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How to Get a Birth Certificate for a Newborn Baby in India
If you are an Indian and are expecting a child soon, it is always important to know the procedure for getting a birth certificate for your baby. An official birth certificate will establish your baby’s date of birth and is usually needed for things like admission into schools, applying for a passport, and so on. Those children without a birth certificate run the risk of being denied the right to a name, official identity, and a nationality. Applying for a birth certificate right after your child is born is relatively simple, but may get complicated if you delay it. Let’s discuss some details that can help you easily register for a birth certificate for your little one.
Why is a Birth Certificate Important?
The birth certificate is very important for a child’s admission to schools or colleges, hospital benefits and in establishing inheritance and property claims. It is the first right of a child and establishes his or her identity. It becomes important for the following processes:
Establishing the age for insurance reasons
Proving parentage
Age proof for employment
Age proof for marriage
Admission to schools/colleges
Establishing age for enrolling in Electoral Rolls
Registering in NPR (National Population Register)
Application for a passport
Immigration requirements (like getting a green card)
Documents Required for a Birth Certificate
There are several must-have documents needed for you to apply for a birth certificate for your child. They include:
You and your husband’s (the parents') birth certificates
Proof of birth letter issued by the hospital where the birth took place
Identity proof of both parents (for verification purposes)
Marriage certificate of the parents
Who Can Register a Child’s Birth
There are many rules as to who can register the birth of a child, which include –
When the birth has happened in a house – The oldest person in the family, head of the house or closest relative to the baby.
When the birth has happened in a moving vehicle – The person in charge of the said vehicle
When the birth has happened in a boarding house or Dharamshala – The person in charge of the boarding house
If the baby is found abandoned in a public place – The local police in-charge or the village headman.
When the birth has happened in jail – The person in charge of the jail.
When the birth has happened in a nursing or maternity home – The medical officer in charge of the home
When the birth has happened at a Medical College Hospital/Sub-Division Hospital/Referral Hospital – The deputy superintendent who is in charge of the hospital or the officer in charge of the referral hospital.
What is the Fee for Birth Certificate Registration?
The registration fee for a birth certificate is 20 INR with a late fee added if you are applying after 21 days of the child’s birth.
Who Will Issue a Birth Certificate for Your Child and Where?
In India, under the rule of Section 7 of the RBD Act, there is a Registrar deployed by the Government in each local Municipal Corporation called the Nagar Nigam. If it is a smaller region or district, usually a local authority or the Panchayat would be given this responsibility. The rule of Section 7 (5) of the Act directs to appoint a Sub-registrar as well, who would enjoy the same rights and power as the Registrar. This is who mainly can issue your child’s birth certificate.
1. For Rural Regions
The Panchayat secretaries can issue the birth certificate. This is done in 3 Union Territories (Daman and Diu, Goa and Puducherry) and 15 States (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli, Maharashtra, Tripura, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.
Para-Medical Staff Officer or Medical In-charge or equivalent can issue a birth certificate in Haryana, Assam, Meghalaya, Orissa, Manipur, Sikkim, Punjab, Andaman and the Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Delhi.
Village Level Workers or Circle Officers in Arunachal Pradesh and school teachers in Nagaland and Mizoram have the authority the issue a birth certificate.
Police officers in Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh also have the authority.
Village accountants or administrative officers in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka can do the same.
2. For Urban Regions
In urban cities, the Registrar or Sub-registrar of the Municipal Corporation or the appointed Health Officer or the Para-Medical Staff In-Charge has the power to issue a birth certificate.
When Will You Get Free Birth Proof?
If you apply for a birth certificate within 21 days of your child being born, you can get any one of the authorities mentioned above to sign your birth certificate application. If you are past the deadline of 21 days, you will have to pay a certain late fee, which varies according to place and time.
How to Apply for a Birth Certificate in India
As the Indian Government has now majorly made a foray into the digital space, obtaining a birth certificate using the old way might be very slow. Now, a few urban cities have a handy online registration tool to apply for a birth certificate. You can go online and check whether your city or town falls into that category.
1. Online Registration Process
Below is the birth certificate process in India through an online website:
Visit the website crsorgi.gov.in
Look on the left where you will find a Sign-Up button
To register, click on the sign up for ‘General Public.’
The Signup box will appear as a pop-up. Fill all your valid details in this box, like username, user ID, district or town/village, your mobile number, place of birth and so on.
If the field of the Registration Unit shows the username and is active, it means that your area is valid for online registration.
Enter the verification code and click on the Register tab.
After registration, a Thank You message will pop up along with a prompt to check your email ID to confirm the registration.
Check your email inbox. It will tell you to set up a new password to login.
Set it, and sign in once again.
A form will pop up to fill in the name of your child, his or her parents, and the location of the birth.
Fill it and submit within 24 hours.
Take a print out and download a soft copy on your computer
Visit the office of the Registrar of your region
Get the form attested either by him or the Sub-Registrar
2. Offline Registration Process
To register a birth certificate in India through an offline process, below are the steps on how to issue a birth certificate from municipal authorities:
Get a birth certificate registration form by visiting your municipal corporation office.
Submit the letter that was given by the hospital at the time of your baby’s birth by the medical in-charge.
Now you will have to fill the form within 21 days of your baby’s birth
Post that, the office will verify details such as place and time of birth, parents name, gender, address, nursing home/hospital etc.
If the verification is all in place, you will get the birth certificate sent to your address after 7-15 days.
Just to be sure, follow up with the office after 7 days.
If there is any urgency, you can, in some cases, get the birth certificate sent to you within a week by providing a self-addressed envelope.
In case your baby’s birth is not registered within 21 days, police verification will take place in order to issue it, directed by the revenue authorities. This usually tends to take a longer time, and, hence, you should register for your baby’s birth certificate as soon as your little one is born.
How Long Does it Take to Get the Birth Certification Once You Register?
It will usually take between 7 days to 3 weeks to get the birth certificate after it is duly processed. If you opt to do it offline, it may be a long process. However, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) usually prefer this way, as the passport office accepts the proof given by the Municipal Corporation.
An important question is what will happen if someone does not have a birth certificate. The answer is that he or she will not be recognised as an Indian citizen and hence will not be able to avail the rights and benefits. They will not be able to get a passport or admission into schools. A birth certificate is a stamp of your existence on this earth and hence is extremely essential to every human being. So parents, always get your child’s birth certificate done as soon as possible – within 21 days of the birth to avoid complications, late fees or tedious processes.
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15 Myths & Facts About Breastfeeding Your Baby
Every new mother finds themselves the recipient of a world of advice - some sound and others, unintentionally, not so - from family and well-wishers. The trouble one faces, when separating the truth from the chaff, is that many myths are steeped in partly truthful knowledge.
Here are some of the myths to watch out for!
Myth 1 - Women With Smaller Breasts Will Not Produce Enough Milk For The Baby
Fact:
Size doesn’t affect the amount of milk you produce in any way. In fact, the breast tissue that is required in nursing your child grows as a response to your pregnancy (It is part of the many bodily changes you will have experienced). It is in this newly developed tissue that milk ducts are located and not in the fatty tissue that is responsible for size. Contrary to this myth, most women actually produce an overabundance of milk. In fact, milk production is largely determined by the stimulation of your mammary glands and proper latching of the baby when feeding. This is established in the first two weeks after your delivery.
Myth 2 - It Is Normal For Breast Feeding To Hurt
Fact:
Though new mothers may almost certainly experience some tenderness when they have just begun breastfeeding, it should be temporary and not last for more than a few days. Usually, if soreness persists, it is caused due to improper latching and limiting your breastfeeding time will not help you recover from it. This is why most experts opine that a new mother should be trained on how to breastfeed correctly.
Myth 3 - You Will Not Produce Enough Milk During The First Three To Four Days
Fact:
This is technically true. However, it implies the false notion that there needs to be a lot of milk production during these days. The truth of it is that in the first few days, mommies produce “colostrum”, which is thicker than normal milk and contains a rich load of antibodies, enzymes, growth factors and immunoglobulins that protect the newborn. Colostrum is only required by the baby in small doses as compared to regular milk due to its powerful nourishing potency.
Myth 4 - Your Nipples Should Be Washed Before Every Feeding
Fact:
Among breastfeeding myths and truths this myth, at first glance, seems to hold water more than most others. Also, when one looks at the common instructions regarding sterilising and thoroughly washing baby bottles before each feed this logic may seem to naturally follow. However, baby formula does not contain natural antibodies that actively protect the baby against infection. Apart from unnecessarily complicating the natural process of breastfeeding, washing your nipples could also rid it of natural protective oils.
Myth 5 - Breast Feeding Is Akin To Natural Contraception
Fact:
If you do not want to get pregnant, do not count on the fact that you are breastfeeding to be a reliable form of birth control. The truth behind the myth is that, if these three conditions are met:
Your baby is exclusively breastfed (around the clock)
It is less than 6 months since the delivery
Your periods haven’t resumed
Your body does have an extremely low chance of getting pregnant – it is 98% safe. However, this ‘lactation amenorrhea’ is highly dependent on the balance of hormones in your body and a reduction of breastfeeding time per day will soon affect your amenorrhea.
Myth 6 - It Is Easier To Bottle Feed Than Breast Feed
Fact:
This might just come down to the subjectivity of the individual, but it, generally, should not be true. Difficulty in breastfeeding often arises from a poor start to nursing, where the mother and child are both unfamiliar with how proper latching can be attained.
Myth 7 - A Baby Should Be Fed Every Two Hours, Around The Clock
Fact:
Just like the myth right before this one, subjectivity could play a role in this. Just like us adults, babies too have their own individual eating patterns. This being said, it is true that many babies and moms fall into the routine of feeding once every 2 hours throughout the day and into the night. One way to look at whether your baby is feeding enough is to observe their “output”. Six wet diapers and two to three stools passed per day is an indication of a healthy baby.
Myth 8 - Modern Formulas Are Similar To Breast Milk
Fact:
This is false! Formulas are manufactured to imitate the contents of breast milk, but they do not contain any living cells, enzymes, antibodies or hormones. A mother’s breast milk changes to suit the changing needs of her baby while formula remains the same from week to week. Formulas are developed for “all” babies and therefore cannot serve the differences in the needs of any single baby. One breastfeeding weight loss myth says that stopping breastfeeding can help you lose your ‘baby weight’ acquired over the course of pregnancy. This is simply illogical, considering that a breastfeeding mother burns up to 500 or more calories per day simply by breastfeeding their child!
Myth 9 - Nursing Should Be Stopped If The Mother Has An Infection
Fact:
This is very rarely true. Common infections like fever are passed from the mother to her nursing child before she is even aware of having the infection. The baby’s protection depends on being breastfed, as they will have their mother’s immunity fighting for them too. This is because the mother’s well developed immune system can make antibodies to combat her infection much more easily than a child’s can and those antibodies are transmitted to the child through her natural breast milk.
Myth 10 - Nursing Should Be Stopped If You Contract A Breast Infection Or Have A Blocked Duct
Fact:
False. Indeed, the opposite is usually true! The natural way to open a blocked duct is to breastfeed as much as possible. Ducts become blocked when there is a build up of milk that occurs due to breastfeeding becoming less frequent. This could happen if your baby has their nutrition supplemented with solids or formula, or started taking longer naps or sleeps through the night. Blocked ducts may lead to breast infections; however, infection doesn’t make it unsafe for your baby. A breast infection is indicated by redness accompanied by soreness in your breast and development of fever or flu-like symptoms. You will need to take antibiotics to help with it, so do consult your doctor.
Myth 11 - If The Mother Has To Take Medicines, She Should Stop Breastfeeding
Fact:
Mostly False. Very few drugs taken by the mother could go on to actually harm the child, and those that may, usually have alternatives! When breastfeeding, a very small amount of the mother’s medication may end up reaching the child, but, as stated, mostly the drugs are safe, and the amounts transmitted are negligible.
Myth 12 - Exercise Could Lead To Sour Milk
Fact:
The theory behind this myth was that the high amounts of lactic acid produced due to exercise would lead to a sour taste in a mother’s milk. While that may be, studies show that babies don’t notice the difference. Saltiness, due to dried sweat on and around your nipples, caused by exercise, however, could put your child off. Also take care to only wear restrictive bras, such as your workout bra or underwire bras, for short periods of time only, as the tightness could lead to clogging of ducts.
Myth 13 - A Baby Should Be Nursed On Both Sides For 20 Minutes At A Time
Fact:
This is pointless! Your baby will not feed for the same amount of time every meal, just as you will eat more when you are hungry and less when you aren’t. Also, the better your child is latched on to your nipple, the longer they are going to feed, which will naturally make them less likely to feed as much or at all on the other side. If one side feels unevenly full, you could resort to pumping.
Myth 14 - Breast Feeding Babies Need Extra Vitamin D
Fact:
False. Babies are born with a liver rich in Vitamin D and also get some amounts of vitamin D through breast milk. Any more that may be required is absorbed from ultraviolet light outdoors (even in low light conditions of winter). They do not need exposure to sunlight daily. The only instance where supplementing your baby with vitamin D might become necessary is if the mother herself has a vitamin D deficiency during the course of the pregnancy.
Myth 15 - The Mother Should Eat Only Bland Foods During BreastFeeding Months
Fact:
Some foods such as shellfish, fish, soy, peanuts, etc. that are linked with allergies, could upset your baby’s stomach if they are born with an allergy. As for the taste of foods, differences in the taste of your milk are usually so slight that the baby wouldn’t notice. It would be prudent to keep a food diary. If your baby acts fussy about your milk anytime between two to twelve hours after eating a certain new type of food, then it could be the cause.
Breastfeeding is an integral part of the relationship between a mother and her child. While some find this inconvenient to our modern, fast lifestyles, the truth is, breastfeeding is much more liberating than bottle feeding. One doesn’t need to carry around a bagful of equipment just to feed their baby. Human beings have been breastfeeding their offsprings for hundreds of thousands of years without any ill consequence intrinsic to the act. It is not just natural, it is a divine part of the experience that is motherhood.
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Placental Lakes - Does it affect Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a time of various uncertainties when the mother is unsure of the changes her body is undergoing. Even the slightest of aches can be worrying and you can lose sleep over it unless it is quickly verified by the doctor. Placental Lakes is one such instance that can cause panic and may seem quite intimidating till the time you know what it exactly is.
What are Placental Venous Lakes during Pregnancy?
The pools of blood that lie on the placenta surface or sometimes inside the placenta are known as placental lakes and an ultrasound test can be used to locate these bleeds. During scans, they can be seen as a black mass on the front wall of the womb above the baby. Most women notice placental lakes in the third trimester or before that when the ultrasound is carried out and can be worried about its outcome. Fortunately, your pregnancy nor your baby will be affected in any way.
Are Placental Lakes Something Serious?
Placental lakes often do not lead to any kind of serious complications but it is prudent to seek medical advice and keep the doctor informed. It is found that women with thick placentas are prone to developing placental lakes. The doctor will keep an eye on the baby’s development in case of placental lakes in the second-trimester since it can lead to a less than average foetus size.
However, if the placental lake covers more than 10% of the placenta and seems abnormally large, there is a minimal risk of placenta accrete. In this case, the doctor will ask for an ultrasound to be done, especially if there are multiple, large placental lakes. If the mother-to-be has had a uterine surgery in the past or if the placental lake is abnormally close to the cervical os, it will need further diagnosis. The ultrasound will clear all doubts about its occurrence.
Women often think that placental lakes can lead to haemorrhage during childbirth but this isn’t true. Most women have risk-free pregnancies and their babies are born healthy despite having placental lakes.
What Causes Placental Lakes?
Currently, no perceivable causes of placental lakes have been identified. Since we are unaware of the causes yet, there is little that can be done to prevent them from occurring. Any worries about smoking or any other habits increasing the chances of placental lakes could be misplaced till the time the right causes are identified.
Complications of Placental Lakes
Although placental lakes commonly do not lead to major complications, there are certain instances when pregnant women may face some problems due to them. Here are a few complications that may be noticed due to a placental lake.
1. Placental Abruption
This is a life-threatening medical condition which has led to the death of the mother or baby or both in certain cases. Placental abruption is often caused by an anaemic condition of the mother and multi-parity but placental lakes are not even remotely connected to this condition.
2. High Blood Pressure or Pre-eclampsia
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy-related problem but is not caused by placental lakes. In fact, obesity, lesions in the placenta or the body’s failure to process insulin effectively are primary causes of preeclampsia. High Blood Pressure can be caused by being overweight or due to stress and is not connected to placental lakes.
3. Premature Labour
There can be severe health complications if the mother or the baby isn’t ready but placental lakes are not directly responsible for any of them. In fact, premature labour or delivery can be caused due to high blood pressure or gestational diabetes in the mother.
Placental lakes may sound like an ominous medical term and cause worry amongst expectant mothers. It may so happen that your doctor may not even report its sighting during an ultrasound. Fortunately, you are not the only one to be detected with it as most placentas can have one and sometimes even three placental lakes around the third trimester. Though it may not directly affect the baby or the birthing process, it is advisable to take medical advice if it is noticed during scans.
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Emergency Contact Numbers in India You Should Be Aware Of
We all wish to live a peaceful and happy life. However, sometimes certain situations arise that may cause panic and cause confusion. The best thing that you can do during such times is to be prepared for it, and having the emergency numbers handy is one of the best and most important things you can do to evade chaos and confusion. If you wish to know more on this topic, we recommend having a quick look at this post as we shall be sharing some useful input on emergency contacts and all the numbers that you must have in your mobile. Read on to know in detail!
List of Most Important Emergency Numbers in India
Emergencies are best avoided by being mindful and having the required help at your fingertips. 112 emergency number in India is one that has been recently launched as a pan-India helpline number to tackle various kinds of emergencies that include fire, ambulance, police emergency number in India, etc. This number provides instant and immediate response 24*7 in India. This is a one-stop solution for most of your emergency requirements. However, the following is an important helpline numbers list that you should have on your phone:
Department
Phone Number
National emergency number
112
Police
100
Fire
101
Ambulance
102
Women helpline (domestic abuse)
181
Disaster management services
108
Women helpline
1091
AIDS Helpline
1097
Air ambulance
9540161344
Disaster Management N.D.M.A
011-26701728-1078
Anti Poison New Delhi
1066 or 011-1066
EARTHQUAKE / FLOOD / DISASTER N.D.R.F
011-24363260
Railway Enquiry
139
Deputy Commissioner Of Police - Missing Child And Women
1094
Senior Citizen Helpline
1091/1291
Railway Accident Emergency Service
1072
Road Accident Emergency Service On National Highway For Private Operators
1033
Road Accident Emergency Service
1073
LPG Leak Helpline
1906
Tourist Helpline
1363 or 1800111363
Central Vigilance Commission
1964
Children In Difficult Situation
1098
Relief Commissioner For Natural Calamities
1070
Call center
1551
ORBO Centre, AIIMS (For Donation Of Organ)
1060
Medical Helpline in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Assam, Meghalaya, MP, and UP
108
Table Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/list-of-emergency-numbers-in-india-1464566-2019-02-26
Other Numbers That You Must Save in Your Cell phone
Here are some other important phone numbers to have in your cell phone at all times:
1. Nearby Health Clinic or Hospitals
It is a good idea to keep the phone numbers of your family doctor, local hospital or other such places which you can easily contact in an emergency. So, instead of looking for the relevant numbers in yellow pages or running through your telephone directory, keep such numbers on the speed dial of your phone.
2. Water House
Keeping a water house number can come handy under situations where the water supply gets cut, there is contaminated water supply, or if you encounter broken water pipes or under any other such kinds of situations.
3. Poison Control
Accidental exposure to poisonous substances can lead to life-threatening conditions. Though you can always run to your nearest hospital, poison control services are well-equipped to deal with such situations. Keep this number handy, especially if you have younger children at home.
4. Power House
In case of abrupt power cuts or a faulty power line, call up the powerhouse people to know to fix the issue.
5. Animal Control
Sometimes wild beings like a snake, monitor lizard, wild boar or other such animals may visit and sometimes uninvited guests such as a dog or cat from the neighbourhood that may be causing too much chaos in your house. Well, animal control people are your one-stop resort to deal with such emergencies.
6. Neighbours
In our busy lives, we seldom take out time to mingle with our neighbours. However, during the hour of need it is our neighbours who would reach us before anyone else. Therefore, take a few numbers of people in your locality who are worth depending on as neighbours are the biggest assets in the time of an emergency.
7. Coworkers or Colleagues
Whether you get along well with your coworkers or not, keeping a few numbers handy from the workplace always helps. Especially if you have to call sick or there is some home emergency that you have to tend to, such numbers can always come handy.
8. Locksmith
Losing your keys or accidentally getting locked out of your own house can be not only a bit embarrassing, but it can cause you a lot of inconveniences too. During such times it is your locksmith who will come to your rescue. Always keep your locksmith’s number saved on your phone.
9. Vet
Do not forget about your adorable fur babies if you have any. Sometimes your pet dog, cat, rabbit or other animal may require immediate medical assistance too.
Keep all these contacts handy to save yourself some serious trouble and discomfort during the time of an emergency! Read more
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Decorating your Bedroom in Monsoon
Planning to give your bedroom a new look this monsoon season but don’t know where and how to begin? Not to worry! Check out some awesome bedroom decor ideas for the rainy season to help you with the job. They're easy to do and a lot of fun.
Does the idea of redecorating your room wear you out? Do you keep putting the plan on hold every time? Are you looking for easy ways to decorate your bedroom in the monsoon season?Try incorporating simple changes to give it a cool look. You can do it for your children’s rooms too, they’ll love it!
Monsoon-Inspired Bedroom Decorating Ideas
1. Change The Flooring
Change your bedroom's flooring to match the trend of the season and render a cool new look to your room. Look for waterproof mats and carpets to cover the floor during the monsoon season. You could go for one in a green colour to lend a refreshing touch. You could also match it to the colour of your wall, the drapes and the furniture.
2. Paint The Walls
Give a fresh look to your bedroom walls by painting them with a soothing sea green or aquatic blue colour. For a different take, consider combining the two to produce a lovely effect. A kids’ bedroom wall decor idea for the rainy season is to stick a rainbow or tree decal on one of the walls. It breaks up space and gives them something to talk about. You’ll get a variety of other wall decals to suit your children’s tastes.
3. Revamp The Furniture
It’s not always possible to change furniture, but the good news is that you can revamp things. A change of upholstery and cushions covers can make a big difference as can a change of drapes and bed linen. Spread bright-coloured sheets such as those in orange, green and blue. For the kids, choose sheets featuring their favourite cartoons. They’ll liven up the space and their mood.
4. Use Decorative Items
Get some cool decorative items to make your living space look more vibrant. It’s a fine idea to buy a few indoor plants and place them beside your bedside or on your windowsill. If mischievous kids just don’t give you the time to tend to real plants, you can go for artificial ones to brighten up your room. Get a cloud-shaped lampshade and some wind chimes to add to the appeal.
5. Make it More Spacious
While you can add new items to decorate your room during the monsoon season, make sure you don’t overdo it. Stuffing too many things will not only occupy a lot of space but it’ll just leave you with too many things to clean. Open the windows to let fresh air in. You can also get the windows treated to give more style to the room. Try sheer curtains held together by pretty curtain holders!
The rains are here to refresh your senses, and you should refresh your house's style quotient too! Go shopping and choose different coloured curtains, cushion covers and bed linen. Make your room come alive with fresh flowers. These bedroom décor ideas are fun to do and don’t cost much. Read more
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