch by
a qualified practitioner.
How does the Biodynamic
Craniosacral Practitioner
support health?
The Biodynamic Craniosacral
practitioner has a deep
acknowledgment of the bodys
inherent wisdom and its capacity
for resilience and self-regulation.
The practitioner develops an
acknowledging presence and
hands-on palpatory skills, using
her sensory system through
intense training, to be able to
listen into a clients system. An
in-depth knowledge in living
embryology, anatomy and
physiology, forms the foundation
of the training. In addition,
the practitioner also learns to
acknowledge the potency or the
life force called the Breath of
Life, which is the organising
principle of the body.
Therefore, the Biodynamic
Craniosacral practitioner, through
her presence and Knowing and
Listening hands, creates
a therapeutic space and touch for
the clients system to resonate,
and begins the process of self-
regulation. The practitioner helps
turn down the flight or fight
response and the activate the rest
and digest response in the clients
autonomous nervous system.
This therapy can help in
the beginning of pregnancy,
particularly when several women
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might experience pregnancy
symptoms like nausea, headache,
backache, edema, sleeplessness,
and hormonal surges. In the
second and the third trimesters,
the treatment can help by
creating space in the mothers
body to allow for optimal growth
of the foetus. This helps your
growing baby to engage in the
normal birthing position, also
allowing for a natural birth.
One of the major reasons for
unnatural births is the unideal
position of the baby nearing the
due date. If the baby has not
turned or descended, or the
baby is in a breach position, it
is often a reason to not to wait for
natural birth to begin, particularly
in conventional birth set-ups
in hospitals.
help enhance natural bonding
and integrate the experience
of birth trauma in all aspects
physical, psychological
and emotional.
Mothers can also be supported
for post-partum depression,
insomnia, and fatigue through
the treatment sessions as they
will immediately begin to feel
very supported.
What happens during the
Biodynamic Craniosacral
Treatment?
The therapy session works better
when mothers and babies are
treated together. Here, the baby
could be in the mothers arms
and the practitioner will work
on both simultaneously. The
baby could even be feeding.
The mother and baby often
experience deep relaxation
during the treatment session.
This not only helps cope with
the challenges of pregnancy,
birth and breastfeeding as
a whole, but enhances the
experience of motherhood.
BCST can help a baby adapt
and get accustomed to the life
outside the womb, and establish
wellness with a rhythmic awake-
eat-sleep cycle.

During the actual birthing

process, the therapy supports the
expansion of the tissues around
the pelvic bowl which play a huge
role in the birthing process,
making them more elastic so the
mothers body can open up.

Post birth, the trauma of such

unnatural processes, including
the use of an epidural, have
an implication on the nervous
system of the baby and mother.
Birth trauma can also impact the
mother and baby in several other
ways as well. For the baby, it could
mean issues like head and neck
issues which makes baby prefer
one side feeding. Moreover,
the mother will experience
a painful nursing experience. It
also contributes to sucking and
feeding issues, along with other
genetic conditions such as cleft
lip and palate or tongue and lip
tie. Birth trauma also stems from
the stress and anxiety due to
separation between mother and
baby. The gentle treatment can

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Make your baby smarter
in the Womb
Your babys brain develops rapidly in the third trimester. Heres what you can
do to make sure shes healthy and developing
O
h come on, youd
say, How can you
make a foetus
smarter in the womb? Ill work
on my babys intelligence
after birth!
You couldnt be more wrong.
ISP or the Infant Siddha
Programme in Mumbai trains
hundreds of parents every year
to create a special bond with
their child from when theyre
conceived and to raise them to be
successful, intelligent and above
all, happy individuals. Darshan
Desai, an educationist and trainer
with them asks parents in their
program to start communicating
with the baby as soon as she is
conceived. A baby exists as soon
as she is conceived. On the 12th
day after conception, neurons are
generated in the brain. Everything
the baby experiences in the womb
stimulates his or her brain,
he says.
Your babys brain is going to start
forming in the first month of
your pregnancy. At this time, it
will just be a few cells, but by the
time youre ready to deliver, the
brain will grow up to billions of
cells. During the course of those
nine months, your babys brain
is not only growing, but it is also
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Bump To Birth
Smarty Pants
learning and absorbing. Your
baby is just a foetus, yes. But it is
a foetus that is starting to respond
to stimulation.
Yes, there are ways to ensure
that your babys brain develops
optimally and gets the right
amount of stimulation. Read on
to find out how you can work
towards ensuring that your baby is
born smart!
The Right Lifestyle
A healthy diet for the mother is
very important. After the seventh
month of pregnancy, whatever the
mother eats will be remembered
by the child and will later be her
preference or food choice,
warns Desai.
A good pregnancy diet does NOT
mean piling on the calories or
eating for two. Dont consider
your pregnancy as a license to
eat all those maida and sugar rich
foods. An optimal diet means that
youre providing your baby with
all the essential nutrients it needs
during this crucial time of foetal
development. And it also means
that youre feeding your baby
superfood for the brain.
The first thing you need to do
is to up your protein intake.
Growing cells need proteinsand
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that includes brain cells. Take

protein rich foods like milk,
yoghurt, cheese, beans, pulses and
peanuts. Along with these, have
fish at least twice a week. Fish is
rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which
have been proven to enhance the
functioning of the brain. If youre
a vegetarian, talk to your doctor
about fish oil supplements.
Apart from this, its very
important to have at least
five servings of fruits and
vegetables daily. They are rich in
antioxidants, which will protect
your babys brain from damage.
They also provide nutrients that
are essential for your babys
growth. Also increase your
intake of iron. Iron delivers life-
sustaining oxygen to your baby.
Lower levels of iron in your body
could lead to inadequate growth
of the baby and consequently, an
inadequate IQ.

Add a handful of nuts and seeds

to your daily breakfast regime.
Nuts and seeds contain vitamin
B6, which acts like a chemical
messenger between your babys
brain cells.

You will be prescribed prenatal

vitamins once you get pregnant.
Do remember to take these daily.
One of them will be a folic acid
supplement which is vital for your
babys brain development.

Eat wisely and indulge yourself

once in a while. But do watch
your weight. Putting on excess
weight during pregnancy can
lead to complications and even
premature labour. Pre-term babies
have brains that are not fully
developed. Remember that when
you eat your ghee-laden parathas,
cold drinks and chocolate cakes.
Start some prenatal exercises
when you enter your second
trimester. These will not only
keep you active but will also help
you to burn extra calories. More
importantly, exercise also helps
you secrete moderate levels of
a hormone called cortisol. Studies
show that cortisol is related to
optimal brain development in
a baby. Babies whose mothers did
moderate exercise while pregnant
have been shown to have better
language skills and intelligence.
It goes without saying that
alcohol, smoking and drug use
are a strict no-no while youre
pregnant. Any of these can inhibit
your babys growth and cause
serious complications.

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Stimulation
If youre eating right, taking your
supplements and exercising daily,
theres little that will stop you
from having a healthy, smart baby.
You can go the extra mile and
provide stimulation to your baby
in utero. Research has shown that
babies do respond to stimulation
while in the womb and it does
influence their IQ, memory and
language skills later in life.
From the womb to when a child
is three, the left side of the brain
that controls creativity is most
active. This is the time when you
can influence your babys brain
by exercises that stimulate the
left side of the brain. Tapping
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on the baby bump, putting your
hand over it, image exercises
where you see an image that you
want manifested in your baby,
reading out loud to your unborn
baby, listening to musicall
these stimulate the left side of the
brain, says Desai.
Try reading to your bump. Your
unborn baby will find comfort in
the sound of your voice and will
learn to recognize the sound of
vowels. No, you dont have to read
Shakespeare to your baby. Read
any stories for children that youll
be reading to the baby later, after
birth, too. Music soothes a baby
while in the womb. When your
baby will hear the same tunes
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after birth, her memory will be
triggered and
it will react in the same way to
the music now. Babies do, for
a short time, remember the
stimuli received while in
the womb.
Even physical stimuliyou
touching your bump oftencan
have a positive impact on your
baby. Its a great way to bond
and helps the baby feel secure.
A father should also connect
with the baby in this way. This
ensures a deep bond later when
the baby is born, says Desai.
A safe, soothing and secure
environment is necessary for
optimal growth in a baby.
That is exactly why you should
stay away from stressful
situations while pregnant. Any
kind of anxiety in you will
be transferred to the baby.
So keep yourself calm and
avoid situations that can act as
negative stimuli for the baby.
You can literally have a designer
baby. Keep an image of what you
want the baby to look like close by
and look at it often. Visualize the
values you want your baby to have
and speak to your unborn baby
about them. I have done this with
my own three children and have
never been disappointed with the
results, says Desai.
Ensuring that your babys brain
develops optimally is not such
a difficult task. If you keep
yourself healthy and happy during
your pregnancy, theres little that
can go wrong. Mess with your
health with drugs or alcohol
and you have chances of having
a pre-term baby or a baby with
severe complications. Take care of
yourself and youll be taking care
of baby.
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Lactation Specialist
Effath Yasmin is Indias
leading International
Board Certified lactation
Consultant (IBCLC),
Biodynamic CranioSacral
Therapist, internationally
certifiedlactation educator
and the founder director
of Nourish & Nurture
Lactation Care & Parenting
Education, an outreach clinic
for mothers and families
seeking professional clinical
lactation management
and parenting counselling.
Yasmin sits on the board
of directors and National
Advisory Board of Birth India,
an NGO striving for safe and
supported birth in India and
an active governing council
member of the International
Association of Tongue-Tie
professionals (IATP).
Send in your queries to
mbeditorial@gmail.com
with Breastfeeding in
the subject line
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Q&A
Have lactation or breastfeeding concerns? Ask Effath
My baby is 10 days old. From the time she was born, I havent been able to effectively nurse her because
she hasnt latched on properly. Moreover, she sweats profusely when I try breastfeeding. Ive had to
feed her expressed milk since she wont take the breast. She has no problem drinking from the bottle,
and feeds quite well. Im worried that my baby will get used to it and will refuse the breast altogether.
What do I do? Please tell me how I can get her to latch properly because I feel like Im missing out on
that bonding time with my baby.
MADHURI GOSWAMI, KOLKATA
Dear Madhuri, baby is in a sleepy state, or sometimes
I can see how much you wish to nurse your baby, when sleeping.
and do not wish to miss out on the intimate Try offering your breast when you are walking
bonding that breastfeeding offers you as a way to or rocking (if you have a rocking chair)
nurture your baby while nourishing her. Some Use a Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)
mothers do face a challenging time getting their to supplement baby at the breast. You may
baby latched to initiate breastfeeding. need to visit a International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to help you set
Often, many mothers can rebuild the bond very one up.
successfully with patience and determination, and Offer your baby a biological nurturing
early weeks after birth are often a period to help a position where you recline into a firm pillow
baby establish that connect if it has been hampered behind you at a 45 degree angle and place
during the birth process for various reasons. your baby on your abdomen with babys face
between your breasts. Baby will initiate rooting
Here are few ways to accomplish the initiating for your breast since most primitive reflexes
process of latching, and with determination and are intact during the first 6 weeks of the baby.
support, you should be able to Take it slowly as hurrying up the
accomplish your goal. process may hassle the baby.
Your dedication will reap some
Back to the breast good results.
Here are a few simple steps you can
follow: Above all else, dont give up! While
Allow direct skin to skin contact you try and use these steps to
as often as possible during most initiate breastfeeding, you might
of the day or night. want to consider reaching out to
Have a warm skin to skin bath your closest IBCLC who can do
with the baby using a bath tub a thorough assessment of the
or pouring warm water from feeding and discuss a plan of care
a bucket while you hold baby that works for both you and your
against your bare breast. baby. I hope this information has
Try to offer your breast when the been helpful.
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Money Matters

The Business of

Being Born
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Money Matters
We all seem to love babies and most folks dream
of the day they can have one of their own. Its only
after the unsuspecting parents-to-be get on to the
whole baby-making circus that they start to get
some idea of what an expensive proposition it is
BY SIMONA TERRON
D
ont look so surprised! Just
like the wedding industry,
babies have spawned
a huge industry and business is
booming. From baby products
such as clothes, diapers and toys,
to regular paediatrician visits and
car seats, nobody accounts for
the added expenses. And it may
even be tempting to think that
unless you spend on the best that
is available, youre a bad parent.
Heres a news flash: You can
adopt budget-friendly options and
methods without being accused
of neglecting your child. We tell
you how with simple solutions
and tips.
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made sure to instil certain values
in us while we were growing up.
And irrespective of their social,
economic or educational status,
they most definitely included the
one characteristic that defines
the general Indian attitude to
everything: thriftiness or frugality.
We were taught never to waste,
never to splurge and never ever
to pay more for something that
could be bought at a bargain.
Yet, when it comes to having
children, we seem to have skipped
this rather helpful principle. Its
almost like our systems have an
inbuilt override switch when we
go into parenting mode.
But what if we were to look to the
past for tips and tricks to go easy
on our baby budgets?
Not everything needs
to be new
Reject the notion that you need to
buy the most expensive everything
when it comes to your young one,
and you will be better off in the
long run. But be sure to start with
lists of the things that actually do
matter to you, and the ones that
can easily be replaced with slightly
cheaper versions, without hurting
you or the baby in the long run.
Things like a stroller, or furniture
such as a crib or daybed are fine
if theyre second-hand. Even toys
that can be used when your child
is slightly older, as these shouldnt
be your first choice when your
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babys teething because she will
certainly put everything in her
mouth. Bottle sterilizers, swings,
walkers, baby bath tubs, swimming
floats, car seats can all be picked
up online or from sales where
people offload their pre-loved
items for a song, compared to
what youd pay for them in the
store if you bought them new.
Bulk up for baby
Yes, when it comes to things
that are going to touch yours
or your babys skin, or go into
the body, theres no question
of compromise. Essentials
such as baby formula, a breast
pump, massage oils, wipes, baby
shampoo and powder are never to
be inherited, no matter how well-
meaning the giver. What you can
do is look up stores where you can
buy high volume items in bulk,
and save by stocking up, provided
you have the storage space. If you
have friends who all have babies
around the same age, try pooling
your shopping lists together and
order from these wholesale stores
so all of you save in a smart way.
G is for grandma!
Ask any new parent what one
item most eats into their baby
budgets and theyll tell you
its diapers. Not only do these
necessary evils cost the earth,
theyre also helping in killing
it. Diapers contain components
that are non-biodegradable and
pollute the soil and the water
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table since they are stuffed into
landfills where they proceed to
choke the environment. Leave
your child a better planet by using
cloth diapers at least half of the
time, especially since labour is
cheap in our country and hiring
a nanny to wash them is better
and cheaper than relying solely
on pricey poopy pads. If you dont
know where to get them, ask any
grandmother to show you how to
get them made from soft fabric or
shop online on organic stores.
Dont scrimp on self-care
We urge you not get carried away
though, because certain things
need to be of the best quality
during this super special time in
your life. Things that will matter
in the long run are all long-term
investments; such as which anti-
stretch mark oils you use, what
kind of money you invest in your
babys health care provider, and
even the type of education youre
saving for when your child is
older. These are not to be trifled
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with. The places you can easily
save money are those that
involve impressing the neighbours
or keeping up with the, excuse
the pop-culture reference,
Kardashians.
Less showing off,
more sharing
Your children will probably be
more appreciative of a lopsided
birthday cake that your best
friend or his godmother made,
than the expensive superhero one
from the fancy cake shop. Instead
of buying them fancy gadgets
that require batteries and deaden
their imaginations, why not sign
up for subscription services like
Pod Squad, where every month
your child receives a special box
filled with educational goodies
designed to tease her brain and
ignite her creativity? Or start by
investing in age-appropriate craft
kits that teach certain skills and
principles like Smartivity.in. You
can choose from aerodynamics to
the different kinds of dinosaurs,
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sculpting clay to build a mini
human anatomy model or even
a basic chemistry set to play the
mad scientist. Build a rotating
library from scratch by asking
friends to donate their kids books
which are not liked anymore
and sharing the books your own
kids dont fancy being read from
any longer. This saves a ton on
constantly buying childrens story
books, which can really rack up
a large bill over time.
IN THE END
Most of the time, our ideas about what should
and shouldnt constitute investments in our
beloved babies, need a bit of examining and
tweaking every now and then. It doesnt matter
whether your babies are really too young or are
finally getting old enough to understand that
they cant just point and demand everything they
see in stores and supermarkets; it really is up to
YOU to inculcate the idea that money cant buy
everything. Because thats one sure-fire way to
ensure you dont raise spoilt brats in the future!
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Childcare Specialist

Q&A
Dr Ramesh. S. Iyer Our in-house paediatrician answers all your childcare queries
is the Head of Neonatology
and Pediatrics Department
at Currae Gynaec IVF I have often noticed my three-year-old daughter sitting in the W position as opposed to the usual
Birthing Hospital with over crisscross applesauce. Her preschool teachers have also mentioned this to me a couple of times. Should
18 years of experience in I be worried? Will this affect her knees or limbs in any way? I know that this is common among other
handling critical and very children, too. Why do they sit in the W position? Can it affect her posture later on? Please advice.
low birth weight babies,
KARISHMA BHATIA, MUMBAI
as well as babies on
ventilation. An alumnus
of LTMMC Mumbai, where Dear Karishma, the anteverted femur has to be forced backwards
he pursued his MBBS, he Many kids normally tend to sit in W so that the femur head (acetabulam) can be
pursued his P. G. Diploma in position rather than crisscross applesauce locked in the hip joint, enabling a child to sit
Child Health from JJ group position because of something known as in the usual crisscross applesauce position. This
of hospitals and a Masters femoral anteversion. forceful attempt can lead to pain and discomfort.
degree from Grant medical Hence the child will opt for the painless W
college, Mumbai. The femur is the thigh bone which is connected sitting position. Fortunately, in most cases, a child
above to the pelvic bone, forming the hip joint will be able to sit cross-legged by eight to 12 years
and below with tibia, forming the knee joint. The of age, as the femoral anteversion corrects itself
femur bone is normally rotated in 90 per cent of as the child grows.
children kids but in 10 per cent of children, it is
externally and anteriorly rotated. This is known However, there is a chance this problem can
as anteversion. carry into adulthood. If you havent noticed
a change by the time you child hits puberty,
This leads to the following issues: I suggest you visit a orthopedic doctor who
Pigeon toe walking will conduct certain tests, like Craigs test for
Bow legs example, to ascertain the extent of femoral
Frequent falls anteversion, and may also advise taking an X-ray
W style sitting and of hip joints to rule out certain congenital hip
Running with legs flaying out developmental dysplasias.

So anteversion is being rotated externally or

forwards or in the front of body. The opposite of
this is retroversion which is being rotated towards
the back side of the body or internally rotated.
Pigeon toe walking and bow legs can usually be
seen in kids from one to three years of age, while
W sitting usually occurs in kids aged between
three to six years.

Send in your queries to Now, the reason why kids prefer to sit in the W
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First Aid

Of
Cuts
and
Scrapes
Like it or not, children are prone to accidents, particularly
when their summer vacations roll in, and theyre bursting
with energy around the playground. And while children will
be children, you do want them to be safe and have fun at
the same time. This is perhaps where a simple life skill, like
learning basic first aid, comes in handy
Dr Santosh Dattar, medical
director and consultant doctor,
Ziqitza Healthcare Limited, is a
trained specialist in Occupational
Health, Hospital Administration
and Medico Legal Issues. Having
received his M.B.B.S along with
an Diploma in anesthesiology and
Industrial Medicine, Dr Dattar
comes with an experience of 31
years and has a flair for designing
systems and procedures and
making continual improvements to
the organisations he works for.

A
s parents, were constantly
doting on our precious
little ones. And while we
run to their side when theyre
learning to walk, or bump their
heads somewhere or the other,
its those moments we turn away
that cause our children to fall
and cut themselves. The need
to effectively administer first aid
stems from the very fact that we
cannot watch our children all
the time.
Children must be taught basic
first aid to help themselves.

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Moreover, if old enough, they
need to be shown how to help
first aid stems their younger siblings or friends.
from the very However, in order to teach the
fact that we child basic first aid, first the
cannot watch parents themselves must be aware
our children all of what basic first aid entails. After
the time all, the summer vacations are
upon us and this means that your
children are most likely going to
spending a great deal of time
at a day care, playground,
or participating in extracurricular
activities. Wherever they are,
parents must ensure that they
are under supervision of
a responsible adult and a first aid
box is available at the location.
However, keep in mind that
despite correctly administering
first aid, the child must be seen by
a doctor.
HERE ARE A FEW POINTERS TO KEEP
IN MIND, SO YOU CAN BETTER PREPARE
YOUR CHILD:
Teach them how to call for help:
The children must be taught
how to make a phone call. Since,
they may not remember the
call number, a list of emergency
numbers can be kept in childs
bag for easy reference. This can
be practiced at home till parents
are satisfied that child can make
a call.
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WHAT CHILDREN SHOULD DO IF FACED
WITH A SERIOUS MEDICAL EMERGENCY:
Shout for help
Look for an adult for help
Make a call to one of the many
emergency numbers you have
given them
IN CASE OF COMMON EMERGENCIES, HERE
ARE A FEW GO-TO FIRST AID TO EQUIP YOUR
CHILD WITH:
Bleeding: Bleeding in majority of
cases can be stopped by applying
pressure on the wound for at least
five to seven minutes. A sterile
gauze or a piece or a clean cloth
can be used for the same. The
wound should then be covered
with a sterile gauze piece and
an antiseptic cream. If the child
is helping others, make sure to
instruct him not to touch the
victims body fluids such as blood
or vomit.
Cuts & Bruises: If a knee, elbow
or any part of the body has just
been scraped, and there is no
bleeding, theres a good chance
the abrasions are dirty and would
be required to be cleaned well.
Make sure the wound is washed
with water and cleaned with
a disinfectant. Then, cover the
affected area with a clean cloth.
Burns: Children could suffer
minor burns through contact with
hot objects or utensils. The first
aid for burn is to cool the burn
area with tap or cool (not cold or
ice cold) water till the burning
sensation stops. After the burning
sensation has stopped, the area
can be covered with a clean cloth.
Difficulty in Breathing: If the child
has asthma, he should be taught
how to use an inhaler. Any sudden
difficulty in breathing is a medical
emergency. Make sure the child
has been taught to seek adult help
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or call the medical emergency
numbers as soon as possible.
Allergies: A child may have
a known allergy or may develop
an allergic reaction anytime. The
child should be made aware of
symptoms of a serious or life-
threatening allergic reaction
such as difficulty in breathing,
sudden appearance of rashes all
over the body, hoarseness of voice
and swelling around mouth, lips
and tongue. In such a scenario,
the child must be instructed to
immediately rush for help.
Insect Bites: Insect bites can
sometimes lead to serious allergic
reactions. The area should be
washed with water. The sting
remaining in the skin should be
removed by scarping it with
a flat item, like a credit card. If
the child is old enough, he can
apply ice (if available) wrapped in
a cloth on the wound for five to
10 minutes.
It is a clever idea to have basic first
aid guides printed with colourful
pictures and texts and stuck on
their study desk or doors so that
they are constantly reminded
and can follow the steps when in
need. A simple mock drill may be
conducted at home, once in
a quarter or as parents deem
fit, for different emergency
situations. It can be conducted as
a play game for children making
it fun-filled, enjoyable and an
educational experience.
Moreover, a basic kit with gauze,
disinfectant, band aids, antiseptic
and anti-allergy medication, can
be put together and handed to
your child to keep with his person
at all times. This is a clever way to
ensure your child is prepared for
common cuts and bruises.
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Brain Waves

6 TIPS
to boost
your childs
memory
If your child is spending more time swiping and
scrolling, instead of interaction with the real
world, you need to act before its too late says Dr
(Brig.) K S Rana, senior consultant, Paedi-
atric Neurology at Venkateshwara Hospital, Dwarka,
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E
arly childhood is the
blue print of adulthood.
These years are akin to the
foundation stone of a building
under construction. Any abrasion
during this time is permanent
and can never be rectified.
Development during these
formative years is critical. Your
childs cognitive development
takes place in the early years of
his life. The overuse of gadgets
stunts this growth and causes a
negative impact on his overall
development. These gadgets keep
your child away from the social
stimuli that is critical for the
development of the brain.
A childs memory goes hand
in hand with his awakening of
consciousness. As your child grows
up, he will start to recognise faces,
words and colours, names of
friends, and even nursery rhymes.
With age, they begin to record
and remember experiences,
both good and bad, which will
eventually shape the rest of
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their lives. What strings together
their intellectual, practical and
autobiographical modes of
remembering, is memory.
A childs life is shaped by his
ability to remember things.
Children need both long and
short term memory to succeed
in school, personal pursuits, play,
social and personal life. Short-
term memory allows children to
remember things that happen
in the recent past such as details
from a story. Long-term memory
skills include remembering how
to read the names of friends
and family members. Kids also
use long-term memory to recall
how to do basic movements and
processes such as riding a bike
and solving a puzzle.
Both long-term and short-term
memory skills help children
learn to think, plan, reflect,
follow directions, solve problems,
imagine and learn basic literacy
skills. These key developments
in childhood memory
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occurs between infancy and
kindergarten. Problems with the
development of memory tends
to delay language and motor skill
development. Fortunately, you
dear parents, can help shape your
childs memory skills through
various brain-engaging activities.
THE FOLLOWING TIPS
CAN HELP BOOST YOUR
CHILDS MEMORY:
1 Keep your childs mind
engaged with memory games
and nature: Learning does not
have to be limited to school,
books or even boring activities.
The best way to promote your
childs education while making
sure they have fun is through
mind games or brain teasers.
Simple and fun activities not only
stimulate your childs brain, but
also accelerate their verbal and
motor skills. They could be one-
on-one games such as building
blocks, puzzles, or word hunt.
They could also involve group
activities like board games, hide
and seek, etc. Engage your child
in nature like counting trees,
colours of flowers, counting
stars and flowing water streams.
Explain to them what nature is
all about. For example, how the
trees grow and why the water
flows in the streams. Exposing
children to nature is the best way
to make them more inquisitive.
Inquisitiveness enhances the
imagination and explanatory
power of the brain.
2 Ensure they have a noise
free environment to study in:
Too much noise around the
house negatively affects a childs
memory skills. A noise-free
environment is said to improve
concentration and help your
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child learn better. Although
concentration is paramount
during tests and examinations, its
ideal if we can communicate softly
and keep noise down at other
times as well. A quiet and calm
household will aid your childs
memory and concentration.
Constant listening to music or
chatting using earphones is
damaging to a childs eardrums
and growing brain.
3 Make sure they get adequate
amount of sleep: A proper
sleeping routine is the best way
to improve memory for kids, as
well as for adults. It is believed
that the brain converts short
term memory into long term
memory when children are
asleep and completely relaxed.
Various hormones secreted
during sleep are very important
for the memory development of
the child. Children need 10 to
12 hours of sleep but these hours
should not mean letting them
sleep late in the next morning.
Ideally, children should be in bed
by 9 pm so that they can start in
a fresh mood the next day.
4 Give them adequate down
time: Fatigue can take levels of
concentration to an all-time low.
Children lose focus when they get
excessively tired. Sleeping easily
after being extremely tired does
not mean that they have slept
well. This fatigue gets carried over
to the next few days and affects
their productivity. Make sure your
children have a balance between
work and play. There needs to
be a little fun time without too
much physical or mental exertion,
where parents are actively
involved. Engage your child in
storytelling, board games, general
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conversations about school and
friends, or just singing songs.
Watching TV or playing video
games does not count.
5 Always keep them well fed:
Often, children lose focus and
attention because they are not
full. Children need to eat four
to five times in day to keep
their concentration levels up
throughout the day. Make sure
that whatever they are eating
is balanced, nutritive and tasty.
Let your child eat by himself.
Make him sit at the dining table
with the family. Discussion and
observation by children at the
dining table along with nutritive
food is also essential to boost ones
memory. Avoid indulging in junk
food, as it does little to aid overall
development and growth. On the
contrary, junk food is said to make
children dull and lazy. The key
here is to let your child feel
pangs of hunger. This makes it
demand feeding rather than
a scheduled feeding.
6 Time to play: Play during
childhood is vital for brain
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development. A young child
must play at least three to four
hours a day, outside the house, Simple and fun
with his group of friends. Play activities not
enhances the overall personality only stimulate
of the child in all aspects. A child your childs
learns social norms, adjustment,
friendship and adaptability skills.
brain, but also
accelerate their
Children who play regularly are verbal and
less prone for various behavioural motor skills
problems and their IQ is superior
to those who dont indulge in
outdoor games in their formative
years. Later in life, these children
adjust well at home and their
work place. However, children
must interact with other kids in
their own age groups, irrespective
of the socio-economic status of
their parents. Moreover, children
must choose their own games to
play, and not go with what their
parents tell them to do. Games
that have too many rules tends
to negate the fun aspect, and
doesnt help the development of
the brain and memory. Rather, it
causes undue stress.
Following these simple tips will
ensure your child has an overall
healthy development, but more
importantly, experiences the world
the way a child is meant to.
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DIY Diaries

Pencil
Holder Hobby Ideas shows you exactly how to keep your kids
busy this summer vacations
Materials required:
1. Glue
2. Colour palette
3. Water container
4. Recycled cereal box
5. A4 size thin card papers
(yellow, orange, red)
6. Woolen strands
7. Buttons
8. Googly eyes
9. Pencil
10. Ruler
11. Scissors

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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE:

Step 1:
Take a recycled cereal box
(8 x 12).
Cut the box in an 8 x 5 in
size along the flap.
Take an A4 size yellow,
orange and red card papers.

Step 2:
Tear the card papers
in to small pieces to
make a collage on the
cereal box.

Step 3:
Take the cut out of the
cereal box.
Start sticking the torn
papers on it, following the
colour combinations from
red to yellow using the glue.
Let it dry thoroughly.
After giving it the effect of a
collage, it will look like this.

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Step 4:
Take small pieces of
orange and yellow card
papers.
Draw a smiley face for the
sun on the yellow card
and rays of the sun on
the orange card paper.

Step 5:
Cut along the outlines of
the sun and the sun rays.
Paint the cutouts with
black colour.
Let it dry.
Step 6:
Stick the cutouts on one corner of
the holder along with the googly
eyes with a glue.
Take the yellow woolen strands and
make the loops of the holder.
Stick the loops and the buttons on
the holder to cover the flap using
a glue. Let it dry.
Your pencil holder is ready to keep
your stationery in order.

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Look - See

KEEP YOUR
Eye on it
Is it time for your toddlers first eye test? Heres
how to help it go smoothly

J
ust how is your toddler going
MEET THE to sit in a big black chair,
EXPERT
wearing a pair of funny glasses
Gordon Simpson and picking letters off a board,
is an optometrist when he doesnt even know his
at Boots Opticians, alphabet yet? Well, relaxeye
boots.com tests are very different for little
ones. And its never too early to
have one. Even though you know
every inch of your toddler, from
his freckles to the extra little
creases on his arms, you cant
actually see through his eyes. So
while its easy to spot if he has any
difficulties with his hearing or
walking, theres no clear way of
knowing if theres a problem with
his vision, as he wont recognise
if his world is a little fuzzy or he
cant tell his colours apart.

We recommend an eye test

by the age of three, but a child
of any age can have his eyes
checked, says Gordon Simpson.
Your toddler doesnt have to be

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able to read letters or numbers to a game, so that your toddler feels Your toddler will also be shown
DID YOU have an accurate test, as we use like he is playing while were numbers in different coloured
KNOW? different techniques to discreetly gathering all the information we circles. This is to check that he
Its normal test his level of vision and eye need. Your toddler will be asked recognises colours correctly, says
for young health. age-appropriate questions about Gordon, as around one in 12
children his vision and we will try and boys have some sort of problem
to be slighty Before you go to the opticians, make the checks fun, to hold his with their colour vision. One
long-sighted, explain to your toddler that an attention. of the most fun tests for your
which means eye test wont hurt, as he may toddler is matching up cards
that they associate it with going to the First of all, a small torch is used and shapes, especially if he loves
find it easier doctor for injections. Using role- while the optometrist checks that playing matching games at home.
to focus on play is a good way to explain the his pupils are of equal size, round And without your toddler even
things that different parts of the test to him: and reactive to light, and whether realising, this test will be used to
are further Play games at home to test the he is long- or short-sighted. check the accuracy and sharpness
away than vision of a favourite toy together, of his vision.
things that suggests Gordon. Let your toddler Well then check what your
are close by. be the optician, and explain to toddler can see with each eye The outcome of these checks will
In most cases, him that he will have to be very using pictures and assessing each determine when you next visit.
the long close to Teds face, so he can eyes ability to follow and track Generally, children should have
sightedness look at his eyes. Give him a little recognisable objects, Gordon an eye test every two years, advises
is corrected torch too, so he can see into them continues. And these objects can Gordon. But depending on your
naturally clearly. And explain that he needs be anything from your phone childs eyesight, the recommended
as the child to conduct a special pirate test, to a toy youve brought along to frequency for check-ups could be
grows and where one of Teds eyes will be soothe your child during the test. every six to 12 months.
requires no covered up, as if hes wearing
treatment. an eyepatch.

One thing that always comes as

a surprise for little ones is just
how dark it is during the test.
So explain to your toddler that
it needs to be very, very dark for
the optician to check eyes, and
that there wont be a night light,
or a glow from the streetlights as
there is at home when its dark.
Reassure him that hell be sat on
your lap and youll be cuddling
him the whole time, and practise
sitting together and getting Ted
used to being in the dark with the
lights turned off.

When its time to go to the

opticians for real, get your toddler
to bring Ted along so he can
have his eyes tested too, and sit
WORDS NIKKI DUTTON

him on your toddlers lap once

hes seated on yours. A toddler
eye test usually lasts for 20 to 25
minutes, explains Gordon.
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Toy Safety

Are you aware of the

DANGER LURKING IN TOYS?
Sarbajeet Mukherjee, General Manager,
Consumer and Retail Services, South Asia
UL, gives us an insight into preventing
playtime from turning deadly
A
social media page of
a popular apartment
complex in Bengaluru
was recently in an uproar, when
the father of a five-year old boy
posted online about a harrowing
experience. His son had
developed an adverse reaction
to Slime, a popular jelly-like toy
that he had picked up at the
apartment grocery store. Soon
after the child came in contact
with the squishy, bright coloured
material, the skin on his hands
peeled off, revealing his veins
an obvious response to the toxic
chemicals in the toy.
Accidents such as these,
sometimes have fatal
consequences. Unfortunately,
they are not uncommon in India.
This is not surprising, given the
dangerous combination of the
lack of regulations that allows
the flood of substandard toys
(both imported and domestically
manufactured) and poor
awareness of safety issues on part
of the consumers, which makes
the Indian toy market almost
lethal in its scope.
Unsafe toys are
not a myth
Like any other product, toys can
be deadly if they are not made
according to quality and safety
norms. The harsh reality, often
overlooked, is that toys pose
a minefield of riskssmall parts
(wheels, buttons) are choking
hazards, toys with strings are
strangulation risks, poor quality
electric toys can cause burns and
shocks. Toys with sharp edges and
points and those with poor design
or construction material are
overtly unsafe.
Over the past decade, another
disturbing concern has emerged
in the toy industrythe use of
hazardous chemicals and toxic
metals like lead, phthalates and
cadmiumin toy manufacturing.
Lead is mainly found in paint
for its obvious advantagesit
enhances brightness, durability
and flexibility of paint. It is
also fast drying and cheap. The
benefits stop there. Unlike for
adults, there are no safe levels
of exposure to lead for children.
Even low levels of lead in the
blood have been shown to affect
IQ, ability to pay attention, and
academic achievement.
Toy safety is a global
concern
Even highly-regulated and
compliant markets are facing toy-
related accidents in children. For
instance, in 2015, the latest year
data is available for there were
an estimated 2,54,200 toy-related
injuries, prompting treatment at
hospital emergency rooms in
the U.S:
35 per cent of the victims are
under five years of age.
47 per cent of injuries occur to
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To y S a f e t y
64 per cent of toy-related
deaths in 2015 were due to
choking and 71 per cent of
those deaths were on account
of toy balls.
When these dismal figures are
characteristic of a mature and
safety conscious market like the
US, one can only take a guess about
the number of these incidents
in an evolving market like India.
More importantly, unlike these
well-regulated markets, India does
not have a legal requirement for
product recall of hazardous toys.
Neither do we have organisations
or departmentsboth
government-driven and non-profit
that work exclusively to study
toy-related accidents, promote
awareness about toy safety and
warn parents about dangerous and
blacklisted toys.
The safety of your childs
playtime is in your hands
In such dire circumstances, the
onus of protecting children from
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hazardous toys falls squarely on
the parents to make informed and
safe choices in their purchases.
So where do you begin?
For starters, think twice before
you buy a cheap, bright toy off
of the street, or a local fancy
store, no matter how attractive
or economical it may seem. The
most basic step is to buy only
those toys that bear some form
of quality or safety certification,
either by an international body or
independent testing laboratory.
You need to look out for marks
like CE, Lion Mark or a UL Toy
Certification Mark. You must also
know how to identify genuine
marks, which should have a serial
number as well as the name and
address of the supplier.
A critical, yet simple issue, that
parents are unconcerned about,
is choosing age-appropriate toys.
Never buy toys that are labelled as
suitable for children older than
your little one. This is mainly
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because, these toys can pose
choking hazards for younger
children, who tend to put
everything in their mouths and
have slimmer wind pipes.
As we do not have structured
studies to understand the nature
of toy injuries in India, it may
be a safe bet to regularly go
through trusted websites like
US Consumer Product Safety
Commission, to find out what toys
are dangerous for a particular
age group, and keep an eye
on recalled toys, lest you find
something similar in India. Steer
clear of obvious hazards like
balloons, magnets and poor-
quality tricycles.
Be wary of musical toys. Select
only those that comply to safety
standards for sound, so that your
childs hearing is not affected by
excessive noise. Plush toys should
be closely examined to ensure
buttons are secured well.
As a final word of caution,
regularly sweep your toy chest to
identify and discard any broken
toys that may either have sharp
edges or small parts that can be
swallowed by younger children.
Soft toys should also be cleaned
regularly to prevent allergies
and infections.
In the end
While Indian parents are now
more consumer conscious, there
is huge room for improvement
when it comes to safety. As
anybody who has handled
a toddler can attest, accidents can
happen in the blink of an eye.
A conscientious effort to make
safety an uncompromising rule,
is the only weapon to protect
your child against a completely-
avoidable disaster.
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Whats On
And the award goes to...
In its second edition, The Parikrma
Address School Health Awards,
felicitated schools with innovative
healthcare practices at a ceremony
held in Bengaluru. The awards
were instituted by AddressHealth
in partnership with Parikrma
Humanity Foundation to encourage
schools that promote a healthy
school environment. Dr Shalini
Rajneesh, principal secretary,
Health and Family Welfare,
Government of Karnataka was the
chief guest for the event. The aim
of the initiative was to recognise
schools which are spreading
Tee off with a virtual golf course
Millk at Kamala Mills, Mumbai
recently launched a Virtual Golf
Club for kids and teenagers. The
golf simulator facility feels like a real
club with the same weight as your
golf clubs. How does this work? The
number of players in this experience
does not matter, so get as many
friends as you want. It takes about
an average of 30 minutes given per
person to tackle nine holes, and 60
minutes per person for 18 holes.
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awareness on leading a healthy life welfare, government of Karnataka
among children. Over 73 schools along with the principals of various
participated in the awards, with 54 of schools, doctors and parents.
them being inducted into Parikrma
Address School Health Hall of Fame
for demonstrating commitment to
address at least three domains of school
health such as timely health check-up,
health education, mental wellness and
in-school health services. The event
featured a panel discussion on whether
the Measles Rubella Vaccination
campaign in schools was a disruption or
an innovation. The panel included Dr
Latha, deputy director immunisation,
department of health and family
One can also get to select their own
course experience provided from
a list of courses. To make it easier for
amateurs, there are lessons available
to help you perfect your swing. For
further details call on 022-24964457
/ 24954455
Address: Millk, Kamala Mills, Gate
No.4, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower
Parel, Mumbai-400013.
Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM
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W h a t s O n

Upcoming
event Summer Preview: Kids India 2017
Indias largest B2B fair is now in its fifth year. The fair

getaway!
for toys and childrens products will take place at the
Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
from September 20 to 22, 2017. The fair will be
highlighting the important trends of the year in India
at the special area called Trending Now. The trends
identified relevant to the Indian market are, Girl
Power, Body and Mind and Train Your Brain. Girl
Power is a theme that supports the interests of girls
and centres on products that help instill strength,
confidence and independence in them to pursue their
interests and goals. The theme Body and Mind will
focus on products that encourage the physical and
mental well-being of children through play. Train
Your Brain includes toys that train mental fitness and
help create smart minds. Moreover, an international
expert will give a presentation on toy trends as part
of the seminar and workshop programme that runs
concurrently to the fair.

Heart & Soil curates a nature-
cum-activity club for parents
who want their children
to enjoy the simple joys of
nature. The objective of
their trips is to help parents
create special memories with
their children in the lap of
nature. This year Heart &
Soil have announced their
first wildlife excursion to the
Pench National Park. Rather
than taking the children
to a crammed up zoo, the
team is excited to show them
wildlife in its natural habitat,
and initiated The Jungle
Saga. The highlights of the
programme would include
jeep safaris, nature trails,
exclusive slide show on wildlife
among many other sessions.
For more details, you can
check out their facebook page
facebook.com/heartandsoil1.
Cloudnine launches
second hospital in Pune
The brand-new facility in
Kalyani Nagar comes with
the promise of the best
maternity and childcare
specialists in the region
along with state-of-the-art
labour and delivery rooms,
surgical ICUs and neonatal
ICUs. Cloudnine provides
services in obstetrics,
gynaecology, fertility,
neonatology and paediatric
care. The hospital offers
pre-conception counselling
services, couples dealing
with infertility, critical care
Date: 26 to 28 May, 2017
Age: Children three years and
above, Adult no age bar
Contact: 9820857710 /
9819923115
services for mothers and
newborns and pediatric
care services. Dr. Kishore
Kumar, chairman and
neonatologist, Cloudnine
Group of Hospitals who
inaugurated the new unit
said, This facility is
a reflection of Cloudnine
Group of Hospitals
commitment to the city
of Pune and a promise to
residents here that they will
continue to have access to
world-class maternal and
childcare services.

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Fifth edition of
CBME India 2017
UBM India launched the fifth
edition of the uniquely positioned
Children, Baby, Maternity Expo
India 2017 (CBME India) at
the Bombay Convention and
Exhibition Centre, Mumbai on
April 11 to 13, 2017. The event
offered unrivalled business
opportunities for local and global
manufacturers and sellers of baby
products to connect, network and
conduct business. The inaugural
ceremony took place in the
presence of key dignitaries like Mr
Anuj Jain, vice president, Brainbees
Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Mr Rajesh
Vohra, managing director, Chicco,
Mr Naresh Khattar, managing
director, MeeMee and Mr Yogesh
Mudras, managing director, UBM
India. The expo included world-
renowned brands like Chicco,
MeeMee, Mother Touch, Florite
Baby, Sebamed and many more.
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An exhaustive spectrum of quality,
technologically-advanced and
aesthetically pleasing baby care
products, toys, baby food,kids
wear, maternity products,
organic clothing, nutraceuticals,
ergonomic furniture, stationery,
infant safety technology, brain
development tools and more were
on display. A two-day conference
was organised to deliver unique
and innovative value propositions
to exhibitors and visitors alike.
Day one focussed on the subject
of Intellectual Property Law and
Licensing. The panel discussed
ways to raise awareness of the
lucrative benefits of licensing to
the Indian business community.
Day two witnessed a Fashion
N Kids Conclave that veered on
innovations, quality control and
technology in the kids
wear segment.
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Dadas Useless Present
Author Nalini Sorensen, in
her dedication says, This
true-ish story is dedicated to
my 83-year-old dad, who still
hasnt used his walking stick
to help him walk. She ends
with Stick to your guns, Dad.
The first impression when
reading this book is simple:
its clearly a story book thats
dedicated to adults, and
presented in a colourful,
illustrated piece of art. The
storyline is simple, but yet
touches upon one major
aspectgrowing old! For
kids, each page leads to a
new discovery: finding newer,
ingenuis ways to use a walking
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Mamania & Kavita Bafana
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stick, save for its true purpose.
For adults, its perhaps a way
to preserve ones youth, just
a tad bit longer.
Theres surely a child-like
pleasure in reading the
inevitable truth that life brings
every living creaturethat
were all going to grow old
some day. But, theres no time
like now, to make the most of
what you have. The message
is simple, powerful and clear,
even if unreceived by children.
A definite must-read with your
children, especially if it means
engaging their imagination
and creativity!
Namaste Mumbai
Authors, Rachana Chandaria-
Mamania, a Britisher and
Kavita Bafana, an American
are best friends that founded
the company, Little Ustaads
Arts PVT., seven years ago.
Namaste Mumbai is the first
book of a six-part series that
will bring the cities of India to
children all around the world
through well-written text and
beautiful images. The first
childrens book on Mumbai
brings the bustling city alive
through characters, colours
and couplets. Children
will relate to endearing
characters as they travel
from monuments, parks,
bridges and beaches, in an
By Nalini Sorensen & Allen Shaw
`245/-
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attempt to capture the daily
life of a Mumbaikar.
If thats not all, theyll eat
food at Chowpatty, dance on
the streets during Ganesh
Chaturthi and whiz in a black
and yellow taxi across the
flyover. Ideal for children
under the age of 10, the
lyrical couplets will leave your
child asking to read the book
one more time!
Little Ustaads Arts PVT
(LUAPL) aims to bring the
richness of Indian art, culture
and history to children around
the world in a fresh and
contemporary way.
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Pregnancy Glossary

Abruptio Placentae
About
Commonly known as Placental
Abruption, this is a rare but
serious pregnancy complication. The
placenta is a structure that develops
in the uterus during pregnancy which
provides nourishment to the growing
baby. If the placenta peels away from the
inner wall of the uterus before delivery
either partially or completelyit is
known as placental abruption
(abruptio placentae).

Symptoms
IT IS MOST LIKELY TO
OCCUR IN THE THIRD
TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY. SIGNS
TO LOOK OUT FOR ARE:
Vaginal bleeding The amount of
bleeding can vary greatly. Sometimes there
can be no visible bleeding, if the blood is
trapped inside the uterus
by the placenta
Causes
Abdominal pain High blood pressure:
Rapid uterine contractions Whether chronic or as a result
Uterine tenderness of pregnancy, it increases the risk of
Severe back pain placental abruption.
Abdominal trauma: Either a fall or other
type of a blow to the abdomen.
Substance abuse: It is more common in
SEEK A DOCTORS ADVICE women who smoke or consume any other
IF YOU EXPERIENCE THESE
Illustration by: Tasneem Bhanpurwala

drug during pregnancy.

SYMPTOMS. Maternal age: Women who are more
than 40 years old, can likely face the
respective problem.
Previous placental abruption:
If youve experienced it in a previous
pregnancy, the risks are higher for
it to happen again.

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