If you are someone who has religiously followed diets and fasted to stay trim and slim or get into shape, we’re sure this thought has already crossed your mind. As you may already know, intermittent fasting is not about a diet plan or what you eat. It is about when you eat and what you […]
Over the years, stem cell transplantation has been considered a promising approach towards treating problems with regard to malignant and non-malignant disorders of the blood and bone marrow. These stem cells, which are used for transplant, mostly comes from the bone marrow, the peripheral blood (bloodstream), or a newborn baby’s umbilical cord blood. Bone marrow […]
While it may seem like a lifetime ago, the pre-COVID era saw many pregnant women happily planning their delivery day. After all, it was going to be the day that they’d welcome the newest member of their family. However, once the pandemic hit, everyone was sent into a tizzy. With the uncertainties and lockdowns, came […]
The thought of undergoing surgery could be daunting. Even if you have made up your mind to have a vaginal birth, it is in your and your baby’s best interest to be prepared for a C-section. A C-section can also be the only way to ensure the safety of mom and baby in the following […]
Imagine you are in the process of delivering your little one and the room is filled with the scent of lavenders, your partner is holding your hand, your birthing coach is helping you relax, and your favorite music is playing in the background. It may seem impossible, but it is being opted for by many […]
The nurse came out of the labour-room and announced, “It’s a girl” – a champagne-opening moment for you. That’s right! Being a new dad especially to a girl child is like a reward of several unexpressed emotions. And when the nurse places the new-born little princess into your arms, you realise that you’ve started establishing […]
From preparing the nursery to purchasing the infant’s clothing, bibs, blankets and wipes; you as a would-be-mother must be having a platter full of plans before your baby’s arrival. However, it’s not just about your little bundle of joy, your mental and emotional well-being is equally important. Blame it upon the soaring estrogen and progestorene […]
When Mr and Mrs. Conn realised that their daughter Georgia was struggling to see or play like other children, they got her diagnosed immediately. There are numerous families like the Conn Family who have children suffering from cerebral palsy in their house. The parents may notice their children are failing to reach their age-wise developmental […]
Yes! We all know motherhood demands a lot of sacrifices and readjustments of likes and dislikes. And giving up on her favourite coffee may be just one of them. However, we have some good news for all the would-be mom’s coffee fanatics. They can continue their love-affair with coffee during their pregnancy. But needless to […]
The practice of co-sleeping may be controversial in several parts of the world, but co-sleeping existed as a common norm in several cultures prior to the late 1700s. Some Indian parents still don’t purchase a crib or cradle after they have their baby. They, rather prefer to have their baby curled up next to them […]