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How I Brought My Baby Home During the Chennai Floods
My elder son was 2 1/2 years old when I was pregnant with my second child. I was in Chennai for my delivery. It was the 28th of Nov, 2015. It was a dull and cloudy day, and I had become restless during the night.
I had fever chills and my mom applied balm to my forehead and covered me with heavy blankets.
A few minutes later, mild pain started. I urged my parents to take me to the hospital since I felt that it was labour. My parents, my first child and I got into the car. It was raining heavily outside. My mom informed my husband and in-laws who were in Dubai at that time.
We reached the hospital by early morning. I was taken to the labour room. The doctor was waiting for dilation. To my aunt, I would ask about my son and my parents. She would tell me that they are waiting outside. After an hour or so, I felt so stressed and requested her to call my mom inside.
A few minutes later, my mom stepped in and her eyes were red with tears. I consoled her and asked about my son. She told me that he was with my dad and that they were taking good care of him. From 3.30 am and to 1.30 pm the next day, I underwent labour. I was feeling a bit restless.
It was around 2.40 pm. Severe labour pain had started. Around 2.45 pm I gave birth to my younger son. A few minutes later, my dad stepped in asking about the baby and my condition. I pleaded to see my elder son. Then, he revealed that my son had a high fever and fits. He was taken to the emergency childcare hospital. The doctors suspected that they were febrile convulsions.
However, with expert care and treatment, my son's temperature came down in an hour. When the nurse asked me if she could bring me the little one, I told her to wait since my heart was wandering to see my son who was not well.
With a big list of procedures and lab tests, my son was discharged that evening. My mom came to see me in the hospital along with my son. You can't imagine my mental condition at that time. I grabbed and hugged my son, had no words to explain that situation, just the tears.
My son said, "Amma all ok now, fever jus flied and will go home." We told him that we would be taking our baby along as well. Only God knows how we came home as the roads were flooded and our car was sailing on the water. With the water level covering the bonnet of our car and hoping for a grip to hold for our lives, it is was a dangerous situation.
I was watching the floods in Kerala and the Indian Army rescuing a pregnant woman from a remote area. At that time I thought I should share my experience during the floods in Chennai. I hope nobody has to go through this.
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Tips For a Healthy Relationship with Inlaws. Issues and suggestions
Mother in laws were someday daughter in law, but still as we stay in indian society ninety percent inlaws failed to understand each other and they are not happy with their In-laws. The circle of mother in law and daughter in law healthy unhealthy relationships is goes on from years. Ekta Kapoor said perfectly right on her show title kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi. A woman who is mother in law, definitely understand the life of daughter in law because she also once lived that life. Life of a girl being daughter, staying in parents house as girls born and raised there and then life of being daughter in law in a new home, spending whole life with new people is poles apart.
Issues which are Faced in families
The main issue is you get so much involved in family chaos that there is no time for self. You have to look after other family members, their choice, their happiness sadness will start matters to you then yours.
Your wishes or your bucket list becomes last.
Hardly for your Inlaws or for your husband you will be the priority.
The privacy which is given to you and to your husband is very little that may affect your relationship with your husband.
From your Inlaws you have to take permission and approval of everything which you wants to do, it can be from what you should cook in breakfast to what you should wear, there is no personal freedom.
Your inlaws may criticise you how you raise your child which may irritates you because your husband is not perfect one.
Tips For a Healthy Relationship
1.Have Positive Attitude
Think positive and believe that your inlaws are there to help you and support you because you need a helping hand and if it's a family member then there is no fear.
2.Your Beloved Partner's Family
My mother always says that she respect and do things for her mother in law because she raised her partner means my father. Whatever we have now is belongs to my grandparents also because they made their son capable to do things for us. I do appreciate this thinking.
3.Abstain Ego
It is that three letter word which kills relation. Don't let your ego damage the relation. Abridge the gap with love and trust. They are your own people with whom you will spend your whole life so don't compare your previous life with your parents and now when you are with your husband's family.
4.Don't take anything Personally
Make an effort to start the conversation, you are new member of the family and there is nothing bad in doing this but be ready to receive harsh words or bad behaviour by inlaws in return. Don't be surprised if you get snappy replies. Just remember they are your best man or woman's family member.
5.Don't be too Involved
Stay away from your inlaws family issue, it can happen that your inlaws will not share some family issues with you, if they don't involve you then give them their space, you are new in family and they can not share everything with you so it's okay.
6.Personal Time
Try to find some personal time for you and your husband on daily bases so that your relation with your husband doesn't get affected and you both don't feel the distance coming in between you.
7.Let your husband resolve the Conflict
Your husband is the only person who joints the knot between you and his family. He knows better that on which situation, how his family members will react. Share issues with him so that he convey in his way or the way his family will understand. But don't share every small small issues, he may think you are a complain box and you don't like anything about his family which is not true.
8.Be yourself
You are there now for rest of your life, so be the person who you are. You are also important and they also should know your likes dislikes and most important how the person you are. Read more
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The Divine Phenomenon of Breastfeeding - My Journey, Challenges and How I Faced Them
I am a mother to a sixteen-month-old baby girl. Being a new mom, I am cherishing the whole experience of motherhood; the aspect that amazes me the most and is closest to my heart is breastfeeding.
The first time I breastfed my baby was with the joint efforts of me, my baby, and the hospital nurse. After a few minutes of struggle by all three of us, my baby was able to latch on and started sucking. It was a weird sensation, not just physically, but also emotionally. It was my first tryst with motherhood. After she was done, she unlatched and slept peacefully, and I felt divine and empowered. In the initial weeks whenever I fed her, the feeling was the same. I remember when I first fed in front of my husband, he looked at me like I was a goddess, and said, "Thank You". I was touched beyond words. Today, although I have gotten used to the feeling, the profound contentment I feel remains the same.
In the sixteen months of my breastfeeding journey, I faced a few problems. I am from a small town where there are no lactation consultants, and the advice that I received from others did not seem to help much. The biggest help I have had till date is from a support group on Facebook, i.e., "Breastfeeding support for Indian Mothers" (BSIM). It is an amazing group created solely for creating awareness about breastfeeding and answering the queries of nursing moms. I strongly recommend it to all breastfeeding and expecting moms.
Below are the issues I faced and the solutions I received and successfully implemented, thanks to BSIM.
1. Pain During Nursing
Initially, whenever I nursed my little one, it used to hurt a lot and I couldn't understand why. Then I got to know about the concept of deep latching. Mild pain during breastfeeding is not "normal" as most of us tend to assume. If it hurts even a little, it may be because your baby is not latching correctly. I checked some videos on the internet regarding latching technique and "poof" the pain was gone.
2. Engorgement and Leakage
Now, this issue was irksome and embarrassing. In the first few weeks, as a mother's body is still perceiving the needs of the baby, so there is often oversupply of breastmilk. If the engorgement is not painful you need not do anything about it. However, if it is painful, then just hand express a little until you are comfortable then feed the baby normally. If the pain persists and you experience other symptoms, it is best that you consult a gynaecologist.
For leakage, you can use breast pads which are easily available online as well as in the bricks-and-mortar outlets. I used to prefer cloth napkins since they were more comfortable and I could wash and reuse them. After around the third month, the supply of breastmilk starts stabilizing, as the body understands the requirements of the baby by then and produces accordingly.
3. Feeling Uncomfortable While Nursing in Public
In the initial months of being a mom, I had no social life and I hardly used to step out of the house. Even when I did, I used to rush back home helter-skelter within an hour. All because I was exclusively breastfeeding my baby and I was not comfortable nursing in public.
Now, this is an issue I have not yet fully overcome, but I have managed to shed my inhibitions to a great extent. To comfortably breastfeed in public, it is very important for one to first understand that the primary function of breasts is to feed a baby. It is a very natural and beautiful phenomenon, and you must feel proud. So if you are breastfeeding and someone is staring, the only person who needs to be ashamed and embarrassed is the latter! That said and done, most of us would still feel uncomfortable while breastfeeding in public. What really worked for me in this situation was the "Two T-shirt Method". I tried shawls, dupattas, covers, and specially stitched kurtas, but it was this simple technique that actually helped me, one where you can actually wear your normal everyday clothes.
Using the above-mentioned technique I nursed my baby in cars, trains, flights, and airports. During a recent trip with the family, I had to take four flights and I breastfed my baby during takeoffs and landings. I fed her comfortably sitting right beside my father and brother in all the four flights thanks to the two t-shirt method. Also, they are the most awesome people on the earth because there was no awkwardness on their part.
4. Using Formula as Top Feed
In the fourth and fifth month, my baby was very cranky. She would cry often and take her fist in her mouth. There were times when she demanded being fed almost every half an hour. The obvious conclusion drawn by relatives and family members was that she was not getting enough milk. Luckily by that time I had read a lot on the internet and religiously followed the group BSIM, so I knew that was not the case.
The thumb rule is that if your baby’s pee count (approx 6 times a day) and weight gain are good, she is definitely getting enough milk. Taking fist into the mouth is very normal for babies (in fact a milestone) and crankiness can be because of a number of reasons. Frequent feeds are demanded by the baby during growth spurts or when she wants to be comforted. Luckily, my paediatrician suggested me to breastfeed her. He encouraged me and told other family members that I should not introduce formula, not at that time.
In spite of this, there was pressure on me to give top feed because "What harm could one feed a day do?". But my conscience did not allow me to deprive my baby of a single drop of breast milk she could receive. Also, I knew that once I started top feed, my body will perceive it as a decrease in demand which in turn would result in a decrease in supply. I did not want to fall in that trap.
I stood firm and sailed through without a single drop of top milk. So even though I tend to be a submissive person naturally, often unable to take a stand for myself, this time I stood for what I believed in, because this time my baby was in the equation. Motherhood did bring out the best in me.
Benefits of Breast Milk
Breast milk is rightly claimed to be "liquid gold" as it has innumerable health benefits. Listed below are few points I personally experienced.
1. It Strengthens The Bond Between The Mother and The Baby
A mother has an exceptional bond with her baby no matter what, but whenever I breastfeed, I feel that bond becomes even stronger and more special. Sometimes my girl stops mid feed just to give me a quick smile as if saying thank you. Now that’s a feeling I am in no hurry to get rid of.
2. Helps in Weight Loss
After my baby turned 5 months, I started losing weight with no workouts or diet plans, courtesy breastfeeding. By the seventh month, I had lost almost all my pregnancy weight and could fit into most of my old clothes. Now, this may not hold true for everyone, but it’s a known fact that exclusive breastfeeding helps in weight loss.
3. Boon While Travelling
While you are travelling, your baby tends to become cranky because of disrupted sleep schedules and change in atmosphere. This happened to me, and my girl would refuse to eat anything at all for the whole day. This was around the one year mark. Breastfeeding was my saviour during these times. The one thing she would readily accept and which I was assured gave her enough nutrition.
4. It is Hassle-Free
Exclusive breastfeeding saved me a lot of hassle of preparing powdered milk and washing and sterilizing the bottles. Apart from the above, breastfeeding has a plethora of benefits. It is loaded with antibodies and so improves the immunity of the baby; it is tailor-made according to the requirement of the baby. Breastfeeding your baby can prevent him from a number of chronic illnesses. Its flavour depends on the food consumed by the mother. Breastfeeding has many benefits for the mother as well as the baby and it is difficult to put it in one single post.
All in all, breastfeeding has been one amazing journey for me till now. Yes, I have had my share of low moments too. When I experienced postpartum blues, I felt trapped and depressed. But I sailed through them. There are many people who are surprised, shocked even, when they hear I still feed my sixteen-month-old baby. They ask in all good interest "Why don’t you just wean her?" To them, I reply, "Not planning to anytime soon". Not just because of the amazing health benefits it offers her, but also because when she taps me on the chest, looks me in the eye, and says "Dudu", I feel more loved than when my husband looks into my eyes and says "I Love You".
To all the lovely mothers out there, have a wondeful breastfeeding experience!
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Contribution – Review of babyhug premium baby wipes- THE KALPAVRIKSHA of baby care product.
Baby wipes or as most of the mother like me would like to call it "The Magical Cloth". It is the Kalpavriksha of the baby care product. Right from tushy cleaning to make up remover they are go-to thing for every mom. I just can’t not imagine
my life without it. Because of this product there is no sense of fear or panic when I face Code Brown situation. I am rested & I feel confident about the uneventful situation even without any help. I sometimes also use these wipes as a last-minute
effort to give my hair a balance shine & remove any static caused due to combing 😉
Overall babyhug’s premium baby wipe is a marvellous product, it has the right amount of moisture & leaves my daughter’s skin supple & soft after every cleaning routing. The iconic baby hug mild fragrance really helps in keeping the unpleasant
odour at bay.
What I like the most about this product is the composition & the non-woven spun lace fabric that they have used, it does feel premium! Since it is enriched with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E & the soft nature of the fabric that they have used, I tend
to use it as a quick sponge bath kind of application when my daughter is out, playing in the sun, or when she is drooling in sweat. Being paraben free & alcohol free is like cherry on the cake.
However, I feel is there is one area where it needs improvement- there is a need of a plastic snap locking lid for this premium product. As the current resealable lid loses its intensity over the due course of time. Using a snap locking lid will ensure
that the moisture content of the product is persevered. But overall, it is an amazing product & I am sure like me even you would start loving it right after the first use.
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Vandana Sharma has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
13 hours ago
Q. I'm currently 37 weeks 4 days my baby weight is 2.4kg whether it is normal?
Vandana Sharma
Nutritionist
13 hours ago
A. Hello mam that is fine , and this varies as it depends o various factors as well too , so avoid stress, take rest and and also healthy diet as well
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
13 hours ago
Q. what could be the baby weight when we are in 37 week 4 days? what could be average weight before labour?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
13 hours ago
A. there is lot of individual variation it can be around 3 kgs ok. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
Dr Disha Patel has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
13 hours ago
Q. hlo plzz tell me gripe water de sakte hai baby ko Mera baby 15 months ka hogya hai ???
Dr Disha Patel
Ayurvedic Physician
12 hours ago
A. nahi.
its not nessesary to feed it.
ur baby is 15 month okd, give all family food in roughly mashed form, include seasonal fruits n veggies.
t..c
Sarika gupta has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
12 hours ago
Q. #asktheexpert
Am 25 weeks pregnant with Twins, and cervix of 25mm. got cerclage done at 21 weeks. please suggest precautions so that I can smoothly continue ue my pregnancy and avoid premises.
Sarika gupta
Mom of 2 children
12 hours ago
A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and please have coconut water on daily basis and also have more green leaves vegetables fruits and dairy products in diet and also home made food. Also go on regular check ups. Also be happy and stress free .
Thanks and take care
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
12 hours ago
Q. what does this mean
"There is a funneling of internal os with effective cervical length (measures ~2.8 cm on TVS) "
in 29 weeks 5 days pregnancy?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
11 hours ago
A. small cervical length ok. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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2 hours ago
Q. my baby approximately weighs only 2.4 kgs in my womb what are all the foods that can increase baby weight?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
1 hour ago
A. normal traditional foods if you are having deficiency of hemoglobin can take iron supplements calcium etc. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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