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Pregnancy is one of the most common physiological conditions that a woman will experience in her life. After pregnancy there are a whole lot of changes which happen in the woman's body. One of them is postpartum hair loss. After delivery about two to three months later they experience massive hair fall and this condition is well documented as acute telogen effluvium.  What is telogen effluvium?   Normally most of the hair on your head which is between 85% to 95% is in the growing phase, and the rest which is 5% to 15% is in the resting state. After the resting state, hair tends to fall out and this is normally more noticeable after shampooing or brushing.  An average woman would lose 50 to 100 hair per day. Now during pregnancy, the progesterone and estrogen levels in the body increase and this tends to increase the growing phase of the hair. So less hair go to the shedding period. There are fewer hair in resting stage and fewer hair is falling out each day. therefore hair appears

Is your newborn baby crying uncontrollably? Are you not able to soothe your crying baby even after feeding her and trying every possible thing to soothe her? Is your baby crying without any reason? If your answer is yes to all these questions, then your baby has colic. Colicky babies cry for at least three hours a day and at least three days a week. This may continue for more than 3 weeks in colicky babies. It's important to know that it is normal for babies to cry. And this is how they communicate with us. They cry when they're letting us know that they're too hot, too cold. Hungry, lonely, or sick. It helps us to meet their needs. How do you know if your baby is crying due to colic? The baby's cry sounds like wailing. Crying for no apparent reason. Baby stiffens his legs and clenches his fists while crying. Baby's face reddens due to excessive crying. The cries continue for at least 3 hours a day. The baby cries at the same time everyday. Baby cries for

Tooth eruption is a tough milestone for your baby. Your baby becomes more irritable. It may seem like there is nothing you can do to soothe them. They are cranky, tired and just plain upset. Most babies begin teething around 6 months of age, though it can happen earlier or later for some.   The above chart shows the order of teething in babies with the lighter shade tooth erupting first and followed by the darker shades.  Teething symptoms and signs: Fever: When your baby is teething, there may be a slight rise in the baby's body temperature. But if the temperature is more than 100°C and lasts more than 24 hours, you should consult your pediatrician.  Excessive drooling:  You may observe excessive drooling in your baby during your baby’s teething period. This excessive drooling that comes with teething does serve a purpose. Drool protects baby’s gums from the many things around the house that your baby will try to teeth on and put in their mouth. There are antibodies that are found

Its so heartbreaking to see your baby crying, being cranky and uncomfortable. One of the reasons for your baby to behave this way is air that is trapped inside his tummy. You can avoid this by burping your baby. When and how often to burp a newborn baby? When you are feeding your baby, you should burp him half way in between the feeds. Observe if your baby is showing signs of crankiness, if yes then you should stop feeding and burp your baby first. After burping you can continue feeding. Its better to burp every 15 to 20 minutes in between the feeding session. Why to burp a newborn baby? Burping your newborn baby after every feed is very important to get rid of gas and colic related issues. Colic can make your baby fussy and irritable. When you feed your baby whether its breast milk or formula milk, baby takes in some air along with milk. This air will make your baby uncomfortable and fussy if it doesn't go out. Burping helps in releasing gas from baby's tummy. Some breast

Once you welcome your little bundle of joy, you will be very happy and excited. Then comes the responsibility of  taking care of your newborn .  One of the hardest part of taking care of your baby is making your baby sleep through the night. You cannot sleep if your baby isn't sleeping. Sleeplessness can make you feel tired and cranky. So the best way to make your baby sleep through the night is by sleep training your baby.  Newborn babies sleep a lot, 16 to 17 hours a day. Babies sleep for 2 to 3 hours continuously then be awake for 1 or 2 hours. It may happen even at night times when your baby wakes up for feedings. By 8 weeks babies sleep less during the day and more at night. Most babies sleep through the night by 4 to 6 months.  Do not make the mistake of keeping your baby awake in the day to improve night sleep. The more sleep he/she will get  during the day, the better he/she will sleep at night.  Some reasons why babies may not sleep: Hunger:  If your baby is hungry, then t

Once you have given birth to your baby, you will be worried about your belly fat and body weight. Loosing weight after delivery will have a direct impact on your health. There are lots of things you can do to get into shape again. But it’s really important to give yourself a break: Your body just birthed another being. Things moved around, stretched and grew to make that happen. Don’t focus on “getting your body back” (it actually didn’t go anywhere!) but on creating a healthy, happy, and possibly slightly differently shaped.  Please keep in mind that you cannot loose your weight overnight. It will take time, because sudden weight loss can affect your health. Studies show that many women appear to hold on to at least a couple of pounds postpartum, and a quarter of women retain 11 or more pounds (roughly five or more kilograms) a year after giving birth. After giving birth, many women tend to concentrate on taking care of their new-born babies, adjusting to the new routine and recover

I hope your parenting journey is going good. Once your baby reaches 4 months of age, you all want to know which foods to introduce to your baby apart from formula milk(FM)  or breast milk(BM).  First, you need to realize that it's not until late in the first year of life that the digestive system is matured to maximally absorb nutrients and calories. So solid foods, which can fill a baby up but are low in calories and nutrients, don't help your baby grow until they're about a year old. So, what are solid foods for in infancy? Well, they're really only there in infancy to help your baby develop a fondness for tastes and textures. Their main ongoing source of nutritional growth in that first year of life is through the breast milk/formula milk you are giving your baby.  when is the best time to initiate solids for taste and texture? Well, certainly not before at least 4 months of age, but more importantly, when your baby demonstrates good head and neck control. If so

Welcome to the world of parenting😊. Especially to the new moms, I want to tell you that you have got all the strength you need to take care of your new born. Yes you amazing moms can do it, just a little bit of patience and a lot of learning is all you need. Start with these basic steps to take care of your new born baby.  Feeding: Take someone's help to learn how to breastfeed your baby. There will be lactation experts available in hospitals to help you with your breastfeeding journey. Breastfeeding may not be possible for every women. If you have any issues with breastfeeding you can opt for formula feeding. Some mothers think that they cannot form a loving bond with their baby without breastfeeding. But the truth is loving mothers will always create a special bond with their babies. Whichever you opt breastfeeding or formula feeding, feeding is a great way of strengthening the bond. For the first  few  days you may be afraid if your baby is not waking up to take feeds for every

Even before your baby arrives, you would want to have all the things that you would need for your baby. Here are the list of best baby products in India for your little one, Dabur lal tail: Massaging your baby makes the babies bones and muscles stronger, relieves colic, stimulates blood circulation and improves sleep pattern. Dabur lal tail has ayurvedic herbs that have many benefits for the baby. Dove baby soap: Newborn baby's skin is so delicate and soft. To keep the moisture locked you need to use a baby soap for bathing your little one. Make sure you use a mild soap which is gentle on your babies skin. Dove baby soap is mild, gentle and nourishing as well. I personally used it and I can say that this soap is safe for babies.  Spoo baby shampoo: Any product that you use on baby's skin should maintain the ph balance of the skin. Spoo shampoo is gentle and mild and it maintains the ph balance of the baby's scalp. Some babies develop cradle cap which is a thick yellow color

Mothers are worried when their babies catch cold and cough frequently. What is the reason behind baby's getting sick. It is related to their immunity power.  What is immunity? It is the ability of our body to fight against infections and illnesses. We can increase immunity by eating certain foods. Top ten immunity booster foods for kids are given below, 1. Turmeric : Turmeric is known for its anti bacterial properties. It also has powerful medicinal properties. It helps our body fight foreign invaders and also has a role in repairing damage. Mix a pinch of turmeric in babies milk and feed them.    2. Citrus fruits : Citrus fruits are those fruits that have sour taste like lemon, orange, pomegranate, straw berries etc. Citrus fruits have excellent source vitamin C which helps in increasing immunity power. Its better to give the whole. fruit than to give fruit juice. Cut the fruits into pieces and feed the baby.    3. Leafy vegetables : Green leafy vegetables have a lot of vitamins,