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10 Best Ways to Wake up a Sleeping Baby for Feeding
Parenting a newborn baby is challenging and difficult. There are times when we aren’t really sure what we must do. For example: waking up a sleeping baby because it's meal time. Should you do it? Should you not? Well, if you are having your first baby, then you might have no idea what to do.
Why is it Essential to Wake Your Baby for Feeding?
Should I wake my baby to feed? Here are a few reasons for you!
1. Empty Stomach is Not Good
Your doctor might have told you that you need to feed your baby once every two-three hours. This is because infants can digest breast milk quite fast and within two-three hours they need more. By not giving your baby more milk, her stomach is going to remain empty.
2. Gaining Weight is Important
It is said that newborn babies can lose weight in the first few days after birth, based on the delivery method. Feeding your baby quite often is the best way to help your child grow and gain weight as required.
3. Boosts the Production of Breast Milk
Your body is producing milk based on how much is required. If you do not feed your baby frequently enough, your body will produce progressively less milk accordingly. Hence, it is important to feed your baby in regular intervals to make sure your body is producing enough milk.
4. Your Baby Will Not Wake Up Cranky
When your baby is in a really good sleep, her body can ignore the fact that it needs food. However, once she wakes up, she will wake up really upset because she is too hungry and even weak.
Ways to Wake a Sleeping Infant to Feed
Here are easy ways you can try to awaken your sleepy baby:
1. Undress Your Baby
One way to wake your little one is by slowly removing her clothes.
2. Reduce the Light
Babies can be sensitive to bright lights and so by keeping the lights dim, it is a lot easier for your little one to wake up.
3. A Mild Massage
You can slowly wake your baby up by slowly massaging her feet and arms.
4. Lift Your Baby
Try lifting your baby in an upright position as this can wake her up.
5. Sing A Song
Singing a song to your little one can wake her up slowly, and you might even save yourself from a lot of crying.
6. Talk to Your Little One
Start talking to your baby when he is asleep, and you will see her slowly waking up to you.
7. Use A Cool Cloth
Placing a cool washcloth on your baby’s forehead can wake her up. Make sure that it is not too cold.
8. Keep His Body Straight
When you keep your baby’s body straight and extend her arms, you are sending signals to the brain.
9. Change Her Diaper
Slowly changing your baby’s diaper can awake your baby up because of the movement.
10. Increase Stimulation
You can rub his back, move her arms and legs in a circular motion or rub her lips gently with your fingertips.
Why Are Babies too Sleepy to Feed?
You may be wondering why your baby does not just naturally wake up when she is hungry. Here are a few reasons babies sleep through their hunger too at times!
They are not aware of timings and patterns like we are. You might find that your child sleeps more during the day than night. It will take a while for infants to get used to such a pattern.
While feeding your baby, she might fall asleep in the process because she is really close to you and is quite comfortable in your arms.
Newborn babies sleep a lot also because they are used to sleeping most of the time when they were in your womb. It takes time for them to get used to a pattern.
Suckling is a process that can put your baby to sleep. So it is important to make sure that she doesn’t fall asleep half way through while you feed her.
Sleep is crucial to newborn growth and development. The research said that when babies sleep more, they grow better. This is a natural process, and hence you must not be worried if your little one is sleeping too much, even when he is being fed.
Newborn babies do not follow a pattern as we do. It takes time for them to get used to them. When it comes to feeding, it is important to follow a proper schedule and so following these steps can help you make sure that you are feeding your baby in the right way.
Also Read: How to Make Your Baby Sleep at Night? Read more
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How Long is Hospital Stay After Birth?
As first-time parents, you might start to worry about every aspect of the delivery. This, combined with the hormonal changes in your body, can make for an extremely stressful time. However, you would do well to be prepared and knowledgeable about what to expect when your little bundle of joy gets home.
This article is about how long you will usually have to stay in the hospital after you have given birth to your baby.
How Many Days Should You Stay in Hospital After Giving Birth?
There is no exact number of days, as it depends upon a variety of things, like the health condition of the mother and the type of delivery it was. It also depends upon the health of your baby, as the baby is vulnerable to complications in the first few days.
Right after you have given birth, the baby will be subjected to a checkup called the Apgar Test. This is done to get a quick assessment of the health of your baby. The baby will quickly get to terms with life in the outside world, and adapt to it within his first few hours. During this period, the baby will be checked by the midwife and the doctor. The vital organs of the baby will be checked to see whether they are functional and well, along with the eyes, hips, bottom and the testicles (for boys).
The above tests are usually routine tests, and you will be required to stay in the hospital only if any complications arise in the health of your child.
How Long Should the Stay Be After a Vaginal Delivery?
In the case of a vaginal or natural birth, hospital stay for the mother and baby will usually last for a maximum of 24 to 48 hours. This would require the labour to be smooth, with no complications arising at any stage. Once all the necessary tests have been carried out and no problems have been detected, mom and baby can go home safely. However, if you feel that you are not ready to go home owing to tiredness or fatigue, you could always talk to your midwife or doctor in order to extend your stay there.
How Long Should the Stay Be After a Caesarean Delivery?
Many pregnant women have been anxiously wondering - “How long do I stay in the hospital after C-Section?”, and there is no concrete answer yet again. You will definitely be required to stay in the hospital for a longer period of time compared to mothers who had a vaginal delivery. Considering the enormity of the Caesarean operation, you will usually be required to stay in the hospital for at least around 2 to 3 days after the delivery, if not longer - although in some cases, the doctor may let you leave earlier if he deems you healthy enough.
For mothers who undergo this process, it will take a couple of hours for the feeling to return to their legs. Therefore, the doctor and the midwife will evaluate whether you can walk without support on your own, and urinate without the help of a catheter. Also, mothers will have to be able to eat and drink without getting sick.
Requirements to Meet Before Hospital Discharge
There are a few requirements you will have to meet before you are allowed to leave the hospital.
1. Healthy Mom
It goes without saying, but the mother should be healthy without any problems like excessive bleeding and the likes before she is allowed to go home.
2. Healthy Baby
The baby should also be healthy and should have had his first poop in the hospital. Your baby will also be examined by doctors and paediatricians, for any congenital disorders.
3. Developmental Testing
Nurses and doctors will evaluate whether the child has the skills necessary for surviving in the world, including whether they are able to suck, swallow and breathe by themselves.
4. Skills for Moms
Similarly, mothers will need to have a few skills which will help them look after their babies effectively, and it will be up to the nurses to teach you those. This includes information about general breastfeeding issues, bathing your baby and changing his diaper, among many other things.
5. Registration
The hospital registrar will also stop by and ask you to register the baby, in order to get the birth certificate for the child- you can still do this without having to have chosen a name for the child.
Complications That Can Make You Stay a Little Longer
There are a few situations in which you may be required to stay a little longer-
1. Heavy Bleeding
The mother should not soak more than a pad (maximum of two) in an hour, for it to be called normal bleeding. Nurses may also massage your uterus to stop contractions and the bleeding.
2. Blood Pressure
The blood pressure of the mother may drop owing to the loss of blood during the delivery - this will also be monitored by the nurses during labour.
3. Low Blood Sugar in the Baby
If the mother has gestational diabetes, it can result in the baby having low blood sugar after birth - this will have to be stabilized before you are allowed to go home.
4. Meconium Delivery
If the baby poops during delivery, he may end up inhaling some in the process- this may cause problems in getting enough oxygen. Some children may even need extra, suctioned oxygen before the condition is stabilized.
5. Birth Weight
If the weight of the baby is less than 2 kilograms, he will be kept in the hospital until he gains enough weight to be taken home.
There is no specific, uniform time period after which mothers will be allowed to go home - this depends upon a lot of variables. However, you can always talk to your doctor about your desire to stay in or leave the hospital after delivery and see if the hospital accommodates your wishes.
Also Read: Newborn Baby Care Immediately after Birth Read more
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6 Different Modak & Laddoo Recipes You Must Try this Ganesh Chaturthi
The season of festivals has arrived and that simply means there are lots of sweets to binge on. If you too are a Lord Ganesha devotee, we tell you how you can impress him by making these delicious varieties of modak this Ganesh Chaturthi
The closer we come to finishing another year, more the reasons to celebrate. Come August and September and the season of festivals beckons our heart, soul, and most importantly, our sweet tooth!
Kick-starting the festivities is Lord Ganesha who is arriving this August 25 to bless us with his presence. So, it is really important to put your best foot forward and impress him (and your friends and family) by preparing his favourite modaks and laddoos.
There is a reason Lord Ganesha loves modaks so much. As per legend, when the 'devas' came to visit lord Shiva, godess Parvati offered them a divine modak. This modak was quite special because the person who ate this modak would become knoweldgeable in all scriptures, science, writing and art. And as the legend says, when asked the true meaning of devotion, lord Ganesha had expressed the devotion to parents is the ultimate form. Parvati, impressed with his answer offered this special modak to Ganesh and this is the first time bappa fell in love with this sweet.
6 Delicious Modak Recipes To Try at Home
So, guess what's better than having just one variety of modaks this year - having six! Here are 6 delicious varieties of modaks and laddoos that are super easy to make, and rest assured, Ganpati Bappa loves them too!
1. Ukadiche/ Steamed Modak
The traditional Maharashtrian prasad for Lord Ganesha, steamed modaks are nothing less than pure sweet bliss! These coconut and jaggery filled dumplings are everyone's favourite during the festival.
Not only do they look beautiful but taste amazing too. Yes, it takes a few trials to perfect the art of making the perfect Ukadiche modak, but we promise this simple ukadiche modak recipe will make it a lot easier!
2. Chocolate Modak
What happens when you add a dash of chocolate to something? It only becomes a dish no one can resist! If you don't mind experimenting and want to add a chocolatey twist to the traditional, humble modak, here is the perfect fix. Not only are chocolate modaks loved by many, they are delish too!
You do not need to splurge or spend a bomb to make these sweet goodies. Instead, try this easy chocolate modak recipe in the comfort of your home. Not only with kids, but chocolate modaks are a hit with grown-ups too!
Note: A box of homemade chocolate modaks can also make the perfect Ganeshotsav gift! Check out more such creative gift ideas for Ganesh Chaturthi!
3. Fried Modak
How can you go wrong with anything that is sweet and fried? These crispy sweet dumplings are made up of khoya, dryfruits, coconut and the goodness of jaggery. They look great and taste even better. Making fried modaks is super easy too!
Along with your traditional mithais, offer this variety of modak to Bappa.
Watch: How to make fried modak at home
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4. Diet Modak
Well, if you are the health conscious one and do not like indulging in too much of sweet binging, diet modaks are here to your rescue. The best part about these modaks is that you do not need to compromise on the taste but at the same time, you can significantly cut down the calories!
You don't need to choose between health and festivity when both can go hand in hand!
5. Mawa/Khoya Modak
The rich taste and texture of khoya takes your modaks to simply another level. They are fairly simple to make and easy to mould. These modaks are largely popular as the prasad used during Ganpati puja.
What's more is that you can experiment with shape, size and flavours. You can also turn this khoya modak into another sweet called 'peda'. Bappa loves both!
6. Coconut Laddoo
What's Lord Ganesha's second most favourite sweet? Laddoos! Yes, add a touch of variety to your plate of sweets and include these tasty choco-coconut laddoos as an offering for Ganpati Bappa this season.
Festivities are a great way to bond with your loved ones. Try these easy to make modak recipes at home this Ganesh Chaturthi and spread the love. May Bappa bring health and prosperity in your lives! Read more
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Crepe Paper Rainbow Fish DIY
The underwater world is fascinating to children. Let's re-create a bit of this mysterious world with this colourful craft. Psst...it strengthens motor skills too!
Explore the underwater world with a little fish as your tour guide! Have some fun with this cute little craft activity that will make your little one a sea lover!
You will need
A template/ outline of the fish (drawn or printed)
Crepe paper cut out into 1/2 inch squares
A glue stick
Crayons and felt paints
Step-by-step Instructions
1. Take a print-out or draw an outline of a fish on a piece of paper.
2. Assist your child in cutting 1/2 inches squares of coloured crepe paper. You could additionally use tissue papers as well.
3. Using a crayon or a felt pen, colour the head of the fish in blue.
4. Starting from the tail, stick these pieces of paper on the fish cut out and move upwards towards the body.
5. Stick a few strips of the coloured crepe paper on the tails and fins of the fish as well.
6. Separately draw the eyes on a different paper, cut and stick them on the cut out. Alternatively, you can also simply colour them with markers.
7. And voila! Your rainbow fish full of colour is ready.
Messiness Score
3
Parental Involvement
Low
Skills Enhanced
This activity not only helps enhance your child's motor skills as they draw and learn how to use scissors to cut but also improves colour recognition and differentiation abilities.
Fun Tip: You can cut the fish out, stick it on a piece if cardboard and hang it in your child's room using some string or ribbon. Read more
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LT 10x18mm and RT 18x20mm and ET 6.5
what it mean??? and should I start intercourse
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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
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why baby vomit
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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
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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?
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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.
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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..
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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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