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Diet Plan for 24 Month 4 Week Old Toddler
Introduction
Your child’s second year has just begun, and there’s a long way to go in terms of his growth and development! Keep a healthy and balanced diet a habit in your little one, and he will grow to love the food he is eating! Here’s what you should give your child this week:
Food Menu & Schedule for 24 Month 4 Week Old Toddler
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 1
Breakfast
Rajgira(amaranth)
milkshake with
chopped anjeer(fig)
Mid-morning
Dates- skim milk powder ladoo
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Plain khakhara mixed with curd
Dinner
Lauki(bottle gourd)-methi(fenugreek) muthia with buttermilk
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 2
Breakfast
Boiled egg yolk/ homemade paneer(cottage cheese)
Mid-morning
Palak(spinach)- grapes -apple smoothie
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Mashed potato with grated paneer
Dinner
Shahi paneer(cottage cheese) with paratha and tomato-mushroom soup
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 3
Breakfast
Besan(gram flour)-jowar(sorghum)-coriander chilla with curd
Mid-morning
Besan(gram flour)r mixed with sattu(barley) + khajur(dates)ladoo + milk
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
2-3 homemade cookies + milk
Dinner
Paneer(cottage cheese) cutlets or grilled fish with baked bean soup and grated carrot raita
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 4
Breakfast
Fruit smoothie
Mid-morning
Poha(flattened rice)soaked in dahi(curd) with mashed banana
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Masala makhana(puffed lotus seeds) + banana milkshake
Dinner
Bajra(pearl millet) roti + brinjal bharta + dal + vegetable raita
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 5
Breakfast
Scambled egg
Mid-morning
Oats-apple smoothie
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Rajgira (amaranth)chikki dipped in milk
Dinner
Macaroni and cheese with tomato soup
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 6
Breakfast
Seviyan upma + kesar(saffron) elaichi (cardamom)milk
Mid-morning
Peanut ladoo
Lunch
Fried rice with sweet corn soup
Evening
Poha (flattened rice) soaked in dahi(curd) with mashed banana
Dinner
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chut
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 7
Breakfast
Ragii satva (Finger millet malt)with almond powder
Mid-morning
Mashed potato with cheese
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Dahi(curd)vada (homemade)
Dinner
Dhansak with rice
Conclusion
Developing good eating habits from a young age is important, so make simple rules that are easy to follow – eat with the family, don’t waste the food in your plate, and try every food at least once. Your child may be a fussy eater at times, but don’t let that deter you! Since many food options are open for your child, we’re sure he will grow to like foods that are different from what he has been given all this time. Simply be patient and introduce new foods regularly! Read more
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D and C (Dilation & Curettage) After a Miscarriage/Abortion
Dilation and Curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure through which a physician explores the uterine lining and the inside of the uterus. The recovery phase is short. However, there are some risks which a patient may have to face, but they are rare.
What are Dilation and Curettage?
Dilation refers to the widening or opening of the cervix and Curettage refers to the procedure when the lining of the uterus or the contents of the uterus are scraped and scooped out. The D and C surgery is performed after a miscarriage in the first trimester or in case of an abortion.
Why You Need a D and C Surgery?
A 'D and C' procedure is carried out to diagnose the gynaecological reasons which cause heavy, abnormal uterine bleeding. It is also used to understand and identify the presence of cancer or to analyze the reasons behind a woman’s infertility. The procedure is also used to remove the excess uterine lining in women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome.
It is also done in case of a missed or incomplete miscarriage. A 'D and C' procedure for miscarriage uses suction to remove the uterine contents. It is used after a miscarriage to pull out the fetus and the other tissues in case the contents have not come out on their own. For healing after a miscarriage
Reasons for Not Performing Dilation and Curettage?
A 'D and C' is performed to ward off infections in the uterus and for gynaecological conditions. Although, it should not be done under the following conditions listed below:
A person who is too sick to undergo surgery should not undergo this procedure.
It should not be done on people suffering from severe arthritis who may be unable to move their legs apart to allow a speculum inside.
In case a person is pregnant or assumes that she is pregnant, D and C should not be carried out. It can only be done in case the woman wants to abort the baby, or she has had a miscarriage.
Preparation Needed for Dilation and Curettage
Follow exactly the way your doctor asks you to. However, there are few things you need to do on your own like –
One should avoid drinking and should not eat anything on the day of the surgery.
Before getting the procedure done, you should get yourself thoroughly examined.
To start opening your cervix get the gel applied a day before the procedure by your doctor.
Do get someone with you to drive you back home after the procedure.
Which Type of Anaesthesia is Required for D and C?
There are different types of anaesthesia that can be used during D and C. However, it is up to the patient and the anaesthetist what they want to choose.
1. General Anaesthesia
It is a medically induced coma. It can be administered as an inhaled gas or through an injection. This is the most common among all types of anaesthesia in a D and C procedure.
2. Spinal Anaesthesia
Spinal anaesthesia is a type of regional anaesthesia into the subarachnoid space through an injection. The drug is injected with the help of a very fine needle. The best part about spinal anaesthesia is that though the patient is wide awake, she does not have any sensation down below the waist.
Another form of spinal anaesthesia is the epidural anaesthesia. In this type, the drug is injected at a slightly different place in the spine. It eases the pain keeping the lower limbs active.
3. Local Anaesthesia
Here a small part of the body where the incision is to be made is made numb. The drug is injected into the part of the body where the incision is to be made. This form of anaesthesia is rare in a D and C procedure.
What Happens during D And C Procedure?
A 'D and C' procedure is a minor surgery in which a patient can go home on the same day after the surgery. The following are the steps to the procedure.
1. On Reaching the Hospital
Once you reach the hospital, the first thing you will be asked to do is empty your bladder and wear the hospital gown.
2. Anaesthesia
The nurse will then ask you to lie down, and the doctor will start administering the anaesthesia.
In case of local anaesthesia, the doctor will insert the speculum into the vagina and clean the inner as well as the outer vagina including the cervix with an anti-bacterial cleaning solution. Then on getting the cervix steady with a clamp, he will administer the drug on both the sides of it.
If the patient is being administered spinal anaesthesia, the drug is injected into the spinal fluid through the back.
The patient will not be aware of anything if administered general anaesthesia. In this case, the patient will be made to lie down and given an intravenous anaesthetic drug which will make the patient fall asleep immediately. The breathing will be monitored throughout the procedure.
3. Dilation
During this procedure, the doctor first tries to understand the depth and the angle of the uterus. He does so by inserting a thin flexible piece of metal. Then he inserts a speculum; an instrument used to hold open the vaginal walls. Then he inserts a series of tapering rods, each thicker than the previous one to stretch the opening of the uterus.
4. Curettage and Hyteroscope
Once the cervix is dilated, a spoon-shaped device called a Curette is inserted into the uterus. After scraping a little of the cervical lining, the doctor will then insert a hysteroscope. Through this instrument, the doctor can get to see the inside of the uterus to look for overgrowths in the endometrium. If in case, there are polyps or fibroids, the doctor can remove it then. Hysteroscopy in D and C is usually done to evaluate the cause of the abnormal uterine bleeding and even to rule out malignancy in menopausal patients.
The procedure takes less than 30 minutes only and the recovery time is about 24 hours maximum.
D and C Side-Effects & Risks
D and C is usually a very safe procedure. However, on rare occasions, patients may experience few side-effects and risks.
In case a patient is administered general anaesthesia, he may feel a bit disoriented after getting back to his senses.
The patient may experience cramping for the next few days after undergoing a D and C surgery. This is due to the uterus being scraped and suction applied to pull out the tissues and the uterine contents.
Haemorrhage or heavy bleeding may occur rarely in cases of injury in the uterine wall by the instruments, or in case an unknown fibroid is cut during curettage.
While conducting the procedure, the uterus may be injured.
The Asherman’s syndrome may occur in very rare cases. In such a case there will be the formation of scar tissues in the uterus. Normal mensuration may be affected, and it may also cause problems in conceiving.
Infections can occur since instruments are inserted into the uterus.
Uterine perforation may be a case if the patient is suffering from an infection in the uterus during the procedure. This is usually very rare. It also occurs in elderly post-menopausal women and patients who have had a miscarriage.
At times when the procedure is not done using a hysteroscope, a polyp or a fibroid may go undetected.
Recovery After Dilation and Curettage
The minor surgery takes about 15-20 minutes and D and C recovery time are also less, unlike other surgeries. You may have to stay for a few hours after the surgery for observation. Only in rare cases, the patient may have to be hospitalized. You may experience lightheadedness for a day or cramping for few days after the D and C procedure. Therefore, you have to have someone to drive you back home from the hospital. The patient may experience light bleeding or spots. You could also suffer from Anaemia due to excessive blood loss during the procedure. Anaemia could cause weakness and heavy breathing. This can be cured by taking iron tablets. All in all, the patient can start her normal routine of doing household chores or going to work in a couple of days. Some may even start as early as the day after the surgery.
How to Take Care of Yourself At Home?
Taking care of yourself after a 'D and C' procedure is imperative. Here are 7 tips on how to do so:
Taking adequate rest and getting enough sleep will help you recover soon.
Avoid strenuous activities like lifting heavy weights, running, cycling etc. until your doctor gives the nod.
Eat a nutritious and normal diet until you have been asked by your doctor not to.
Do not use tampons until your doctor allows you to. Instead, use a sanitary napkin in case of bleeding.
Stay away from intercourse for at least 2 weeks after the surgery.
Do not conceive till your doctor says you can.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Take painkillers as prescribed by your doctor.
Take a full course of the anti-biotic as have been prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking them just because you have started feeling better.
In case of any discomfort, be sure to consult the doctor immediately.
When to Seek Medical Help?
You should call for medical help anytime you feel uncomfortable. However, here is a list of signs you should look out for after a D and C surgery.
You have chest pain or trouble breathing.
You cough up blood.
You experience heavy vaginal bleeding and may have to change one or more than one pad in an hour.
You have a vaginal discharge with a foul smell.
When even a painkiller does not relieve the pain.
You are sick to your stomach and unable to drink any kind of fluid.
You have signs of infection like pus draining from the area, severe pain, swelling and warmth in the area.
You have symptoms of blood clot in your leg like a pain in your calf, back of the knee, thigh or groin and swelling.
FAQs
Here are a few frequently asked questions of people which may help you to get an answer to your queries.
1. What If My Bleeding After D And C Stopped And Then Started Again?
Bleeding for some time and then not and then bleeding again for the first four weeks after D and C is perfectly normal. It is just your hormone trying to regulate itself. Moreover, even after scrapping and scooping in the D and C procedure, a lot of uterine lining is still there to be shed which comes out through the bleeding.
2. Can I Get Pregnant After D and C?
Yes, it is absolutely possible to get pregnant after a D and C. However, it is wise to wait for your body to heal before you try to conceive again.
3. When Will I Have My First Period After a D And C Procedure?
It takes about 4 to 6 weeks to get your first periods after a D and C procedure. The first flow after the D and C is different for different people. However, it is usually heavier than usual but nothing to be worried about.
Advances in the field of medicine have provided an alternative treatment to the traditional method of D and C. However not all doctors are trained or equipped to try out these alternatives. Therefore, the D and C procedure will continue to be the standard diagnostic or therapeutic method for gynaecological conditions.
Also Read: How To Take Care Of Yourself After An Abortion Read more
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Teaching Your Toddler The Correct Stair Climbing Method
At what age do babies climb stairs? It begins the moment they start crawling although they begin walking up them later. It’s natural for kids to be enticed by stairways. But, parents need to remember to keep them safe and secure when they strive to become Edmund Hillary!
For babies who have no developmental delays, the process of stair-climbing starts just a little before or after they turn 1 year old. Now that your toddler has started crawling, she’ll be drawn towards all kinds of stairs. With her taking an active interest in going up and down stairs, it’s time for you to be extra vigilant. Always assist your baby when she attempts climbing stairs.
Points to Remember when Teaching Toddlers How to Climb Stairs
Start Small
Don’t overwhelm your child by trying to make her climb many steps. Tackling a few at a time is the right way of initiating this development milestone. This will also help her get the right balance, and will ensure that she does not fall or hurt herself in any way. Make sure you’re holding her hand or standing behind her at all times. Once you think that she’s gained some confidence, you may let go a little but keep watching. Do teach her to hold on to the railing for added support.
Dangle Her Favourite Toy
One of the best ways of making toddlers climb up and down stairs is by using their favourite toys. Stand a few steps above your baby and hold the toy in your hand, just a little out of her reach. Dangle it in front of her, so that she feels tempted to reach out for it. Use this method to encourage her to climb a couple of steps at a time. Stop once you feel that she’s getting tired, and start again when she’s ready to climb once more.
Practice Makes Perfect!
In the beginning, your child’s movements will be slow with two feet together on one step. Once she’s able to do this on her own, teach her to hold the railing and then place one foot on each step. With regular practice, she’ll learn to alternate her tiny feet on the stairs.
Choose The Right Stairway
If possible, make her practice on carpeted stairs instead of the hardwood or concrete ones. Make her wear comfortable clothes that don’t restrict movement. Don’t put on socks either. Try to avoid steep stairways as well and have your little one climb an enclosed staircase- with a wall on one side and a railing on the other.
Pick The Right Time
Many toddlers don’t begin climbing before 2 years. However, the age for this development milestone varies from child to child. Once your 22-month-old is comfortable handling a few steps, you can begin with an entire set of stairs.
Climbing stairs is a natural process. As a parent, you can make the whole experience a lot more fun-filled and easier by being cautious. Strive to make your baby feel comfortable at all times. Soon, you’ll find her jumping from one step to the other! Read more
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