Since 2023, India has had the world’s most dense population, with around 1.429 billion people. 60 years ago, India was a fast-developing country. While every Indian woman can give birth to 6 children, the fertility rate descended to about 2.0, a bit below 2.0, which is required to sustain the population. After decades of high […]
Many new moms breastfeed their newborn/s they must take them in their arms and rub their backs to make them burp. Once your baby burps it sounds like you’ve passed out with flying colours. But, sometimes, the cute little ones spit up after being fed. This happens when your baby has an indigestion problem. This […]
You must consume a balanced and nutritious diet every day during your pregnancy. A healthy diet impacts both your health and the well-being of your baby. Some food items may not be good for you during this phase of your life, and papaya may fall under the same category. Still, it is always medically advisable […]
During your pregnancy, along with your hormones, your immune system is also soaring, making your body’s immune system battle against cold and flu viruses. So, apart from the physical and emotional changes as a result of hormonal fluctuations, due to the changes in immunity during pregnancy, your body may react to allergens or allergies that […]
The word “arthritis” comes from “joint inflammation.” The inflammation may impact the tendons and ligaments around the joints of your body. In this condition, gradually the daily activities may be hampered. Now, if you’re planning to have a baby, and you’re suffering from arthritis, this condition may not be a hindrance to your pregnancy, but […]
During pregnancy with all the essential nutrients, you’d need a lot of fluids for the development of the placenta, amniotic fluid, and the baby-to-be. Based on your body’s needs you’d need at least 8 to 12 glasses of water a day. You can add juices, smoothies, and soups to it. Tea and coffee can also […]
Microchimerism is a small population of cells born from foetal microchimerism (FMc) and maternal microchimerism (MMc). While foetal microchimerism is the presence and persistence of foetal cells in maternal tissues, maternal microchimerism (MMc) is the presence of maternal cells in foetal tissues. Foetal Maternal Microchimerism The fetus’ stem cells can migrate across the placenta to […]
Pregnancy is a teamwork. A couple may have been planning pregnancy for quite a long time, but have remained unsuccessful. The reasons may be genetic or lifestyle, age, and medical disorders. Genetic or lifestyle disorders can be mended naturally – maybe by eating well, doing the right kind of exercise, and meditation, or sometimes by […]
In the nine months of your pregnancy, while you nurtured this precious life, you established a magical bond between you and the baby inside you. Just like during your pregnancy days, when your baby’s health is your highest priority when you hold your baby in your arms, you’ll be equally worried about the little one. […]
As soon as your baby reaches the half-year mark, you will see him or her sitting without assistance, following objects with their eyes, recognizing faces, teething, and saying “ma” and “da”. You can now experiment with your little one’s taste buds – from savoury cheese to scrambled eggs. There’s a range of flavours, and your […]