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New Research Has Revealed a Distressing Fact About Babies Born Via C-Section
There's so much tension surrounding C -section births that it isn't easy figuring out what's real and science-backed and what isn't. Scores of articles tell you what you should or shouldn't believe and relatives and friends pitch in with concerns too. Well, while C-section is just a birth method you may need to opt for in case of complications, or may even choose to, there is something you must remember. New research has revealed some grave risks that C-section babies can be exposed to and the adverse affect it may have on their development...
While most of us think that choosing a birth method is not really significant or not even in our hands, it may be time to reconsider this. Lately, the number of caesareans has gone up dramatically. The fear of pain through vaginal births is causing many women to opt for C-sections. It is also recommended by many private hospitals, often for reasons not completely noble. And sometimes, there are complications in pregnancy that mandate this. But what if we tell you there are severe risks posed by C-section births that go well beyond the hospital table?
It is long known that the birth weight of a baby and the mother's age play an important role in the development of the child's cognitive functioning. But not much focus has been given to the actual birth procedure and its effect on the baby's thinking ability. But a new study recently revealed that there can be brain development issues in babies born via C-sections! The technique of this common delivery procedure tends to affect at least one part of a baby's ability to concentrate.
This experiment, conducted by researchers at the York University in Canada, included two phases of tests. The first phase was a spatial cueing task which tested 24 babies' attention driven by a particular stimulus. A cue was placed near their line of vision to direct their vision to a certain target. This helped the infants quicky move their eyes towards the place of the target. The second phase of tests involved a cognitive-based stimulus.
The researchers Dr. Adler and Dr. Wong-Kee-You, who led this research, did a comparative study on babies born through vaginal births and those born via C-sections. These were their discoveries on the 3 month-old infants who participated in the study. The findings below are quite alarming for C-section babies and their moms!
C-section Babies May Have Weaker Attention
The study revealed that C-section seems to trigger slower development of spatial attention. This is the function that plays a role in how well babies can focus on a particular object at a time.
C-section Babies May Have Issues With Eye Movement
On studying the eye movement of babies born via C-section, the researchers found that these babies' eyes could not move to an object or direction at which they were not directed. The stimulus-driven experiment led researchers to notice that the babies that were born via C-section births were slower to jerk their eyes towards the object than those born through vaginal births.
C-section Babies are Prone to Asthma, Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity
While this is not a new finding, the study does raise fresh concerns. It has been known for some time that vaginal birth babies possess good bacteria which pass from mother to baby. This helps protect them against the above diseases - an advantage that C-section babies miss out on.
Now whether these effects will last a lifetime is still unclear. But the one observation that is definite is that due to the technique of C-sections, the babies' brain development was impacted. This impact was such that they were unable to initially allocate their spatial attention to an object or person. That said, there is also some evidence from older studies that proves that C-section babies do experience effects in early development. Ultimately, this research suggests that the health of both mother and baby is significantly at risk with C-section births as they could lead to infections or, in worst cases, even death. This is why most experts suggest that unless it is medically necessary, mothers should avoid this way of delivering.
These findings are unnerving. They can make you paranoid about your delivery and dread the possibility of a C-section. However, please remember that your doctor and medical professionals will do their very best to make sure you and your baby come to no harm. Medical procedures have advanced considerably over the last few years and the risks of injury and infection from C-section have come down. However, it will be in your best interest to follow a healthy lifestyle when expecting and take heed of these tips to avoid a C-section if possible. Also, you should have a discussion with your doctor about this while planning for your delivery. There is no reason for anyone to judge or criticise you for having a C-section birth - it is as much "real" as a normal delivery and heck, very painful indeed after the delivery if not during! But we ask you to exert this caution not for any societal reasons but for your and your baby's well-being. Take care! Read more
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What Type of Parenting Style Do You Follow and What Literature Says
Hi friends,
Today I would like to share with you the four types of parenting in our society. All of us usually train our kids as we were raised by our parents. We may/may not be having differences of opinion about the way we were raised by our parents and those who had differences will be trying to improvise it when it comes to the parenting roles. So in this context, I feel it's very important as a parent to know the types of parenting styles in our society and to evaluate ourselves as what type of parent are we. Hence here is a brief description of the same...
Types of Parenting
1. Authoritative
2. Authoritarian
3. Permissive
4. Neglected
1. Authoritative: Warm, responsive, and accepting but with set expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Positives - Differences are approached with reasoning and discussions, no forcefulness.
This type of parenting does not resort to punishments as a means to teach or inculcate a behaviour, rather it's the patient explanations of the parents and reasoning out to the kids which helps them to better understand their mistakes and rectify them. Parent-child rapport is good and increases the confidence in kids.
2. Authoritarian: High degree of parental control with obedience expected.
Punishment >>discussions
I feel this is an outcome of the busy life schedule among the parents as we don't have enough time to sit and explain things in the right way but want perfect behaviour from our kids. This approach instills fear of punishment rather than understanding. It causes emotional disturbances and psychological stress.
3. Permissive: Warmth and acceptability with very few rules and expectations. Child's autonomy valued highly.
4. Neglectful: Similar to permissive but lacks warmth and responsiveness
Often in daily life, we have mixed types of parenting. Mom and dad have a different style and studies have shown that mixed variant is better than both parents having the similar approaches.
Studies found authoritative parenting style with the most positive outcomes in most of the domains of behaviour, education, responsibility.
It's a highly debatable topic and difference of opinion are very common in the view of parents as we all feel our ways of parenting are always the right way. (I too do the same as I feel I am the best).
Kindly opine your views and evaluate yourself as to what type of parenting style you are following.
Happy parenting to all my dear friends!
Reference: Nelsons textbook of Pediatrics
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Importance of a Physiotherapist During Pregnancy
A few days back, I was having severe hand and neck pain. This time around, I consulted a Physiotherapist instead of popping in pain killers. In one sitting, I felt the difference! That’s without any medicine. She counseled me with some compensatory movements for my day-to-day routine. Only then, I realize that I had spent so much money on pain relief gel and medicine without giving physiotherapy a thought. Curiosity struck, and I wanted to indulge more in the importance of physiotherapy in a women's life. The knowledge I gained is a revelation. Read on to find out...
A physiotherapist helps you with prenatal pregnancy postures. This helps reduce the strain in the lower back and helps deal with discomfort in pelvic joints. Many women also face issues with breathing during pregnancy. Breathing exercises play a vital role in pregnancy.
A physiotherapist helps you with postnatal (post-pregnancy). Post-pregnancy, a women’s health gets poorly impacted. In India, post-pregnancy, we take more than a week of body massage. It is in our culture! However, delivering a baby is not something one can get over with a massage. A genuine physiotherapist will lead the way firmly to make you a fitter person.
Numbness in hand during pregnancy and in new mother (Carpal Tunnels Syndrome). The swelling in hand compresses the underlying structure. This leads to numbness and swelling in fingers and palms. A physiotherapist helps you to deal with that to make your hand movement pain-free.
Incontinence during pregnancy. Many women suffer from urine leakage throughout the pregnancy, and a few experience it even after pregnancy. We all know how much our body changes during pregnancy to accommodate the baby. Once you consult a physiotherapist on this matter, they guide you with Kegels exercise that trains your bladder. They even provide you with a diet plan!
Suppose you are a working mother who has all the house responsibilities along with managing the kids. You know what body aches are! To be functioning, many of us take pills that, in turn, harm us extensively. You don’t even realize what syndrome you are inviting next. Consulting a physiotherapist for any bodily discomfort and aches is the best option!
A physiotherapist naturally solves some of the issues you face pre and post-pregnancy and helps your body become more robust with minimum to no medication!
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10 Halloween Costume Ideas for Twin Babies and Kids
Halloween comes once a year and is a time when adults and children can all have some fun and play dress up. A lot of people rather enjoy the whole dressing up part of the night and take great pleasure in coming up with the perfect costumes. For those with a particular love for the dramatic, Halloween preparations can start a long time in advance, with the entire costume needing to be put together with care, while others are more than happy with a quick last minute get-up.
If you love to dress up on Halloween with the rest of them, then dressing your little ones up and having them join in the fun is the natural way things will flow. When you have twins to dress, things can get all the more fun when deciding the costumes. You can put them in themed or matching costumes that can be so much fun to put together. If you are looking for some great ideas or inspiration for twin costumes, you have come to the right place.
10 Best Twin Halloween Costumes to Dress up Your Twins
Whether you have twin boys, twin girls or a pair of fraternal twins with one boy and one girl, we have something for you. Here are some creative and fun twin Halloween costume ideas:
1. Salt and Pepper
Your little ones might be just infants, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be included in the dress up fun! Whether they are twin boys, girls, or one of each, go with a salt and pepper one piece. This idea is one of the easiest infant twin Halloween costumes that you can put your kids in, especially if it’s a last minute deal.
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2. Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel are the two famous siblings in the Grimm brothers tales and are a sure fire way of going back in time to one of the older classics in the children’s fairy tales genre. These boy-girl twin Halloween costumes are easy to make and will make your kids the centre of attention for creativity
3. Mandrakes
Harry Potter fans will appreciate this one. Just pick up two simple, lightweight flower pots that are big enough to comfortably hold a baby each. You can keep it simple and add leaves to your babies’ hats and put them in brown suits to get the perfect twin baby Halloween costumes. As the parents, don’t forget your earmuffs, just in case the mandrakes decide to wail!
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4. Clark Kent and Superman
Which young man doesn’t like to be likened to a superhero? Superman is the most popular of all and also poses the perfect opportunity to dress up your twin boys creatively. Dress one twin as Clark Kent and give him a nerdy appearance with spectacles, and dress the other as Superman so that you can show both sides of the superhero at the same time.
5. Phil And Lil
'Rugrats' was a popular show back in the 90s, so if you are a fan, dress up the little ones as Phil and Lil. This will go great if you have fraternal twins of both sexes as this is one of the more classic twin toddler Halloween costumes.
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6. Peter Pan and Wendy
The one night a year when you are allowed to escape reality is the perfect time for a trip to Neverland. If you have fraternal twins of each sex, you may want to consider giving Peter Pan and Wendy a try. This is another simple costume idea since it involves green tights and a shirt and cap, and a pretty blue dress.
7. Anna and Elsa
Frozen has become every young girl’s favourite animation, and your twin girls may love dressing up as the two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. These twin girl Halloween costumes ensure that your girls are dressing up like the princesses they are.
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8. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
Look to the Alice in Wonderland movie for inspiration and dress your twin boys as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. This costume is easy - all you need are red pants, yellow shirts or sweaters, blue bow ties and red caps. These twin boy Halloween costumes work best for the more mischievous boys who love making people guess who is who.
9. Betty and Velma
Head back to the stone age with your twin girls as you dress them up as Betty and Velma. It is simple enough to put together a stone age dress, so all you will need is one blue cloth material and one white to stitch up two easy outfits. Just add a few pearls and an orange wig or Velma, and you have two perfect little stone age darlings.
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10. Woody and Buzz
Another classic combo for little boys, Woody and Buzz Lightyear costumes are great for those who are fans of Toy Story. Getting together a cowboy outfit will not be very difficult, and a Buzz Lightyear costume can always be bought or put together easily. These two characters are very much loved by kids and also show the meaning of teamwork - something twins are good at.
Whether you are someone who loves to put together outfits or you are content with throwing together something from the things that you have on hand, there are some interesting costume options available for your little ones. No matter what you plan on dressing them as, it will require a little time to put things together, but it can be a project that you and your kids work on together. While getting their costumes ready, don’t forget to have fun and pick something that makes everybody happy. So pick your costume and get started!
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Q. hi have one question
LT 10x18mm and RT 18x20mm and ET 6.5
what it mean??? and should I start intercourse
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
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A. since you are right follicle is 18 mm yes of course you can start with your intercourse for conception as in 1 to 2 days
their maybe rupture of the follicle by which your sperm should be present there for conception
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
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Q. #asktheexpert
why baby vomit
Dr Ghouse
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A. for babies less than 6 months may not be a problem. small babies will be having lot of gas because of various reasons it is advisable to do burping of the baby immediately after feeding please give colimex DF drops to the baby they are safe
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Q. i am 35 weeks 3 days pregnant... my ultrasound report shows that "fl and hl are shorter compared to bpd"... is this anything to worry
Rashmi
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A. I cannot assist you on that because other things are also associated with the particular particular report so I think it’s better that once a gynaecologist is available she’s going to take up your query and she will be able to give you a better clarity as per the situation
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Q. I am 9 week pregnant and I have runny nose very badly can I use cetirizine tablet?
Abhaya Rajput
Mom of a 14 yr 4 m old boy
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A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much. Please do not take any medicine without consulting with your gynaecologist. It is advisable to get yourself evaluated by a doctor and follow doctors advise properly. You can also book online doctor’s appointment on FirstCry where the doctor can help you and guide you properly.
Thanks and take care
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Trying To Conceive
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Q. hi,
my LT 10x18mm and RT 18x20mm and ET 6.5 , what if I intercourse after 2 days, can I do intercourse in ovulation day can become a pregent .
on ovulation day if we intercourse can become a pregent..pls advice..
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
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A. Actually on the ovulation time only you can conceive so yes if things are right with you you can go ahead with the conception but with what the details you have mentioned it would be better to have a discussion with your gynaecologist prior to you proceed to your ovulation and conception
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Q. Hlw dr its my 6th month pregnency can i intimate with my partner
Sai Prasanthi R L
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A. Hello dear! If your pregnancy is going on fine without any high risk factors then it’s okay. Still, would advise you to check with your doctor once before going further. Maintain a good personal hygiene routine and a healthy lifestyle
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