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Pregnancy & Parenting: Tips, advice and information for parents

lifestyle

Taking Care of your Pregnant Body

Do you wonder why the shampoo that you have been using for the past five years suddenly makes your hair limp; and your face appears darker than usual? These are changes that you cannot avoid in pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones bring about changes to almost every part of the body, including your breasts, skin, hair, teeth and gums.

prenatal

Symptoms of Pregnancy

You are feeling giddy and nauseus. Your menstrual cycle has been delayed. Things don't seem quite right. Consult a gynaecologist. You might be pregnant.

mothering

Not Enough Milk for the Baby?

Some mothers think that their milk is not sufficient for their baby. There could be many reasons for low or no milk. Here are some pointers mothers could keep in mind.

siblings

A New Arrival in the Family

It would be a good idea to prepare your older child for a new baby in the family in a way that she extends her circle of love to the new visitor and not feel unwanted.

preventive medicine

Immunisation - Your Path to a Healthy Life

Many of us would waive an article on immunisation as irrelevant to us. And yet, our own personal experience has shown that even educated parents ignore new vaccines, unaware how critical they can be to their child's health.

couples

I'm Pregnant

Once the couple climbs down from cloud nine to eight or seven, certain logistical issues stare them in the face, especially if both happen to be working.

labour

Being pregnant

Very often women embarking on their first pregnancy are plagued with fears of the unknown. Anuradha Gandhi, an expectant mother, sees herself anxious, eager and yet vulnerable.

food

Exactly What is a Balanced Diet?

You often hear the phrase 'balanced diet' and its advantages, particularly for pregnant mothers and growing children. What does this mean?

special needs

The Visually Impaired

While speaking of somebody with a visual impairment we would be referring to a person who is either partially sighted or is blind.

child safety

Is your Stroller Safe?

Accidents caused by baby products are quite common. This is because most products in the Indian market are not made according to any safety standards.

baby games

Underwater World

Have you noticed how children are fascinated by the world of dolphins and turtles? Why not create an underwater ambience for the next children's party?

alternative medicine

From the Kitchen Shelf

Cures from the Kitchen Shelf. External application of half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder with hot water over eyebrows and forehead gives relief in headache.

teaching

Creativity in Education

An original approach towards tackling the same old lessons on the part of the teacher and an attempt to stimulate the creativity that every child possesses.

challenges

Juvenile Diabetes

An eight-year-old being injected with insulin? If you think these are far-fetched scenarios, think again. "Juvenile" or "Type 1" diabetes is a harsh reality.

common ailments

Fever

High fever upto 102 degrees Fahrenheit in a newborn could be dangerous and needs immediate management...

family getaways

The Sunderbans - Tiger's Tale

A chance question about the largest delta in the world made the writer travel with his niece to the Sunderbans to learn an exciting nature lesson.

media

Lock on Porn

The easy accessibility of pornography on the Internet has become a cause of concern for all parents worldwide. The US Government has taken an initiative on this issue.

books

Creativity and Education

Educationist/artist Devi Prasad's insightful book on the role of art in education draws on his experience as a teacher of art at the Nayee Talim Educational Institute at Gandhiji's ashram in Sevagram, Ahmedabad. Some excerpts.

pregnancy calendar

Week by Week Pregnancy Guide

This is your baby’s (fetus') week by week development calendar. The fetus grows and changes in the womb and you can keep track of that progress through this calendar. Our editors give you some pointers towards what to expect as your pregnancy progresses and some ideas, suggestions to manage your changing body.

baby names

Searching for an Indian name for your baby?

Searching a name for your baby can be fun, especially if there's some help around. With this list of names, you can search by alphabet, sound, meaning, gender or religion.

Immunisation Schedule

Select your baby's age to get a recommendation

 

Indian Baby Name Finder

 

Your Pregnancy Calendar

Select start date of your Last Menstrual Period

Or enter your Expected Date of Delivery

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This site aims to keep the parenting community - pregnant mothers, mothers of little children as well as fathers - informed about issues related to pregnancy and parenthood. To address any concerns relating to your health, or the health of your baby, it is best to consult a doctor or a health care professional.