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A Family Member’s Very Common Mistake Damaged This Baby’s Eyes Forever
You are a mom. You protect your baby with your life and don’t let him come to any harm. The doors and windows of your house are shut to anything that can be dangerous to your child – from bad weather to negative people to microbes! But what if the threat to your baby comes not from outside but from his own family members? A very common mistake on your part, made unknowingly, can ruin your baby’s health forever. This true story of what happened to a newborn baby in China will force you to be ten times more careful in the future!
Their baby was still very young. He had not even met his entire extended family yet. That afternoon, his parents decided to introduce their infant to his other family members. After all, everyone was very excited to welcome the newest member of their clan.
Suddenly, his parents noticed something was wrong with his eyes. He was struggling to open them. And not because he was tired or sleepy. The moment he managed to open them somewhat, they started oozing. A thick layer of crust started forming over his eyes. Was it an infection that he had contracted, perhaps seasonal?
His mom and dad rushed him to the paediatrician. They were expecting eye drops or medication, with the advisory to protect their baby’s eyes in inclement weather. But the news that faced them shattered them to the bone. It ended all the dreams they had seen for their baby in one instant.
For their baby could never see again. The doctor told them that their baby had suffered irreparable damage to both eyes. While he was now permanently blind in his right eye, his left eye’s vision was also reduced. In these early months of his life, before he had even gotten a chance to explore the world he lived in, his vision was scarred. But what on earth had suddenly brought this on? The baby had suffered no accident or injury!
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The Reason Behind this Baby’s blindness was something we never thought could be dangerous: a camera.
Clicking pictures of babies is one of the most delightful things to do after their birth. You want to store these memories in print and not lose a single moment. Cellphone cameras has made this even easier and more convenient. This is what one of the relatives had been doing during the family visit - clicking pictures. They had been so absorbed that they had forgotten to turn the flash off. The camera was too close to the baby’s eyes. Little did the family member know that their means of making memories would drastically change the course of this baby’s life. Though no one realized this early enough, the baby’s eyes reacted to the bright light of the flash instantly. This reaction damaged the cells on the macula, or the part of the eye that focuses incoming light rays. So severe was the reaction that no surgery could repair it. The baby will always have to live with reduced vision – only because of a moment’s mistake.
Research is underway to study the effects of bright light on an infant’s eyes. Yes, cases like these are extremely rare, but they definitely prove that it is possible for extreme light to damage a baby’s eyesight. While adults have better developed and more resilient bodies, babies are very sensitive. In fact, you are best advised to stay away from bright lighting in your child’s room, bathroom or by his bedside. Prefer dimmer lighting and never directly expose your baby’s eyes to any strong source of light. While clicking a picture, do not use flash and keep the camera at a healthy distance from the child.
It is important to document memories and photography is an excellent way to do it. But keeping your baby safe assumes priority over everything else in life. Don’t let your child pay the price for a simple carelessness you had no idea could bear such grave consequences. Read more
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Chikoo Puree
Sapodilla, known as Chikoo in India, is high in fiber content. This makes the sapodilla fruit excellent for digestion. The ready sugars like fructose and sucrose rejuvenate the body with natural energy. Chikoo is a real fruit for a growing baby’s health, as it has a sweet and rich texture. It is safe to introduce sapodilla to infants because it does not cause allergic reactions.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
2 People
5 Minutes
00 Minutes
Ingredients
4 small, ripe chikoos
Method
Step 1
Peel and de-seed a fully ripened chikoo.
Step 2
Mash or puree as needed with a spoon or put it in a blender to make a thick paste.
Step 3
Add milk or boiled and cooled water to thin down the consistency if needed.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 fruit medium (60 g)
Calories
73
Sodium
12 mg 1%
Potassium
193 mg 6%
Carbohydrates
16 g 5%
Dietary Fiber
8 g 32%
Sugars
15 g
Protein
1 g
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
25%
Calcium
2%
Iron
10%
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet
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Think Twice Before You 'Go for a Drink'
You might be only a social drinker or perhaps drink more often. However you may do it, alcohol tends to have more harmful effects than positive ones either way. Like everything else, it's best to keep drinking to moderation to avoid falling prey to alcoholism in women.
Many of us love to relax with a drink at the end of a long day. But before you reach for that next glass of alcohol, keep in mind that its effects can be very different on you compared to your man. Find out what can happen if you drink too much or make it a habit.
The Effects of Alcohol on Women
1. It makes you slower to process things
A woman’s body processes alcohol slower than a man’s. As a result, you'll feel the effects of the same amount more than men of the same body weight. As per some studies, oestrogen reacts with alcohol in a way that makes it harmful. What's worse, women who drink are likelier to develop heart and liver problems.
2. Drinking increases the risk of breast cancer
One of the most common fallouts of alcoholism in women is the increased risk of breast cancer, particularly if you have a family history or are postmenopausal. Plus, oesophageal cancer, head and neck cancer and liver cancer are the other diseases alcohol plays a role in!
3. You’re likely to get addicted
It may not be talked about often, but women and alcohol addiction is very real. Alcohol hits a woman’s senses hard and if drinking becomes a habit, there’s a good chance of being alcohol-dependent. Typically, a woman drinking more than eight drinks per week is considered dependent.
4. It makes you unfit to drive
One of the most common effects of alcohol is that it impairs the senses and slows down reflexes. A majority of road accidents every year is caused by drunken driving. Women prone to binge drinking may suffer more than they had bargained for!
5. It increases your appetite–and your weight
Another way how alcohol affects women is by increasing the appetite. Drinking suppresses leptin, a hunger regulating hormone, which makes you indulge in late-night snacking to stack up empty calories. This is, of course, in addition to the calories already contained in alcohol.
6. It makes you fatigued
Alcoholic women are usually exhausted and lethargic. Drinking causes metabolism to slow down, leaving you sluggish and low on energy. Alcohol also depletes vitamin B12 from your body, which is responsible for energy levels. In cases of heavy drinking, it also causes light headedness and disorientation.
7. It may promote infertility
Another common effect of alcohol in women is the decrease in fertility levels due to a disrupted menstrual cycle. Experts advise against drinking for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive. Some studies show that women who drink even moderately are likely to take longer to conceive and may have lesser chances of delivering a healthy baby.
Drinking is often a feel-good factor in our lives. But it’s wise to be aware of its harmful effects so you can make an informed choice. If you must drink, limit yourself to only a few drinks once in a while to be free of ill effects! Read more
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The Journey of Motherhood Begins During Pregnancy: Prenatal Care
The prenatal stage plays a major role in a mom–to–be and baby’s life. Various changes take place in the life of the mother and their family.
So let’s begin the journey.
1. Regular Prenatal Checkup
Have your regular visits to the doctor to make sure you and your baby are healthy. Have regular scans done as recommended by your gynecologist to check your baby's growth.
2. Food Diet: Morning Sickness
a. Take a handful of mint leaves and smell it. It refreshes you.
b. Keep chewing fennel seeds to ease morning sickness.
c. Sniff a lemon or have a few drops of lemon juice mixed in water.
Eat healthy foods. Include the right balance of folic acids, iron, proteins, fiber, zinc, and carbohydrates. Have lots of dry fruits, leafy vegetables, millets, and fruits.
3. Physically Fit
Keep yourself physically fit. Yoga keeps you fresh, relaxed, and healthy. Meditation gives you and your baby positive vibes. Listen to your favourite music. Go for a walk with your loved ones. Sit in the open area for fresh air. Listen to positive things to be yourself positive.
4. Prayers
Prayers keep us safe. Spend some time in religious activities and visiting religious places.
5. Talk to the Child
Yes, you heard it right! A child can hear the mother's voice. Talk to the child. Teach good things. Share your happiness with your baby. Tell stories that have a good moral. Talk about yourself and your family. Tell your baby how much you love them. Sing lullabies or your favourite songs. This improves the child’s language, cognitive skills after their birth. It also improves your bonding. Your voice does great things to the baby. It makes the baby calm and happy. It makes the child emotionally strong. Let your baby's father talk to the child. This improves baby-father bonding.
These things will keep baby and mom-to-be safe and healthy.
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Q. 22 week pregnant,baby konse month me or din me kitni baar move kartaa he ,pls bataye abhi sirf 2, 3 baar hi hota he
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A. hi
yes it's enough
and the frequency and timing may vary as we all are different
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Q. hi
need help and advice
my RT 18x16mm and LT 10x16mm ET 6.59
and did ovulation rest also showing fertility test C as if now , pls advice if we intercourse tomorrow then when will be my ovulation start.
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A. You can check with an ovulation kit if it is positive then you can certainly go ahead with the conception because ovulation kit is going to give you 100% clarity whether you are ovulating or not with that you can try practising if you can conceive the same time
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A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much. Please eat iron and calcium rich food items like spinach and pomegranate. You can also take iron rich supplements but only after consulting with your doctor. Please drink Shaadmani Blue fusion green tea which is good in this condition. Also take eggs and chicken and drink chicken soup. Please take lots of green vegetables and dairy products and soaked almonds.
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Dr Ghouse
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A. absolutely no problem to have green tea 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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