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The What and How of Constipation in Babies and Remedies for It!!
Constipation is one major issue which comes up every now and then not only for newborn infants but also for toddlers. It's really a challenging time for new or first-time parents as they are confused and troubled as to why the baby has:
Sudden aversion to feeding or food.
Is crying incessantly due to a stomach ache or while passing stools and twitching and stretching of legs. Also why the babies stomach is hard.
Has a changed poop schedule and even when passed with great difficulty, the stool is black or sometimes even bloody.
Crankiness in small babies during poop time and elder ones delaying or avoiding it.
So, let us look at some reasons for constipation and remedies to treat them for babies as well as toddlers and elder kids.
For Babies Less than Six Months Old
Milk is the only source of nutrition and water for babies who are less than six months old and it is a well-known fact that exclusively breastfed babies may not poop for even a week as breastmilk is easy to digest, but the ones who are on only formula milk or combination are more prone to constipation. So what one can do is:
For babies who are on formula milk only, sometimes the brand of the milk is the culprit. So, the best course of action is to meet the paediatriciann and ask for a change to a suitable brand.
For infants who are exclusively breastfed or on a combination of breastmilk and formula, the mother's diet can help. If the mother includes lots of fruits and vegetables like papaya,chikoo, cucumber, beans, pomegranate, kiwis, etc in her diet, and also other fibre rich foods it helps the baby. Also adding hing or asafoetida, to the diet and drinking water boiled with fennel seeds or cumin seeds and carrom seeds with little black salt is good.
For Babies Older than Six Months
A baby who is older than six months can be given water and solid food too besides milk so, a few things which can help are:
One must avoid giving too much solid food or meals at the start of weaning. Milk is a baby's main diet till one year, so the increase in the number of meals and snacks should be gradual.
Giving adequate water and other fluids like fresh homemade juice helps digestion and eases bowel movements, so giving age appropriate amount of water is essential. It should not be too much as it will eat up into baby's appetite for solid food and milk. Besides, sometimes even warm water can be given if a baby has not pooped for a long duration.
A baby's digestive system is not as developed as that of an adult and it's acceptance to different food items and their digestion is sensitive. A baby's diet should always include some amount of fibre. Fruits like papaya, chikoo, kiwi, avocados are very good for avoiding as well as treating constipation in babies. It's not necessary to always keep giving just apples and bananas. They should also switch with these fibre rich fruits sometimes.
If the baby is constipated, then giving a vegetable daliya and sabut moong daal helps a lot. One can roast a small quantity of daliya in oil or ghee with little hing and jeera powder, add grated veggies and cook the daliya with water. For sabut moong daal, just boiling it and adding little ghee can also do. Always try to add as many veggies to meals like khichdi or daal for the child so that besides cereals, an adequate amount of roughage is also there in their meals.
Prunes are also very helpful in treating constipation in babies. They are dried plums available in the market. One can soak them at night and give to the baby. Also, one can soak raisins and give it's water to the baby which is helpful.
Last but not the least, carrots can also help in treating constipation in elder kids. Grated carrots can be boiled in milk and given. One can also add little jaggery to it when off flame, as sugars usually help ease the bowel movement.
Also small tricks like applying hing and water paste around baby's navel area and giving cycling exercise help in dealing with constipation.
Avoiding maida laden foods like bread, biscuits, processed foods and foods which are too spicy and oily like french fries, pizza etc also help avoid constipation in toddlers and older kids.
Thus, like our food determines our gut health, it's true even for infants and small toddlers. So making them eat a balanced diet with enough fluids and fibre is the key to avoid stomach related issues in them!!
Happy parenting!!
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4 Coping Tips for Couples to Deal With Post Pregnancy Relationship Stress
Becoming a parent is the most wonderful feeling ever, but it may also put your relationship with your husband to test! Sleep deprivation, mood swings, post-natal depression symptoms, and the endless hours of your baby wanting your attention are just a few of the reasons. You cannot devote special attention to your hubby anymore as you used to do earlier. It is important to know the ways to overcome this relationship stress after having a baby. Your marriage is as important as your baby is!
Post pregnancy, your little bundle of joy fills your life with happiness. However, this also brings along major stress that can give your marital relationship a real jolt. According to a research that compared relationship between couples who had kids and ones without children, it was found that "the rate of the decline in relationship satisfaction is nearly TWICE as steep for couples who have children than for childless couples."
The good news is that the situation does improve if you make a little effort and follow these golden mantras. Real moms have followed these mantras to keep the love and affection in their marriage strong, despite spending so much time and effort looking after the new member of their family.
Golden Mantras to Strengthen Marriage after Childbirth
1. Mantra #1: Share All Your Responsibilities
An increase in workload is the biggest reason that adds to relationship stress after having a baby. This is definitely challenging for working moms who have to manage their professional lives along with the baby. But this is also challenging for stay-at-home-moms who may tend to feel left out, overwhelmed, and all alone to handle so many new responsibilities.
A survey carried out by the 2015 Ohio State Study concluded that many men were not sharing responsibilities after childbirth and this had adverse effects on the marriage.
"Men did a fairly equal share of housework—until, that is, they became dads. By the time their baby had reached nine months, the women had added more than two hours of daily work, the men a mere 40 minutes."
What you may not realize is that your husband might also feel left out when you don't devote enough time to your relationship with him. You need to communicate with each other and include him in every process. Let him also take care of the baby. This will give you some time together and also strengthen Daddy's bond with the baby.
2. Mantra #2:Try to Feel Comfortable in Your New Body
The second major relationship stressor in this phase is your own discomfort in your changed body! Many women feel unattractive post childbirth, which leads to troubled relationships after pregnancy. Not only are you overwhelmed with a life-changing role, but also have issues with the extra kilos, the sagging breasts, and the dark circles under the eyes. These bodily changes can make you feel self-conscious and you imagine they will also make you less appealing to your husband. Not true! You have to remember this mantra to keep your marriage alive - your husband may take some time to get used to your new body but he loves you nevertheless! Let him shower his love on you. Take care and enjoy the bond of togetherness as you enter this new life.
3. Mantra #3: Sleep when The Baby Sleeps
Yes, yes, this may seem like a cliche but you haven't experienced it till you have tried it once! Sleep is a luxury for new moms and dads. Almost all mothers have to get up at night to feed their babies, no matter what time it is. Lack of sleep can make you irritable and jumpy. Sleep deprivation often leads to lack of energy and illogical fights between both the partners. You need to find options for managing this and sleeping when the baby sleeps may be a workable plan. You may even switch responsibilities, by letting your husband take over for some time while you sleep in another room. Sleeping will certainly improve your mood and let you focus on your husband too along with the child.
If this doesn't work out for you, don't worry. You can try some of these other ways to handle sleep deprivation. Our mommy blogger has tried them out and they worked well for her!
4. Mantra #4: Make Time for Physical Intimacy
Finally, there is no denying the importance of this mantra! Yes, physical relationship after pregnancy is a hard nut to crack – all thanks to exhaustion and lesser "we" time. Women need time to recover and thus, having sex can become an uncomfortable feeling. But you can find different ways of expressing your affection, like cuddling, kissing, or hugging even though you do not indulge in the final act. Infuse a sense of humour into your conversations and get nostalgic talking about the sweet times you had spent as a couple. Make your husband feel wanted even as you ask him to give you some time before you begin enjoying the act of lovemaking again.
The biggest transformation of your life comes with some pros and cons and you will soon know how having a baby changes your relationship with your partner. However, you can deal with it with some smart time management and patience. Take some time out for yourselves once in a while to deal with the relationship stress after having a baby. Go out for dinner, or even for a romantic walk by getting someone to babysit your child for some time. Talk to each other as a couple, and share your frustrations and concerns rather than fueling the tension.
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A Step By Step Guide For a Diwali Party For Your Toddler
The little ones are looking forward to Diwali as much as grown-ups are. But the truth is, sometimes, amidst all the hustle and chaos of the Diwali family party, the kids might feel left out or even worse - get bored on their favorite festival! It can also be hazardous for them to deal with crackers or go into the street unaccompanied. But your toddler is like a racer-jet and it will be quite a task to supervise him all evening without giving up on your own social indulgence. What's the solution here? An exclusive kiddie party on Diwali!
Trust us, with this step-by-step guide, you'll know exactly how to celebrate Diwali with toddlers.
Tips to Celebrate Diwali With Toddlers
1. Safety First, always
Toddlers, though super active, are not really big on balance and precision! Most of their motor skills are still developing, making it dangerous for them to even be around something seemingly harmless such as diyas/candles. Firecrackers are obviously not fit to be handled by toddlers. So, the basic tips to celebrate Diwali with toddlers are not keeping any inflammable substances around, and arranging the event in a room big enough for them to toddle-around in.
2. Games and Activities
Kids have a way of finding forbidden things irresistible! They know that the grown-ups are bursting crackers and will want to do the same. The trick is to keep them occupied so their wandering minds stay hooked. Start by assembling a few fancy dress props - dupattas, a fake moustache, spectacles, hats, scarves etc. Ask the kids to take their pick and parade around in style! Then serve some food, and post that you can leave them with scrapbooks and pictures to paste, stencil games and other play props. An exclusive play idea for Diwali celebration with kids could be projection stencils with electronic torches taped on the back. They can switch on the lights and look at patterns emerge on the walls of a dimly-lit room.
3. Food and Drinks
Toddlers love finger food! Some snack ideas include cheese pops, tikkis, wafers, fries, fruits, barfis and laddoos. Make sure that the foods are big enough to prevent any choking hazard. You can assemble an assorted platter for each toddler to munch on while playing. As far as drinks go, children love sugar. Opt for healthier choices such as fruit juices, milkshakes and squashes - steering clear of sodas to prevent a sugar rush. If you're going all the way, you must try out our roundup of the best Diwali recipes for kids!
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Once the kids have tired themselves out to their heart's content and the energy reserves are running low - it's time to go to bed! End the fiesta with a fireworks presentation just for the kids. Two or three adults can put on a firecracker-show and entice the kids with gestures and background music. After that, make a quick rangoli in front of them that they can help you with. Click pictures for everyone and later you can send the scrapbooks with the pictures as a return-gift. Both the kids and moms will treasure it!
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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
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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. You should have proper consultation with your treating doctor , as some examination or investigations may be needful, so that proper medications can be given And the treatment can be done very properly.
needs proper follow-up for this
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Q. I am 9 week pregnant and I have runny nose very badly can I use cetirizine tablet?
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
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A. use nasal drops , that acts faster .
You should have proper consultation with your treating doctor , as some examination or investigations may be needful, so that proper medications can be given And the treatment can be done very 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. since the follicle size is 18 to 20 mm your ovulation may occur within 24 hours also so if you have intercourse with in that time it will be more effective to get conceived
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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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