Your baby’s diet is a major concern during her development. A balanced diet that provides your little one with sufficient nutrition is a basic need. For a few mothers, the big question during this phase is – How to Increase Their Baby’s Weight? For the first six months, exclusive breastfeeding is all that your baby […]
Maternity Leave Act 2017: A Step in the Right Direction
The times are changing and more and more women are now stepping out of their house to build careers. With better opportunities being provided to women, their visibility in the workforce has increased over the years. To give a nod to women and their contribution, the Indian government recently passed an amendment to the Maternity […]
5 Popular and Easy to Cook Ragi Recipes for Toddlers
From times immemorial, there are a few grains which have been considered super healthy and must eat foods. Even today these grains have secured their position as an important inclusion in our daily diet. One of them is our very own Ragi (also known as Finger Millet) from the family of millets. It is one […]
Fussy Eaters: How to Smartly Feed Your Baby
I have always been a fussy eater. Even though I am a vegetarian, or ‘half-vegetarian’ as my husband likes to call me, I only eat a few veggies and insanely limited fruits. Being picky and a vegetarian, Being one of the fussy eaters and a vegetarian, meaning that my childhood thrived on junk food, south […]
How to Choose the Right Hospital for Your Delivery
I happened to switch three doctors in the nine months of my pregnancy. A different doctor in every new trimester; though, that is not how I wanted it. Pregnancy is a beautiful and unforgettable forty weeks journey, made or marred by the doctors you choose. I had to change doctors, not because I wasn’t comfortable […]
5 Ways to Relieve Baby of Gas Pain
As soon as baby starts to feed and explore his taste buds, parents start to worry about which food will be good for their baby’s little tummy. Gas pain in babies is common. Sometimes it’s because of improper digestion and other times it’s because of foods that don’t suit baby’s stomach. We have come across […]
What, Why, How And When Of Polio Drops?
WHAT IS POLIO? Polio, also known as poliomyelitis, is a deadly disease that mainly attacks the nervous system leaving the infected person crippled and paralyzed. Polio is caused by the polio virus. This virus is transmitted through faecal – oral route or through infected food and water. Polio can be paralytic or nonparalytic. Paralytic and […]
7 Reasons to Choose Ragi as First Food for Babies
Ragi is the best ingredient in your baby’s plate. Ragi is known as “Finger Millet” in English. While it is also known as Bhakri (भाकरी in Marathi), Ragi is a popular food in southern Karnataka. It is good for babies as well as adults. Today we will see why is this grain so popular and […]
13 Best Ways To Lose Weight Post Pregnancy
From the time of pregnancy to after delivery, one thing that crosses every woman’s mind is the question of – How do I lose weight after giving birth? While some women lose half of their baby weight in just six weeks after childbirth, there are others who struggle with the added weight. In their desperation, […]
Raised by a Single Mother: A Story of Love, Courage and Self-Respect
Dickey “Diki” Choedon grew up in a family looked after by her single mother, Tseten Lhamo. She has lived a life full of grit and courage and has a story of sensitivity to share. We conversed with her about the ups and downs of her journey so far. Following is an excerpt from the interview […]
