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C-Section Delivery - What are the Benefits and Risks?
C-section delivery is a surgical process where the doctor makes an incision in the wall of the mother’s abdomen and in her uterus to deliver the baby. Most c-section deliveries are conducted when there are problems in the progress of labour. A c-section delivery can be a lifesaver in cases where there is a risk of complications in a vaginal birth.
Is it Safe to Have Caesarean Birth?
In the olden days it was believed that c-section deliveries pose more risks than vaginal births, but with the progress in the field of surgery, the process is now something which should not cause any apprehension. Although vaginal birth should be your first preference if there are no issues with your pregnancy or labour, a c-section is perfectly safe too.
A c-section birth is a necessity in cases where there is a danger to the mother’s or the baby’s life. In such cases it is a better option than vaginal birth for both the mother and the child. Also, c-section is the only option in cases where labour is induced but is not progressing, if the mother is carrying multiple babies, or if the baby is large.
While all operations have some risks involved, it is rare to have any serious complications in case of a first-time cesarean, especially if the operation is planned and the mother is healthy.
Advantages of C-Section
C-section may be the best option for you and your baby if your doctor has advised you to opt for it. Delivering through c-section has a few benefits over delivering naturally. The benefits of c-section over natural birth are:
Planned Delivery
If you have a planned C-section delivery, it will let you anticipate and arrange yours and the baby’s needs in advance.
No Fear of Tearing
C-section delivery may save you the worry about the tearing the area between the back passage, perineum and the vagina. However, labour pains exist during c-sections too and they are as intense as vaginal birth labour pains.
Less Discomfort
C-section delivery comes with its fair share of discomfort, but you are saved from the pain and bruises that occur between the perineum and the vagina in the case of a normal delivery.
Less Bleeding
Bleeding is comparatively less in the first few days after a C-section delivery.
Less Complaint of Leaking Wee
Women who deliver through C-section, complain less of leaking wee when they a cough or laugh.
Fewer Sexual Problems
Women who have a C-section tend to have less sexual problems because there are no cuts and stitches in the perineum and the vagina.
Fewer Chances Of Pelvic Floor Damage
C-section does not lead to pelvic floor damage, which may take place in the case of a vaginal delivery.
Fewer Chances Of Birth Trauma
The use of forceps is minimal in a C-section delivery, and thus, the chances of the baby suffering from birth trauma is also less.
Infections Are Not Transmitted
If the mother has diseases like HIV or if viral load is detected during pregnancy, c-section decreases the risk of the infection passing over from the mother to the baby.
Disadvantages of C-Section Delivery
It is also important to know the risks that a c-section delivery may pose for both the mother and the baby.
Disadvantages of C-Section for the Mother
C-section risks for a mother include the following:
Pain
C-section mothers need a lot of pain relief medication and may take longer to recover than mothers who deliver through a vaginal birth. After a c-section delivery, it is common for women to complain of pain in the wound(where the stitches are) and abdominal discomfort. Abdominal discomfort may sometimes last for more than a month.
Bleeding
During a c-section surgery, the mother may lose a lot of blood if the bleeding is more than normal. If there is heavy bleeding, there may also be a need for blood transfusion.
Infections After Surgery
Before going for a C-section operation, the mother is given antibiotics to lessen the chances of infections. However, infections may still occur and are a very common side-effect of a c-section delivery. The woman may find discharge and redness in the wound, and feel a lot of pain or notice the separation of the wound. This tends to happen more for women who are overweight or are diabetic. Endometritis is an infection in the lining of the uterus, and this leads to heavy and irregular bleeding or a smelly discharge, and sometimes causes fever after birth. Women may also develop a urinary infection caused by the catheter. The symptoms to look out for are a pain in the lower part of the tummy or the groin, high temperature and chills.
Blood Clots
Every surgery carries the risk of a blood clot. This can be fatal if the clot is in the lungs. If you notice shortness of breath, swelling and pain in the calf muscles or a cough, you need to seek immediate medical help. You will be asked to move around and take blood thinning drugs to reduce the risk of a blood clot.
Adhesions
Though not very common, adhesions are a risk of C-sections. These are bands of scar tissues that make the organs stick to each other in the stomach or to the wall inside the stomach, and can be very painful. They may also be the cause of some bowel problems and, in some cases, can cause fertility issues.
Anaesthesia
Anaesthesia administered during the operation can cause a severe headache, and in some cases also causes temporary nerve damage.
Subsequent Pregnancies
If you are pregnant after c-section, risks of another c-section are higher In most cases if a woman's first delivery is through caesarean surgery, subsequent deliveries also happen through c-section.
Mortality
The mortality rate of a mother is higher in the case of a c-section.
Disadvantages of C-Section for the Baby
There are a number of c-section risks to baby. Some of them are:
Breathing Problems
Some babies delivered through c-section may have breathing problems. The problem may not be serious, but the baby would need special care. It is more likely for babies that are born preterm or for babies who are born through caesarean section before labour starts.
Injury
In rare cases, the baby may get hurt by the doctor’s scalpel, though this usually heals.
Neonatal Care
The need to stay in neonatal care is higher among babies born through c-section than babies born vaginally.
Asthma
C-section risks for babies include a higher chance of asthma.
Stillbirth
The risk of stillbirth and infant mortality is higher in babies born through caesarean.
Other Complications of C-Section
A c-section delivery can cause a few other complications as well. These include:
The mother may need to be admitted to the intensive care unit for observation.
There have been very rare cases where a hysterectomy had to be performed to safeguard the mother’s health .
Due to complications after c-section, there may be a need for a further surgery after the operation.
In rare cases, the woman may sustain an injury in her bladder or her uterus.
Women who have had a c-section usually end up staying in the hospital longer
There may be physical problems like soreness and pain in the incision area
Breastfeeding may be delayed for women who have had a caesarean. This is because of the discomfort and pain in the abdomen .
Postpartum depression is higher in among women who deliver through caesarean..
Possible Effects of Caesarean Birth on Your Future
A C-section birth may affect future pregnancies in the following ways:
There might be complications like bleeding, abnormal foetal position, placenta previa or rupturing of the uterus along the previous scar in future pregnancies if the earlier pregnancy was a c-section delivery. Placenta previa leads to excess bleeding. Abnormal foetal position can make labour hard for a mother who is attempting to deliver normally after a c-section delivery. If the uterus ruptures, it may prove to be fatal.
Urinary tract infections and infections in the bladder are more common among mothers who have delivered through C-section previously.
Sexual dissatisfaction: The time to heal after a c-section can be long which can reduce a woman's interest in sexual activity. She may also have pain or tenderness at the incision site.
A woman who has had one c-section is more likely to have a caesarean delivery in all her future pregnancies.
The risk of having a low-lying placenta increases in future pregnancies and the complication leads to excess blood loss and a need for blood transfusion in the next pregnancy.
The chances of stillbirth increase in future pregnancies.
While the chances of c-section deliveries in future pregnancies increase, it is by no mean the only option available to an expectant mother. VBAC or vaginal birth after caesarean is possible for women who have no complications in their second delivery. A woman who had a caesarean delivery because the baby was in a breech position is more likely to have a VBAC than someone who could not deliver normally and had to opt for a c-section even after she was completely dilated and had started pushing. If you want to weigh your options after the first c-section, consult a doctor, and make a list of hospitals that support VBAC.
An unplanned c-section delivery can be a lifesaver for both mother and child. While a vaginal delivery is what most mothers hope for, it is important to understand that a c-section delivery is safe too. Read more
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Panipuri / Gol Gappe
Panipuri needs no introduction. This extremely popular Indian street snack is called by many names - gol-gappe, pani ke bataashe or puchka – but what’s in a name! Just the mention of this dish would make your mouth water and you won’t be able to resist, but have one. So make this dish at home & satiate your hankering for a khatta-mitha-tikha fare.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
5 People
30-35 Minutes
0 Minutes
Ingredients
25-30 puris (home-made or store-bought)
Ingredients for Stuffing
4 potatoes, boiled & mashed
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
2 tsp chaat masala powder
1 tsp cumin powder, roasted
1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
Black salt to taste (if not available, use normal salt)
Ingredients for Khatta-Tikha-Mitha Pani
1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
1 inch ginger paste
1 tbsp tamarind, seedless & soaked in water
4 tbsp crumbled or powdered jaggery/sugar OR the mixture of 2 tbsp chopped seedless dates & 2 tbsp powdered jaggery.
1 green chili, chopped
1 tsp chaat masala powder
1.5 tsp cumin powder, roasted
2 tbsp boondi (readily available boondi)
Black salt to taste (if not available, use normal salt)
Method
For Stuffing
Step 1
Boil the potatoes to cook completely, peel & chop well.
Step 2
Finely chop onion. Keep aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, mix all the ‘for stuffing’ ingredients mentioned above. Add black salt (or salt) considering the amount of ingredients collectively.
Step 4
Mix well and keep aside.
For Khatta-Tikha-Mitha Pani
Step 1
Mix all the ingredients mentioned above for ‘Khatta-Tikha-Mitha Pani’ in a blender. Add water & grind to the fine mixture (is now called green chutney).
Step 2
Collect green chutney in a large bowl. Add 2-3 cups of water & mix well. Taste the seasoning & add chaat masala, jeera powder & salt to taste.
Step 3
Mostly thin pani is liked by many, so adjust the thinness by adding more water, but keep a check on seasoning & taste.
Step 4
Now, add boondi to this pani & let boondi become soft by soaking the pani.
Step 5
In summer season, you can chill this pani in the refrigerator or add ice cubes to it. (remember that adding ice cubes will make the pani thinner, so you’ll again need to adjust it as per the desired taste)
Preparing Pani Puri
Step 1
Hold the puri in hand & crack the top with the thumb nail.
Step 2
Add boiled potato-onion filling inside the puri as per puri’s size.
Step 3
Stir the green pani first and then add it to the puri. Next, add the sweet chutney as per your taste.
Step 4
Keep all the preparations handy. You should serve pani puri immediately, because it turns soggy due to pani.
Nutritional Information
Calories
152 Kcal
Proteins
3.8 g
Fat
0.9 g
Carbohydrates
39.3 g
Cholesterol
3 mg
Sodium
1014 mg
Potassium
687 mg
Tip -You can also use sprouted steamed moong, sprouted steamed matki, soft boiled white chickpeas, finely chopped onions, chopped coriander leaves, chopped pudina leaves for stuffing. Read more
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How Home Assistant is Making Parenting Life Easier
As times have changed, the modes of parenting have changed too. If you remember the way you were brought up, you would understand the parenting techniques prevalent today are extremely different from what it was decades ago. In many ways, parenting has become easier today, thanks to modern technology. However, there are some pitfalls that come with the technological advancements too.
Home assistants are now gaining traction all over the world, partly because of the uses and benefits it has and partly because they have become fashionable. Almost every tech giant has a home assistant – Amazon Echo and Google Home are examples of that. These have also improved parenting in many ways, but there are also some downsides to depending too much on home assistants. Let us take a look at how smart assistants can help in parenting.
What Is a Home Assistant?
A digital home assistant is defined as an electronic device which responds to voice commands and does things for the user like answer questions when asked. Most home assistants also have the capability to control and network with other home appliances, which mean that you can carry out a lot of tasks by simply saying commands to the home assistant. Things like opening automatic doors, switching the lights on and off and controlling the thermostat can commonly be integrated with the home assistant. Such home assistants are usually the size of a large candle, battery powered and are equipped with a speaker and a microphone for ease of use.
Home assistants are always connected to the internet and work in tandem with a virtual assistant. The Amazon Echo has Alexa, Apple Home has Siri and so on. They are activated if the user says a key phrase, like “OK Google” or “Hey Siri”.
With voice commands, you can ask the assistant pretty much anything you want to know. These questions may range from traffic conditions to random facts you want to know. Coming to parenting, home assistants can be useful to you in a range of ways too.
What Are the Benefits of a Home Assistant?
There are a lot of benefits to owning a home assistant, some of which have been detailed below.
1. Voice Commands
You can activate and control the home assistant with your voice, which makes it really useful when you are doing other things.
2. Integration
The home assistant can be integrated with other devices at home, and it can be the brain behind automating your entire home.
3. Convenience
Many home assistants can do a lot more than simply playing music. For example, you can order, you can ask any question about the world, you can ask for weather details. Basically, it will make your life convenient.
4. Communication
Depending on the device, you can start communicating with your near and dear ones through the home assistant. Some home assistants even have a video screen, through which you can initiate video calls in order to contact people.
5. Assistance
If you have synced the home assistant with your handheld devices, you can ensure that you have a virtual assistant at your home at all times. Never forget an appointment again, for example – you can always tell the home assistant to add the appointment to your calendar when you remember it so that it does not slip out of your mind again.
What Parents Need to Know Before Buying a Home Assistant?
Before jumping in and going for a home assistant, there are some things that parents must know before buying a home assistant.
1. Hidden Costs
Most of the skills and actions that you can add to the home assistant you have are free to use, but some of them will require some expenditure on your part. Therefore, you must be aware of these issues before getting a home assistant. Also, be aware that some of the new features are more expensive to add on compared to the basic model.
2. Unauthorised Purchases
Ensure that your children know that they have to ask your permission before adding stuff onto the shopping list – else, you will be in for an expensive surprise. You can add a PIN to shopping using a home assistant, but these are undermined simply if your children find out what the PIN is. Keep the 'pay option' with your assistant feature off if you are afraid that your children will buy whatever they want.
3. Social Risks
Interacting with AI has been observed to have some ill effects on the development of children. Children need to understand that interacting with an AI assistant is nothing like socializing from an early age. An AI would not mind someone being rude to it, but any living human being is sure to mind.
4. Creepy Drop-Ins
Some assistants have a drop-in feature, which means that a person can drop in and listen into another room where the assistant has been placed without any consent from the people in the room. Therefore, if you have this feature enabled, be ready for some accidental eavesdropping to occur.
5. Privacy
The privacy of home assistants are extremely complex and an evolving issue. Once you buy these assistants, the assumption is that you have understood the privacy risks of online life. Most home assistants are owned by the same companies that track your online activity and your shopping patterns, and a home assistant only makes it easier for them to understand your behavioural patterns at home. Know that no company is extremely and fully transparent about how they use the data they have been gathering, so accept the risks if you are opting for a home assistant.
How Home Assistants Can Help Parents
These are the many ways in which home assistants can help when it comes to parenting. Here's how a home assistant will make your life easier.
1. You Can Create a Quick List
With a home assistant, you can create a quick list and keep adding the items as and when you remember. This is a huge load taken from your mind, as you do not have to worry about forgetting anything ever again. Shopping lists are a breeze, and you can shop quickly with your baby.
2. Set Reminders with Any.do
You can have a to-do list with your home assistant, and this can be life-saving at times. Be it your vaccination appointment for the child or a play-date; you can add anything and everything to this list and have the home assistant remind you at the time.
3. Life Hacks
If you find yourself having trouble doing something and need help, you can always ask your home assistant to open Life Hacks. You can start being creative with the task at hand and carry it out with ease.
4. Tell Stories
Reading to your kid will be easy with home assistants. Just ask the home assistant to open 'storytime', and the assistant will start reading out stories to your child.
5. Keep Your Child Engaged
If you find your child craving your attention, but you have other things to attend to, you can always keep him engaged using a home assistant as an alternative. Your child can interact with it and play games and do so much more to pass the time.
6. Tell a Fun Story
The creative pressure that comes with being a parent is one of the most difficult things to manage at times. You can never seem to make your child happy with the stories that you narrate them every alternate day, but a Home assistant can come to your rescue at times like these. The device can launch into creative tales when prompted to tell a story, and it can be a lifesaver at times.
7. Set Timers and Reminders
As a parent, you have many responsibilities and there will be times when you will forget things. You will be busy with your children so much that you may find yourself forgetting about a lot of stuff that you should have remembered. With this feature, you can always set reminders for actions that you have to do or timers to remind you that time is running out at some point or other.
8. Play Kid-friendly Music
If you ever find yourself wanting to start an impromptu dance party, you can always as your home assistant to play kid-friendly music. The home assistant will play kid-friendly music for your children to dance listening to, and even have cool background music for the actions they do.
9. Wake Up Clock
At some point or other, every parent must have wished that their child stayed in bed for a longer time. With Wake Up Clock, you can set a time as an answer to when your child asks whether it is time to wake up for him.
10. Random Noises
A cool feature of the home assistants is that they can make random noises if you ask them to, and this can serve as a distraction for your toddler when they are having a meltdown. Simply ask the assistant to play elephant sound or monkey sound, and your child will get distracted and will be happy instantly.
11. Answer Obscure Questions
Most parents would know that children start asking weird questions from a particular age, and people would normally not know the answer to these. Well, home assistants are just the cure to this curiosity – any question can be asked to it, to get a factual answer. Even questions like what colour the sweat of a rhino is will have an answer if asked to a home assistant.
12. Ask About the Weather
Urging your child to take an umbrella or raincoat to a school can get tiring. Your child may refuse and you may argue. With home assistants, children can simply ask the assistant about the weather forecast for the day, and dress up accordingly. This can save time and prevent arguments.
13. Games
Most of the home assistants come with a number of child-friendly games that you can use when your child gets bored. Games include ones like Disney Princess and Talk Like A Chef, and What’s Your Inner Animal and the likes. Your child is sure to remain entertained for a long time with these games.
14. Cut Down on Yelling
The same drop-in feature mentioned above can be used in a home to cut-down on yelling, which is an extremely difficult thing to do in big houses. You can communicate with your children in different rooms with ease, with this feature – this not only makes it more convenient but also improves the relationship between the parents and the children most times.
15. Turn Off the Lights
Your little child may not be able to reach all of the light switches in the home. Parents usually find themselves having to get up in the middle of the night just to switch on a light for their children, or if the child gets afraid of the dark in the dead of night. With the help of Home Assistant's integration services, these issues will be taken care of. Children will then be able to get up in the middle of the night, walk to the toilet to pee and come back to sleep without any help from the parents. You can also turn off the lights in other rooms from any room, so it saves a lot of hassle if you have forgetful children.
Getting a smart assistant voice-controlled device can help save a lot of hassle for parents, and ultimately becomes useful in saving a lot of time. There are some downsides to this too – you must definitely keep those in mind before you jump in and buy a smart assistant. Ensure that your finances and privacy are not compromised and that the child does not grow up being dependent on a virtual assistant if you choose to get one of these magic assistants.
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How Meditation Helped Me Heal After Delivery
Delivering a baby is one of the toughest tasks for a woman. Being a mother is not easy. I was excited to have a baby and had planned a lot. Day after day, I planned for other things. There were a lot of dos and don'ts that I had to follow for the little one who was going to come into this world. I had lots of ideas for my baby. Days passed and finally came the day I had been waiting for. I was admitted to the hospital and after some time, I heard my baby crying. I had a smile on my face and I fainted.
Taking care of a baby seemed easy when I used to look at other moms taking care of their babies. But when it came to taking care of my baby, I was a little puzzled. I was unable to adjust to the new scenario. It was a drastic change to be surrounded by a baby always and the changes that my body was undergoing were not pleasant at all. I experienced a lot of pain.
The only thing left in front of me was darkness. I used to cry and feel lonely, but my family supported me and gave me the courage to work on myself and heal. Meditation helped me a lot too! It proved to be the best tricks to come out of depression and be the best mom.
This was the time when I was not attracted to my baby at all, and today is the time I can't stay away even for a second, from my baby. All women go through this phase. When you become a mother for the first time, you have a lot of 'ifs' and 'buts' moment, but not everyone has people to support them. But I assure that meditation is the best remedy for everything. It can heal you and make you happy. It can help you accept the change and be comfortable with your baby.
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Dementia in Children – Causes, Signs and Treatment
In this ArticleWhat is Dementia?What Causes Dementia in Kids?What are the Symptoms of Childhood Dementia?How to Treat Pediatric Dementia?Can You Prevent Dementia in Children?
Does your child seem very irritable or uncooperative these days? Does he/she appear to not pay attention in classes or just slip into a daze every time someone speaks? Does your child have difficulty answering simple questions or picking up easy skills.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, chances are, you may be seeing the stages of dementia regression to childhood.
Although Dementia is a cognitive condition that is often associated with adults, it can affect children too. On the outside, the children may appear healthy, but mentally, they won’t be functioning optimally.
What is Dementia?
According to the medical definition, Dementia is a mental condition which is noted by memory loss and impaired cognitive functioning, to the point where it affects daily life. As it progress, mental faculties decline in the person, causing difficulties in thinking, recognising, and speaking too.
What Causes Dementia in Kids?
There are several reasons behind dementia in kids. Some of the most common ones are:
1. Heavy Metal Poisoning
Heavy metal poisoning from lead and toxic substances can cause dementia in kids. These can be found in food sources too so care must be exercised.
2. Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism translates to having an underactive thyroid gland which is unable to product thyroxine hormones in kids. There are acquired hypothyroidism and congenital hypothyroidism which develop during the infancy stage.
3. Encephalitis
It’s inflammation of the brain due to a viral infection
4. Batten Disease
A type of inherited medical disorder that’s due to a defective gene. Symptom show between the ages of 5 and 10 for this.
5. Niemann-Pick Disease
A neurodegenerative disorder that causes progressive dementia in kids.
6. Lafora Body Disease
An inherited neurodegenerative disorder that involves epileptic seizures in kids, which get worse with time.
7. Injuries to the Brain
Any physical injuries to the brain, trauma, or impaired cognitive development due to injuries received can result in childhood dementia
8. Infections
Viral infections and other types of transmittable or inherited infections may trigger Dementia in kids.
What are the Symptoms of Childhood Dementia?
Most of the symptoms of childhood dementia are very similar to the ones that appear in adults. The problem is, some of the symptoms mirror symptoms which show up in other disorders too. Your physician will run an exam on your child to make sure if it’s dementia and not something else.
Some of the symptoms of childhood dementia are:
1. Loss of Memory – This includes forgetting newly learned concepts, not being able to remember names and faces, and even forgetting how to speak
2. Inability to Think Clearly or Reason Correctly – Your child may have difficulty organizing thoughts in their head or be unable to express themselves clearly.
3. Inability to Learn Simple Skills or Perform Easy Tasks – From being able to eat finger foods having difficulty with hand-eye coordination etc.
4. Forgetting Old Skills and Failing Intellectually – If your child was good at something and suddenly forgot how to do that, it’s a red flag.
5. Stark Changes in Behaviour, Language, and Emotional States – From mood swings, angry screams, crying for no reason, etc.
6. Anxiety, Fear, or Nervous Attitude for No Reason
7. General Clumsiness (More Frequently) – Falling or tripping often, bumping without seeing you, etc.
8. Not able to Navigate to New Places, Getting Lost Easily, and Forgetting about Previously Visited Locations
9. No Personal Hygiene or Lack of Thereof
10. Deterioration in Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Impulsiveness, and Loss of Visual Acuity – Your child’s muscle tone might deteriorate in their arms and legs, they may lose their vision or be unable to see, and in extreme cases, have poor hand-eye coordination too.
How to Treat Pediatric Dementia?
Unfortunately, there are no specific treatment protocols available for progressive dementia. But there are a few things you could do to make life better for your child:
1. Make your Child Understand
Make your child understand what he/she is going through. Talk softly, be supportive, and give them time/patience for their condition to sink in. Explaining dementia to a child may be the hardest thing to do as a parent, so get help from other family members if you can.
2. Take them to a Doctor
A doctor can correctly diagnose your kids and see if they truly have dementia or if it is something else.
3. Improve Diet/Nutrition
If your child is eating too many processed foods, sugary substances, or salts, it’s time you clean up their diet. Granted, you can’t completely reverse dementia but changing one’s diet does make a huge difference in cognitive functioning and performance
4. Don’t Delay the Diagnosis
If your child exhibits any of the signs and symptoms of Dementia or you suspect something is wrong with them, don’t hesitate to visit a doctor for a diagnosis. A delayed diagnosis could even turn into death when left ignored, in extreme cases.
5. Encourage Exercise
Don’t let your child be sedentary and make sure to clock in at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day
6. Play Games
Games that stimulate the mind like chess, sudoku, and puzzles can help your child understand and learn about reasoning. If your child has difficulty grasping concepts in school, talk to the teacher or see if you can enroll them in special education classes.
Can You Prevent Dementia in Children?
According to research, the best way to prevent dementia in children is to begin by monitoring their nutrition. A Mediterranean diet, no added sugars and salts, plenty of physical exercise, and learning every day are proven ways to prevent dementia or at least slow down its progression. Lifestyle and environmental factors play a huge role.
Finding out your child has dementia can be a heartbreaking experience for any parent. If dementia hasn’t progressed and it’s in its early stages, then there may still be hope for treatment and prevention. However, if it has already progressed, then you have to see your options and learn more about what you can do with your doctor.
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References:
https://www.momjunction.com/articles/dementia-in-children_00353983/
https://thedoctorweighsin.com/dementia-in-children-symptoms-you-need-to-be-aware-of/
https://www.news-medical.net/health/Childhood-Dementia-Signs-and-Symptoms.aspx
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I have tailbone pain in the 5th month of pregnancy.. What is the reason for it? What should I do?
Dr Ghouse
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A. N simple pressure no problem. 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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Q. Hi, my AFI is 6.5...doctor suggested for induction...is it ok or shall I ask to wait for 2 weeks
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A. definitely the levels are very less there is need to take proper decision vif 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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Q. how long should I give d3 syrup for babies
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A. you can give up to 6 months to one year also 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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Q. I got skin tags during pregnancy, what should I do for that..any cream recommendation...
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A. wait a year. see a lot of brands are available to allure you. you should get prescription n adhere to products manuals. avoid too expensive and see to good brands with guarantee ok. for skin lesions avoid rough handling. try to put only medicated ointment. keep up with the doctor who can see and advise. don't miss on any medicine for best results.
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Guardian of 0 children
2 hours ago
Q. what is the purpose of giving d3 syrup for babies
Dr Vandan H Kumar
Paediatrician
2 hours ago
A. you have to continue vitamin d3 supplement till you are not able to take the child in sunlight for at least 10 minutes daily.
before 1 year of age : if you are giving 400 units you have to give 1ml everyday and if you're giving 800 units you have to give 0.5 ml everyday.
the thing is that you have to keep the child in sunlight for at least 10 to 15 minutes daily between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for proper vitamin d exposure.
so if you are able to take the child in sunlight you can stop vitamin d supplement.
after 1 year of age vit d drops dosage is 0.7ml once a day from 800units vitamin d drops.
vitamin D is required for many metabolic processes in the child as well as for the growth and development of the bones and development of the tooth
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Q. #asktheexperts first cry
Dr Vandan H Kumar
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A. you can always ask questions related to the health of child and mother in this section and it cand be either related to diet or food or vaccination or any type of medicine goingd on and given by your doctor.
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