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Double Marker Test in Pregnancy
A woman has to undergo a lot of tests during pregnancy. Some tests are conducted to ensure the good health of both the mother-to-be and the baby. Doctors usually recommend other tests if they seem to suspect any problem. The double marker test falls under the second category.
What Is a Double Marker Test?
A double marker test is a specific type of blood test that is conducted to detect any chromosomal abnormalities in the baby. Having any abnormalities in the chromosomes can lead to severe health conditions and disorders that can affect the baby’s growth within the foetus, or even later in life. With the help of this test, one can know beforehand about the presence or possibilities of certain disorders like Down’s syndrome, Edward’s syndrome, etc.
The double marker test is usually performed in the first trimester of pregnancy, i.e., between 8 and 14 weeks of pregnancy. It is generally recommended to women who are above 35 years of age because they are at a higher risk of giving birth to babies with defects. However, younger women are also asked nowadays to undergo this test, especially the ones who have a history of congenital disabilities in their family.
What Are the Advantages of Double Marker Test?
The double marker test helps detect chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus. But this is just one of the reasons for conducting this test. Some other reasons why doctors suggest this test are mentioned below:
The double marker test is a very reliable test, and most of the time, it helps detect any abnormalities or issues accurately.
In case the test results are positive, i.e., the chromosomal abnormalities are detected, further diagnostic procedures or measures can be undertaken to pinpoint the problem. This test helps identify the anomalies soon.
Doctors usually recommend an advanced test to check for Down’s syndrome or Edward’s syndrome in the baby once this test is conducted. Performing this test, helps a doctor identify a problem and provide the necessary course of treatment before it becomes too late.
In case the test results are positive, and a neurological condition is diagnosed, you can choose to terminate the pregnancy without complications, in the early stages of pregnancy.
How to Prepare for the Test
As double marker test is essentially a blood test, no specific preparations will be required from your end. However, if you are on any medications during pregnancy, inform your doctor about it. In rare cases, you might be advised to stop taking the medication until the test is undertaken. Also, if you have any allergies or medical conditions, do let your doctor know about it.
How Is This Test Performed?
The double marker test is a blood test which is performed with an ultrasound. Once the blood samples are acquired, they are observed to check the levels of the hormone free-beta hCG and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A). This glycoprotein hormone is developed during the pregnancy by the placenta. The high levels of the free-beta hCG indicate a higher risk of Down’s syndrome. On the other hand, low levels of protein pose a risk of Down’s syndrome.
How Are the Test Results Interpreted?
The double marker test results usually fall into two categories: screen positive and screen negative. The results of the test do not merely depend on the blood samples but also on the age of the mother and the age of the foetus as observed during the ultrasound. All these factors work together in determining the result. The results are presented in the form of ratios. A ratio of 1:10 to 1:250 is termed as a “screen positive” result, which lies in the high-risk zone. A ratio of 1:1000 or above is termed as a “screen negative” result, which poses a low risk.
These ratios are pointers for understanding the probability of the baby suffering from a disorder. Each ratio depicts the chances of the child having a disorder, over a number of pregnancies. A 1:10 ratio means that 1 child out of 10 pregnancies has a chance of developing a disorder, which is quite high. A 1:1000 ratio means 1 child out of 1000 pregnancies will have the disorder, which is negligible.
In case the test result is positive, your doctor, based on the ratios, might recommend you further diagnostics, mainly amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.
What Are the Normal Values of the Test?
The normal range of the double marker test is depicted as follows.
Marker
Age
Quantity
Free-beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
All Age Groups
25700 to 288000 mlU per ml
Are There Any Disadvantages of Double Marker Test?
The disadvantages of this test are not known. Since doctors recommend this test only when they deem it essential, it may not be available in all the cities. If your doctor advises this test, you might have to travel to another city for the same.
What Is the Cost of the Test?
The cost of double marker test will vary across cities and hospitals. The test would cost somewhere between Rs. 1000 and Rs. 5000. The average cost of this test is about Rs. 2500 in many cities.
While pregnant, you pray for nothing more but good health of your child. To ensure that your baby is healthy and grows up to lead a normal life, you must follow a balanced diet, incorporate necessary lifestyle changes, and make the right efforts to keep yourself and the baby safe. However, there are chances that even after doing the right thing, the test results could point towards the presence of a disorder in the baby. In such a case, you should discuss with your spouse whether you want to keep the baby or not. The decision to terminate the pregnancy would obviously be hard to make, but you should consider the consequences. If you can’t come to a conclusion, consult with your doctor, he will suggest what you should do.
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Oops, 10 Things It's Best Not To Say In Front of Your Indian Mother-in-Law
Mother-in-law! How does the word make you feel? Happy, scared, irritated, angry, anxious, nervous or a mix of all this? Your MIL may be the sweetest human being on the planet, but as per unofficial statistics, 81.5% women have some or the other worries about their MILs! These start before they get married and the mother in law problems continue for ever and ever!
Jokes aside, we are a culture that has always seen in-laws in a light of respect, obedience, but also some dread. Can the MIL ever be like your own mother? How should you talk to her and how should you not? Times may have changed, but trust us, there are some things that are still best left unsaid to an Indian saasu ma.
We spoke to moms around us and put together this list of things you should avoid saying to your mother-in-law.
Unwise Things to Say to Your Mother in Law
Disclaimer: The points mentioned in this article are meant in jest and not intended to offend anyone. Much love to mothers-in-law; we may fight with them, criticise them, and tell tales about them, but most of us know deep within – they will be there for us when we need them.
1. I’m Thinking of Going to My Parents’ Home
You mean maayka? Didn’t you know your husband’s house is now your house, and that family you grew up with for some twenty years is now paraaya (stranger). It’s another story that your sister-in-law keeps coming to visit every now and then and even stays for as long as a month. But she’s the daughter of the house; you are the daughter-in-law. Why one earth would YOU want to visit your parent’s home?
Tip: Many of us have experienced – some MILs are happy to let us go when they feel we don’t really want to. So, next time you’re planning on going, don’t look too interested, or just suggest that you'd rather go another time. Chances are, she will give you ‘permission’!
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2. Could I Wear a Dress to the Function?
Why? Where are all your sarees and salwar kameez? Good Indian bahus don’t wear Western clothes to functions. Even actresses like Priyanka Chopra are criticised for wearing dresses when they go for functions like meeting important people.
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3. I’m Not Ready to Have a Baby Yet
Listen, it’s very important to do everything according to the right age. There is a right age to get married, to have children, to live, and to die. If you delay pregnancy so much, your body will give up and then how will your in-laws get their waaris (heir)?
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4. I’m Not Good at Cooking; Can I Keep a Maid?
Wait, you are a housewife, right? Why does a housewife need a maid? Even working women need to cook for their family; it is their prime resposnibility. Didn’t your mother teach you how to cook?
Many MILs can competently whip up 7-course-meals from starters to desserts, so this one will have her totally judging you.
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5. My Mom Never Cooked It Like That…
Oh, it gets worse and worse! When you move into a new family, the new methods and lifestyles are what you need to adopt. So, if your mother added onions to the oil first and your MIL adds garlic first, you know whose rule holds ground. Talking about this is a leading source of conflict with mother in law, fellow moms report!
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6. These Saas-Bahu Serials Are Such a Waste of Time
Excuse us, but they are NOT! If they were a waste of time, would they be running for years and years? Would every MIL know the serial theme song, when it played, and when the reruns were? These serials with their fantastic storylines, amazing fashion tips, and larger than life characters are what Indian culture and good bahus are all about. Oh yes, good saas too.
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7. I Think That Saree Looks a Bit Tacky
Haww, did you even know that saree your MIL picked out for the wedding, or gave you as a gift, was modelled from a saas bahu serial? Those shows are ace when it comes to fashion sense, and if you find it tacky, there has to be some deficit in your perception as far as fashion is concerned. To avoid mother in law trouble, simple solution would be to steer clear of such fashion talk.
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8. I Really Miss My Family…
So, you’re unhappy in your husband’s house? Your in-laws mistreat you? No? Then there is no legit reason for missing your family! This is a common sentiment especially in a controlling mother in law.
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9. I Will Raise My Baby The Way I Like
Your MIL has a lot of experience of raising kids. Her kid is now your husband and what a fine man he is! That said, it is a distant dream if you think you’ll raise your baby minus interference and mother in law advice. Unless, of course, if you are among the lucky few whose MILs are helpful without being overbearing. A lot of us simply end up in awkward positions when we can neither accept nor refuse what our MIL has to suggest for the baby – from nappies to first foods.
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10. I Understand What My Husband Wants
This one is extremely delicate. So, of course you know your husband, but can you know him better than the one who gave him birth, potty trained him, saw him through schooling and college, and consented to marry him off? Whatever the answer to that is, it really is best not to challenge authorities on this one. Let your husband bask in the glory of love from both the lovely ladies in his life!
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Have you said any of these things to your MIL yet? We bet you have – some of them cannot really be avoided, no? While some of us are blessed to have MILs who see us just as their own daughters, others have a hard time figuring out how to deal with mother in law issues. Read more
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Formula Allergy in Babies - Reasons, Signs and Alternatives
Food allergies are common in babies and children. Some common foods which cause allergies include milk, soy, nuts, gluten, peanuts, etc. It is important to recognise the signs of an allergy in a baby, so that he can be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. Sometimes, cow’s milk (and therefore, baby formula) can also lead to allergic reactions in a baby. This article will help you understand the reasons and symptoms of formula allergy in babies, and what can be given to a baby who has milk allergy.
Is Formula Milk Allergy Common in Babies?
When a baby has a milk allergy, it basically means that his immune system reacts unfavourably to a particular protein or proteins present in the milk. Cow’s milk and its related products can, therefore, trigger allergic reactions. It is possible for a baby to be exposed to the allergens in cow’s milk if the mother consumes the same or dairy products while breastfeeding. Similarly, consuming cow milk protein-based formula can also trigger allergic reactions, thus leading to a formula allergy. Around two to eight per cent of babies below the age of one exhibit symptoms of cow’s milk allergy. Usually, a milk allergy tends to subside by the time babies turn three years old. But in some cases, it may persist until seven to eight years of age.
What Are the Causes of Formula Allergy in Infants?
Can babies be allergic to formula milk? Yes, it is indeed possible for a baby to be allergic to formula milk, as the immune system treats specific components of formula as enemies and starts attacking them. There are a few probable causes of this allergy. One of them is genetics. If anyone in the baby’s immediate family has had a formula allergy in their childhood, the baby has a fifty to eighty per cent chance of inheriting it. Babies who are nursed have a lower chance of developing a milk allergy as compared to babies who are given formula milk. This is mainly because most infant formula is made with cow’s milk. Thus, if you give cow milk protein-based formula to your baby, he may exhibit signs of an allergy, if he is allergic to cow’s milk protein. However, it is still unclear why some babies are allergic to milk while others are not.
Signs and Symptoms of Formula Milk Allergies in Babies
Some newborns may show symptoms of cow’s milk allergy within seconds or minutes of consuming it, while in others, the symptoms might take hours or days to manifest. If your baby is allergic to cow’s milk protein that’s present in the formula he’s fed, he may exhibit the following signs.:
1. Gas
Your baby might have a bloated or tensed abdomen, indicating gassiness. He might even pull his legs up and release gas more often than usual.
2. Reflux
It is common for babies to experience acid reflux, which is basically the food in the stomach returning to the mouth via the oesophagus. This is why babies tend to spit up. In extreme cases, your baby may spit up and vomit. He may even experience difficulty in swallowing and react negatively towards feeding time or seem fussy when being nursed.
3. Diarrhoea
Breastfed babies have runny, chunky stools, whereas formula-fed babies have thicker stools. If your baby has loose or watery stools more than 3-4 times a day for at least a week or if you notice blood in his stools, then he might have diarrhoea. Diarrhoea is a symptom of formula mik allergy, wherein the stools are watery, loose, and have a foul smell. Frequent diarrhoea can lead to severe dehydration, so do consult your baby’s paediatrician immediately.
4. Rash
If your baby has rash-like symptoms, such as red bumps on his skin, it might be due to an allergic reaction. Babies allergic to formula tend to have rashes on their face too. The rashes might be itchy, secrete fluids, or resemble crusty scales. Another common symptom of formula milk allergy is the presence of raised welts or hives on the skin.
5. Breathing Problems
While colds and the flu are common in babies, a consistent runny nose, difficulty in breathing, raspy breaths, phlegm in the throat, and a chronic cough might be because of a formula milk allergy.
6. Colic
If a baby cries continuously even when he is not hungry or sleepy, then it might be a sign of colic. The rule of three applies to colic - if your baby cries for three hours or more every day, for at least three days a week for at least three weeks, then he may have colic. Colic tends to get better after the first six months.
7. Constipation
Sometimes, formula milk allergy can even lead to constipation in babies. If your baby has constipation, his faeces may resemble small hardened balls or pellets. He may also have blood in his stools.
How to Diagnose Formula Allergy in Babies
Ideally, you should provide your doctor with enough details about the symptoms you notice in your baby so he can diagnose the condition. You should also inform him about the history of allergies in your immediate family. There are no specific tests to diagnose milk or formula allergy in babies. However, the doctor might suggest certain tests after you inform him about the symptoms. These tests include allergy tests, blood tests, and stool tests.
What to Do If a Baby is Allergic to Formula
If your doctor concludes that your baby is allergic to formula, then the first thing you should do is elimination; that is, the removal of all dairy products from your baby’s diet. This means that you too cannot consume dairy products while nursing, as the proteins from the milk can reach your baby through your breast milk. Milk allergy is complicated because more than half the babies who are allergic to dairy can also be allergic to soy milk, which is the standard alternative. Feeding your child alternative baby formula for cow’s milk allergy should help reduce his symptoms within a few days to a week.
There are some options available for babies who are allergic to milk- and soy-based formula. Hypoallergenic formula, which has been scientifically created to exclude allergens in dairy, are made using enzymes to break down the milk proteins in the milk. They are further classified into two types – hydrolysed formula and amino acid-based formula. The latter is good for babies who are not able to take to hydrolysed forumla. It’s also important to note that the more the formula is hydrolysed, the less tasty it could be for your little one.
Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for a baby. If your baby has formula milk or cow’s milk allergy, you should continue to breastfeed him for as long as you can.
Can Formula Allergies Be Treated?
Currently, there is no proven treatment to get rid of formula allergies completely. The recommended course of treatment is to avoid allergens entirely and to opt for an alternative source of nutrition.
What Complications Can Arise If Your Baby Has a Milk Allergy?
If your baby is allergic to milk, he is likely to also develop health complications like hay fever, which is an allergic response to allergens such as dust mites, pollen, and pet dander. He may also be allergic to other foods such as eggs, peanuts, soy, etc.
What Is the Difference Between Milk Allergy and Milk Intolerance?
Many parents mistake milk intolerance for milk allergy. However, the two are not the same. Milk allergy is when a baby’s immune system reacts negatively against the proteins in cow’s milk or cow milk protein-based formula. But milk intolerance has nothing to do with the immune system. It comes about when the digestive system is unable to tolerate the sugar lactose that is present in milk or dairy products. It is also called lactose intolerance. This problem is somewhat rare in babies and tends to develop in older children and adults.
It is difficult having to care for a baby who cries a lot or behaves in a fussy manner, and even more so if you cannot tell if this behaviour is because of his mood or due to a health complication. The best thing would be to consult your child’s paediatrician if you are worried he might be allergic to something in his diet. However, please remember that babies tend to contract illnesses such as colds and the flu often, as their immune systems are not developed fully yet. These illnesses can have the same symptoms as a milk allergy but should disappear after being treated. If you notice the symptoms described in this article in your baby whenever he is fed formula, it would be best to consult a doctor at the earliest.
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How to Take Care of a Preterm Baby at Home
The most beautiful gift God gives to a parent is a child. when your child is born preterm and he survives, a parent feels more blessed. Premies are the real fighters.In NICU, the baby gets all the facilities, and treatment but when the doctor allows your baby to get discharged, parents don't know how to take care of the premie properly.
What Precautions Need to Be Taken
Hygiene
The very first thing is hygiene because preterm babies are more prone to infection.
Clean the room where the baby stays daily with Dettol or Savlon water.
Do not allow people with fever, cold, cough or viral infection to enter the room.
Whenever you have visitors, tell them to wash their hands and sterilise them.
The mother should always sterilise her hands before touching the baby.
The caretaker should be given a mask so that any foul smell does not cause any infection to the baby.
Cleaning and Massaging
Use massage oil which is suitable to the baby, mostly coconut oil is recommended for preemies.
Sponge bathe the baby daily with boiled warm water.
If possible, the mother should massage the baby because mother's touch develops bonding and helps the baby gain weight.
In winters, two times oiling is preferred.
Give kangaroo care to your baby.
Temperature
In winters, the room should be warm preferably with a room heater.
Room heaters should be placed at least 6 feet away from the baby.
In summers, keep the room cool with coolers or AC.
Feeding
Feed the baby every 2-3 hours.
Feed as much quantity as the doctor has prescribed.
Do not feed while while he is sleeping . Wake him up by tickling his feet or rubbing behind his ears.
Feed him holding his head upside.
Burp the baby after every feed and while sleeping, his head should be up so keep a cotton cloth (may be 1-2 inch) below his head till chest so that he doesn't vomit.
Preemies may not feed directly due to latching problem so use katori and spoon method but try to feed your baby directly so that after some time, he will start direct breastfeeding.
You can use breast pump to extract the milk and feed your baby. But note that all the parts should be sterilised properly and after every use.
Doctor's Visit
Don't miss any appointments with the doctor.
Call the doctor in case of an uncontrollable situation.
Go for regular vaccination.
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15 Simple Ways To Keep Your Child Busy and Happy on a Long Journey
Even adults can get bored on long journeys, so it is obvious your kids are going to get bored! But how do you solve the problem?
15 Activities to Keep Children Busy on Long Journeys!
If you are soon planning to embark on a long journey with your children and are looking for ways to keep them busy through it,look no further! Here are 15 travel activities for kids you can engage your child in. Ready? Here we go!
1. Magnet Letters
This is a great way to squeeze some learning into play. You can carry magnet letters and a board, and ask your child to spell out different words.
2. Instant Film Cameras
If you thought instant film cameras are a thing of yesteryears, you're wrong! They still exist, and can make for hours of fun for your child. Ask him to click pictures of interesting things he sees!
3. Sorting
One of the easiest ways to engage a young child is to give him a 'sorting' activity. You can carry 2 or 3 empty containers and a mix of coloured beads or different shapes too. Ask him to sort the beads by colour, shape, etc.
4. I See Something
This is probably one of the oldest tricks in the parenting book! You basically pick one thing in your immediate surroundings, and give clues for your child to guess it:'I see something green and round' could be a green ball you are carrying.
5. 21 Questions
This is another version of the above game. However, here you can think of anything in the world (not necessarily something that is present in your surroundings at the moment).Your child has to ask 21 questions to try and guess the thing.
6. Magic Slate
Magic slates can enable hours of scribbling and drawing fun without the fuss and mess of crayons, colours, pens and markers. They are an excellent ways to keep kids busy!
7. Music and Movies
While it may not be a great idea to give your children too much exposure to gadgets, they can come in handy to engage kids on a journey.Download all their favourite music and cartoons for their ears and eyes to feast on.
8. Antakshari/Dumb Charades
This might work better with slightly older kids. However, once you get going, this is one of those toddler travel activities that can quite literally last you the entire journey!
9. Spot Every
This one can be fun for a road trip. Ask your child to spot every black car, or every petrol pump... and when they do, they have to say a funny word like “Abracadabra!” or something like that.
10. Treasure Hunt
This one might take some planning, but can be real fun. It works especially well if you are traveling by road in a car.Wrap a gift and hide it somewhere in the car. And then you can give you child clues to find the treasure!
11. Playing Clay
One of the most crucial tips for long road trips is that you have a lot on your mind, and cannot be bothered about stains and spilling accidents.Clay can come to your aid here; it allows for mess-free fun. This makes playing dough perfect as a travel companion.
12. Hand Puppets
Kids are very imaginative, and one way you can encourage their creativity and imagination is by using hand puppets.You can ask them to spin a story around the puppets. You can try our Minion Hand Puppets for starters, and then improvise and make your own!
13. Quiet Please
All this noise and commotion can drive you up the wall, so when you want some peace and quiet, you can challenge your kids with one simple task:whoever stays quiet the longest, wins something! The best way to do this is to give them a watch.Even though they can't tell time, you can give them a task like: stay quiet till the small hand reaches from 2 to 3 (that means one entire hour of quiet for you!).
14. Puzzle
A simple single-piece or 4-piece puzzle is perhaps one of the earliest games we pick for our toddler. Why not pack it with on a journey?To make it more fun and challenging (and time-consuming!) - you can mix all the pieces of all the puzzles together.
15. Food!
When nothing works, open a packet of chips!
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Rayan has added a new answer
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Q. #asktheexpert
good morning Ma'am..
My son is 4 months old. He gets stomach pain/ gas everyday at any time.. He cries for long when he gets pain.. I am giving him Colic aid everyday from last one month.. Only after giving colic aid he stops crying... what should I do to avoid his pain and medicine??
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A. Hello mam! If it is due to colic pain /gas, it is common in newborns. Make sure that you burp your baby after every feed. Don't feed just before your baby is to sleep. Make a routine like feed, play and sleep. Burp inbetween feedings. Colic pain will stop automatically at 5 or 6 months. So don't worry. Happy parenting!
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baby having nose block.. sleeping problem
what should I do?
Dr Sameer awadhiya
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A. nasal blockage can be relieved by using nasal saline drops like nasoclear saline drops in thecg nose followed by nasal aspirator to take out the secretions very ghently
steam inhalation can also be helpful in this condition
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Q. At what month does the baby go from breech position to cephalic position?
Nikitha
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A. hello nearing your delivery it will happen.any concern then it would be better to check with your doctor and she will be able to guide you better on examination of the same and advise you accordingly which would be better and also safe
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Q. @ the time of birth baby weight 2.475kg but after completed 6weeks baby weight approx 3kg, why baby weight gain very slow, till breast-feeding milk and urinate 6-7 times and potty 2-3 times. can u please suggest why slow in progress in weight gain???
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A. the average birth weight of neonates is about 3 kg.
during the first few days after birth, the newborn loses
extracellular fluid equivalent to about 10% of the body
weight.
most infants regain their birth weight by the age of 10 days. subsequently, they gain weight at a rate of
approximately 25 to 30 g per day for the first 3 months of life.
thereafter they gain about 400 g weight every month,
for the remaining part of the first year. x
an infant usually doubles his birth weight (taken as 3 kg) by the age of 5 months. the birth weight triples at 1 year and is four times at 2 years of age.
the weight of ca child at the age of three years is usually
five times that of the birth weight.
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Q. #asktheexpert mera baby 3 month ka h use gas bhuat banti h is karan wo bhuat rota hai
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A. it's very common for babies having gas problem ...you should recommend your doctor for this
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Q. Hi
what to give 6 months old baby to eat
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A. Hello dear! Once your baby completes 6 months you can start giving small quantities of semi solids like homemade cerelac, mashed bananas, apple puree, ragi and so on. Continue with breastfeeding. Keep Babyhug tummy roll on handy
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