Did you know that if you feed your child, an excess of sugar rich food, it will result in hyperactive behaviour? This is what a report published in Parents suggests[1]. Children are extremely picky in their eating habits and may often compensate eating essential vegetables with not so healthy snacks. While it is okay to […]
Parenting
Dengue: Protection for you and your Baby
Contracting dengue during your pregnancy can put both you and your unborn child at risk. The only treatment course to follow is to alleviate the symptoms. Dengue is a disease caused by a virus carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and it spreads through mosquito bites. It can have potentially fatal consequences if such a […]
For Two Kids, You Have To Be a Referee
A new study confirms what many mothers may know instinctively: Picking up and carrying a baby usually calms the child down and relaxes them, making the move a good one for both moms and infants, says an article published in The Huffington Post in April 2013. Being a mother, you must have done this numerous […]
What Are The Chances Of A Successful IVF Treatment?
For a lot of childless couples, IVF (In-Vitro Fertilisation) treatment comes as a beacon of hope. Their quest for a biological child is often rewarded by this treatment, which prepares for an embryonic transfer to the prepared uterus. It may be a necessary course of action for women with fertility problems, and for men with […]
Acupuncture On The Feet For New-borns – It Works!
Acupuncture has been therapeutically used in China for thousands of years and is slowly gaining prominence in other countries, including those in America, Europe and Asia. Not just for adults, it is widely believed that acupuncture for children is a healthy practice that results in a better night’s sleep for your child and improved overall […]
Preparing Your Baby’s Nursery and Wardrobe
Are you close to your delivery date? The 40 weeks of pregnancy is your opportunity to plan and prepare. When your baby arrives, you are going to be the centre of his/her universe and the nursery his/her safe haven. It is essential therefore that you spend some time preparing your child’s nursery and wardrobe in […]
Stem Cells in Breast Milk: New Breakthrough in Therapy?
We examine the possibility of babies deriving beneficial stem cells from their mothers during the breast feeding process. As the country wakes up to the benefits of stem cell therapy and its applications in treating serious illnesses, a new research in Australia introduced a new frontier in stem cell therapy last year. As per a […]