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Q. i missed my periods on 5 but when I checked in the morning urine that is not showing positive but when I check now I can see faint line ... why this is happening
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
1 hour ago
A. please wait they can be simple delayed period. 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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Smooth Walking in an 18 Months Old
A toddler learning to walk smoothly requires patience and regular exercises. As motor skills increase, your child will be running right into your arms - minus sways or lurches! Get ready to walk along with your kid and make him sure-footed.
When you ask your toddler to get her favourite toy, does she walk smoothly towards the playpen? Usually, toddlers walk in awkward ways or are sure-footed only with small steps. With 18-month-old toddlers, it's quite normal to find staggers, bumps, falls and an unbalanced gait. Gradually, with improved motor skills coming into play, they can be seen dashing confidently to the door when their parents arrive in the evening. Here are some little things that you need to know about making your baby walk without lurches or bumps.
Helping your Toddler to Walk Smoothly
It's Okay if Your Toddler is Walking Awkward
Your baby may not learn to walk properly until four to five months after his friend. Relax. There’s generally a wide variation in the time frames in which different kids get smoothness in their walk. But then, this doesn't necessarily signal delayed walking or a leg problem. As they mature, children will be able to run and play equally well.
Better Motor Skills Equal Less Staggers
While some initial walkers would stagger around the room with hands held high above the head for balance, others would have what is called a toddler wide legged lurch where they keep bending forward in their gait. Slowly and steadily, 18-month-old toddlers start becoming sure-footed as their motor skills improve. Most of them would start picking pace as they find themselves better balanced with stronger muscles.
Try Leg Strengthening Exercises for Toddlers
An 18-month-old walking baby may showcase certain foot and leg problems that are making her lurch while walking. This is particularly true in the case of kids who start "cruising" after crawling. They tend to take the support of couches, tables, or furniture pieces for keeping them from falling off. This is where parents need to find the right ways to improve leg muscles in their 18-month-old toddlers. Visit a physiotherapist and get started with the prescribe exercises and movements to fix this problem.
Do Bow Legs Cause Lurches?
A toddler learning to walk smoothly may or may not have bow legs. Though most new parents may think otherwise, the fact is that all babies have bow legs when they are born. It’s quite common to find this outward curve of leg bones going away on its own by the age of two. In other words, bow legs will not affect your tot’s ability to walk smoothly.
You may be closely watching every developmental milestone your tot achieves- but hey, it's alright if his walking is replete with lurches and lags now. They will go away in a few months as his muscle movements improve. If you are still worried, get in touch with a therapist. Read more
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Does Your Baby Need a Play Gym? These 4 Reasons Are Too Good To Ignore!
Why would a baby need a gym? Is this one of those fashionable trends that are out to get poor unsuspecting mothers to sign up or is there some real substance behind baby-gyms? Find out why it may be a good idea to get a baby play gym now!
Physical exercise is essential for babies. Baby play gyms are important activity tools that keep your baby occupied in a variety of ways. They help your little one grow and develop in the years to come.
What Is A Baby Play Gym?
Before you start imagining rooms with machines for exercise, baby play gyms do not resemble adult gym or workout rooms at all! A baby play gym is a soft mat with two arches on either side, from which you can dangle toys overhead. Some gyms have lights, mirrors, baby pianos or tummy pillows to engage your baby in a variety of activities.
Benefits of Using A Baby Play Gym
Getting your baby to use a baby play gym may be the wisest choice you make. They have major developmental benefits for your baby such as:
1. Enhances His Motor Skills
Babies develop motor skills when they use baby play gyms. The toys that dangle from the arches of a baby gym encourage the baby to reach out and grasp them. Also, the baby starts kicking his legs when he is visually attracted to the toys, or the mirrors that reflect their faces, or the sounds that come from the baby piano. Reaching, kicking and grasping help in muscle development around the legs, arms, neck and stomach.
2. Improves His Hand Eye Coordination
Baby gyms also help in hand-eye coordination that helps the baby focus on the object and bring together both hands at the mid-line of the body. Continuous use of a baby gym will improve this reflex and help them develop the fine motor skills that are required for overall development. ||
3. Boosts His Cognitive Development
The hanging toys from the gym are specifically designed to improve the imagination of babies. Sounds, shapes, colours and textures stimulate mental and cognitive development in babies. Regular usage will help the baby recognize different colours, patterns and textures. Some gyms have mirrors attached to them which make the baby see his own face and recognize himself. Baby play gyms speed up the baby’s self-discovery and mental development as compared to those babies who do not use them.
4. Develops His Visual and Sensory Skills
As babies reach out to grab toys, they also learn to focus on objects thereby improving their visual perception. The sense of vision is stimulated and encouraged with regular use of baby play gyms. Although the baby’s vision is blurred at birth, continuous usage from birth till 6 months will see a remarkable improvement in the baby’s visual perception and coordination. Baby play gyms also have mirrors and sounds such as piano keys attached. These help improve self-awareness and sensory stimulation to sound and touch.
Are Play Gyms Safe?
As a parent, you may be concerned about the safety of your baby while using a play gym. However, be rest assured. Baby play gyms are designed especially for babies and are completely safe and fun. They are made with soft mats below that are cushioned and will not cause the slightest injury to even the youngest of infants.
There are plenty of varieties of baby play gyms available in the market. So go ahead, chose a good baby play gym that has a lot to offer to your baby! Go here to check out a myriad of cute, colorful and economical play gyms that your baby won't get enough of!
Does your baby use a play gym? Do share pictures of your baby playing in his gym. We would love to see just how much fun it can be! Read more
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Adult ADHD Is Very Much a Real Thing
If you thought ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder only affects children, you are mistaken. ADHD has been known to affect adults, especially women, quite as much! This ADHD Awareness Month 2015 in October, stop ADHD from affecting your quality of life.
Do you know of something that can damage your memory, concentration and ability to control emotions? ADHD! This often disregarded mental disorder can manifest in adults very frequently, and, if left untreated, can even lead to incidences of substance abuse and depression. It is crucial to understand that adult ADHD is very much real!
What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Adults
ADHD is a chronic disorder impairing social, emotional and work functioning in kids as well as adults. The symptoms can be more severe and more damaging in adults, but are often confused with stress and exhaustion. The symptoms usually show themselves as lack of concentration and organisation, risk taking behaviour, reduced listening skills, and lack of initiative or patience to finish even important tasks.
What Causes ADHD In Adults
Contrary to popular belief, ADHD is not a result of factors such as poor parenting, family issues or even too much television and social media! The causes are genetic and some pertain to brain functioning. Anyone can be affected by ADHD irrespective of age, gender or standard of living.
Diagnosis Of ADHD In Adults
if you're wondering how do you test for ADHD in adults, this can be a difficult and complicated process. Your physician will take into account a number of factors and symptoms. In order for ADHD to be diagnosed, adults with ADHD must demonstrate significant problems with daily life in several areas such as work and relationships, for a minimum period of six months. Your doctor will check for the presence of these traits of ADHD in adults. Unfortunately, a single test cannot confirm that a person has ADHD.
Don't let ADHD get the better of you. To deal with it, the first step is accepting the presence of a problem. Consult with your family and your doctor and get on medication as well as therapy such as meditation, support groups and counseling. ADHD is a common and largely manageable problem – but only if you stop disbelieving that adults too can get it! Read more
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Baby in the House? Gear up for 6 Unnerving Changes
Yes, you've heard this right - having a baby changes everything! You’ll find yourself becoming more of a mother and less of a wife. With little or no time for your husband, marriage after the baby can suffer a real setback. Not what you pictured parenthood like but there it is
The thrill of having a baby in the house can temporarily knock the excitement out of your marriage. While bringing up baby is definitely a full-time job, thinking out a way to balance mommying with wifedom can be the magic formula!
6 Distinct Ways Marriage Changes after Baby
1. It's no longer just coupledom
The biggest and most immediate of relationship difficulties after baby to enter your marriage will be this: since your baby requires undivided attention day and night, you will have very little time for your husband. Before you know it, late-night movies, sleeping in and spontaneous getaways will fly out the window. Facing it is your best bet; a baby not only rocks your world but rocks your marriage a tad as well!
2. From loving to sparring partners
If you have a baby who pees like a fountain and brings the roof down when he's hungry, you've got your plate full. Your emotions are highly strung and the last thing you need is your partner getting on your nerves. There'll be times when you'll find yourself constantly on the warpath and see your relationship change after the baby arrives, at least for a time.
3. Communication gaps
Marriage after a baby can put your communication skills to test. There was a time when you and your spouse would chatter the night away. Now, even talking seems like an effort. This can make you grow distant to the point of being in a cold war! Discuss your baby if you have nothing else on your mind but do keep the conversation going.
4. No spice left in you
First, you've got to wait about a month post-baby before getting intimate with hubby again. When the time comes, stress, exhaustion and mood swings can weaken your libido. It's neither your fault nor his but it's what life after a baby does! However, share your feelings with your husband and trust that this phase will play itself out soon.
5. Money blues
If your marriage changes after the baby, so does your financial status. Expenses are never-ending and if you give up your job post-pregnancy, woe betide you! The child's needs outweigh all other expenses and this can see you come to loggerheads with your spouse. Try to limit things like ordering out, grooming and weekend getaways. A tighter purse for some time can do your marriage a lot of good.
6. It's small baby over big baby
Post-pregnancy, your motherly instincts take over and adoration for your baby can supersede the love for your husband. It's probably because you spend more time bonding with your child that having a baby seems to change everything. But try not to hurt your hubby's feelings; after all, it's his child as much as yours and testimony to the intimacy you share.
Having a baby changes your life in more ways than you can imagine. However, what may seem for the worse initially can eventually be a change for the better. Now that you know how relationships change after a baby, take proactive steps from day one. With time, understanding, love and patience, you will be as rocking a couple as parents! Read more
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Q. #asktheexperts plz suggest me medicine for toothache
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
9 hours ago
A. A proper assessment is required here so regarding this it is vmore favourable to contact your local doctor and accordingly he will guide in a proper manner.
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Mom of a 3 yr 5 m old child
9 hours ago
Q. 3.5 saal ki bacchi ko vomitab syrap kitni or kab den khane se phle ya khane ke bad??
shilpi Bhandari
Mom of 2 children
6 hours ago
A. hello dear u can give it before but if child is vomiting regularly then don't keep on giving medication like this u need to know the reason it might be infection so please consult with the doctor for that
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Expecting Mom due in 9 months
5 hours ago
Q. i missed my periods 3 days ago today I checked then this result come. but when I checked yesterday afternoon the result is the second attachment . why this is happening I am confused 😕
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
5 hours ago
A. you had to wait few days this can be delayed periods. 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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Expecting Mom due in 9 months
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Q. i missed my periods on 5 my result is attached but when I checked in the yesterday afternoon it was little bit dark why this is happening and what to do
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
5 hours ago
A. at present it is negative please wait few more days. 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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Guardian of 0 children
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Q. Hi, I am 35 weeks pregnant, and have AFI-24.3 and 2cm cervix length. What should I do to reduce AFI?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
1 hour ago
A. AFI little bit more needs intervention medically. 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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