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As a mother, you tend to get worried or anxious when you watch your child getting vaccine shots at a...

The MR Vaccine Campaign In Schools   What is MR Vaccine? It's the Measles and Rubella Vaccin...

Night-time feeding is an integral part of breastfeeding, and most women observe that feeding baby to...

Most people wrongly believe that one should stop breastfeeding during illness; however, very few mat...

The weeks following delivery are a crucial period for a woman and her infant, setting the stage for...

The need for contraception after birth Contraception is the conscious use of artificial methods or...

Significant hormonal changes lead to a rollercoaster of discoveries during pregnancy. Though a bless...

While prepping for the ”ready, set, push!” for childbirth is a worrisome task for moms,...

Food cravings during pregnancy: an important trait of pregnancy! Food cravings during pregnancy are...

Underweight pregnancy is a common problem in Indian women Low weight of the mother during pregnancy...

What should be the ideal age gap between babies? Are you contemplating having another child? Having...

Is overweight a problem for pregnancy Being overweight during pregnancy can have many implications...

What is BMI? According to WHO, approximately 2.3% of the global population is overweight. Being ove...

Changes in hormone levels during pregnancy may bring about many physical and emotional changes in yo...

Pregnancy exercise for normal delivery has always been advised by doctors to increase the  chan...

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in every woman’s life, when she anticipates welcoming a sweet li...

Malaria is caused by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito, which carries the Plasmodium...

High blood sugar that develops more commonly in the second half of pregnancy and usually disapp...

Ear infection is the second most common infections in babies. It should be treated in a timely manne...

Did you know that the current maternal mortality rate in India is 174 per 100,000 live births? Impro...

What is a growth scan? A growth scan, also known as a fetal growth scan, is an ultrasound exam cond...

Gas and bloating during pregnancy can be embarrassing and discomforting. Here is how you can beat it...

Here is everything you need to know about the viability scan. Pregnancy is a vulnerable time and gr...

When something sparks children’s curiosity, they will bombard you with several questions. &nb...

Motherhood is the most cherished experience in the life of a woman. It can be equally harrowing sinc...

Safe exercises during pregnancy Exercising during pregnancy is definitely a good option since it of...

What is typhoid? Typhoid is a rare disease in Europe; however, its occurrence in tropical countries...

The placenta is an important organ that develops in the first few weeks of pregnancy. It connects th...

When does ovulation occur? This is a million dollar question for many young women out there who are...

Sense of smell starts developing as early as the 6th week of pregnancy. The olfactory neurons of a b...

Vitamins and minerals are collectively referred to as micronutrients and play a major role in pregna...

Artificial fertilization methods like the IVF procedure are options available to couple who may have...

Your baby’s eyesight at birth is generally weak and has little ability to focus on objects far...

Breastfeeding starts immediately after the birth of the baby. It may take time for the mother and ba...

Cavities in children’s teeth are the stubborn, troublesome monsters of their growing years! Ho...

Dengue is an increasingly common condition transmitted to humans by the Aedes mosquitoes. However, t...

Snoring is a very common problem globally. It is a breathing disorder in which a  person has di...

“You are going to be a mother” are probably the most joyous words for a woman. Carrying...

Fetal development from a single cell organism to a complex human being is a miraculous process. Unde...

Cavities in your toddler’s budding teeth! Think about how painful they must be for those tiny...

How to lose weight after pregnancy? What is the best way to lose weight? Is losing weight  aft...

Why are carbohydrates important? Carbohydrates are extremely important for the normal growth of the...

Baby teething is an important occurrence that enables the baby to enjoy a larger variety of foods an...

Changing weather conditions and increasing pollution have left millions of people exposed to a myria...

A baby’s brain develops rapidly in the first year of life. Development of the brain is observe...

Bad habits die hard, but good habits start young. It is essential to pay keen attention to your chil...

Vitamins are substances that the body needs in order to function normally. They are required in very...

Nothing feels better than a stomach full of food when hungry, a mouthful of water when thirsty and a...

Is jaundice after birth considered to be a normal symptom or is it something serious? Jaundice refe...

What is the NT Test Ultrasound? The nuchal translucency test, often called as the NT test ultrasoun...

For couples conceiving after miscarriage , “Doctor, how long before we can try again?” i...

With the increase in number of people getting diagnosed with thyroid disorders, the first question t...

The baby’s sense of touch is a method to communicate her/his necessities, interact with other...

Swelling during pregnancy is a normal phenomenon and rarely a cause of concern. Swelling or oedema,...

Weight gain during pregnancy is a gradual and expected process. Your body is growing and changing al...

As a mom, how can you identify febrile seizure symptoms? Although febrile seizures lasting less than...

Got a crying baby at home? Tried everything but without any luck? Maybe, swaddling your baby may jus...

Did you know that soon after birth your baby can curl his/her fingers around yours? This is nothing...

The developmental milestones occurring in your baby between 1 and 3 years lay down the groundwork fo...

Your baby needs to get a lot of vaccines, flu shots for children being one of them. Influenza (or &...

Numerous types of vaccines are available today for protecting your little one against a host of worr...

Viral infection in babies are among the most common illnesses affecting them. A viral infection of t...

How much should a baby weigh after birth? New-born weight after completing a full term normal pregna...

“I have uterine fibroids and I’m pregnant. Could they affect my pregnancy and baby?&rdqu...

Homeopathy for babies is a safe, gentle and effective system of medicine. The medicines are prepared...

An ultrasound scan is the most common procedure conducted during the course of pregnancy to determin...

Are you expecting? Then here’s why getting a tetanus booster may be good for you. Pregnancy i...

Understanding what kind of foods to eat during pregnancy might confuse many of us, but it is easy to...

Your premature baby may face greater  risks when older, and as parents you are bound to be conc...

Endometriosis symptoms can often be worrisome,  especially if you are planning a family. The ti...

Is it safe to have sex during second trimester of pregnancy? The second trimester is characterised...

Infections that occur in the urinary tract, the bladder, the urethra or the kidneys are collectively...

Every new mom, actually, every person, who holds a newborn is first taught how to provide the newbor...

Common baby allergies include allergies to foods like nuts, milk, seafood, etc. An allergy occurs wh...

A baby's gummy smiles are replaced with toothy ones as s/he grows. Taking care of those little teeth...

An overdue baby is one who is yet to come well past the due date. A normal full term pregnancy exten...

White Discharge in the 9th month of Pregnancy All women experience some amount of vaginal white dis...

Pregnancy is a time of change, both physically and mentally. As a woman’s body prepares itself...

Just like in every other aspect of our lives, exercise during pregnancy is also essential and has be...

A Non stress test (NST) is a  specialized test done during pregnancy that measures the baby&rsq...

For every parent, it is important to  know which types of vaccines  are essential to keep...

Getting pregnant with PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) can be one major hurdle crossed if you foll...

“Can I have children in the future?”, is a question asked by thousands of women affected...

Each expecting mom should know what a positive torch test after miscarriage can mean for her and wha...

Typhoid is a disease that can have grave consequences. A simple vaccine injection can help in preven...

Neonatal rashes are extremely common, but are quite unsettling for you as a parent. Fortunately, mos...

Infertility is an increasingly common condition in which a couple cannot conceive by natural means a...

Julius Caesar is not the reason why the term cesarean births was titled so. That’s right ladie...

Endometriosis pain can be experienced from the first period itself. This increasingly common conditi...

Fibroids in womb during pregnancy have become quite common in the recent times. These fibroids are...

Is it safe to have sex during the first trimester of pregnancy?   The concept of sex during p...

Is It Possible To Get Pregnant With PCOS?   Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an increasi...

A miscarriage (or spontaneous abortion) means that a pregnancy has ended on its own before it reache...

The thyroid hormone is responsible for regulating vital body functions like breathing, heart rate, c...

Lata rushed into my consulting room with tears rolling down her cheeks. She was angry and visibly up...

For most women, sex is considered safe during pregnancy. However, it is important to check with your...

Sex life need not come to a stop after delivery. For some women, sex may be not be allowed during p...

In the last 7 years of my practice as a dentist I have often heard of a lot of myths related to oral...