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Room Temperature for Newborn Baby - What is Safe?
Newborn babies have just emerged from the safety and security of the mother’s womb and out into the harsh world, where nothing is under control. Inside the mother, the body ensures that the baby stays comfortable at all times. However, once the baby is out, extra precautions need to be taken to keep the baby at a temperature that is not only comfortable but safe.
What Should Be The Ideal Room Temperature For Newborn Baby In Different Seasons?
You will need to pay attention to your baby’s room temperature based on the time of the year and the season.
Summer
Summers can get quite taxing at times but that does not mean that the house needs to be at its coldest. The sudden shift in temperatures if the baby were to be taken outside can be harmful to him. An ideal temperature for baby room in summer is somewhere around 22 degrees, or even a tad higher. Make sure the temperature does not go below 20 degrees, which can cause the baby to fall ill, too.
Winter
Winters are wonderful since a child can be quite cosy and warm with sweaters, bundled blankets and so. Even then, the surrounding temperatures need to be maintained appropriately. An ideal temperature for baby room in winter is at the most 23-24 degrees. Any temperature between 18 to 23 degrees is apt during the daytimes. At night, the temperature can be set on the lower side while rolling up your baby in a warm blanket.
Rain
Monsoons are one of the fascinating times for a baby. The noise of the raindrops, thunder and lightning, and the cosy evenings can make it quite exciting as well as comfortable for the little one. Temperatures during monsoons can fluctuate between being quite hot in the day and cooler towards the night. The temperatures in the home can then be set around 19-22 degrees in a comfortable range. Babies can fall in love with breathing the fresh hair, but make sure to close the windows if the nights are too cold.
Right Room Temperature For A Baby During The Day?
The optimal room temperature may also vary throughout the day for your little one.
Day Time Temperature
The day temperature in a baby’s room should be kept stable throughout. Fluctuations in it can mess around with the baby’s cycle. In winters, babies may end up sweating at times due to them being wrapped in multiple layers of clothing. At the same time, their hands might be cold, too. In such cases, it is best to increase the temperature slightly and remove few layers of clothing.
Night Time Temperature
Night temperatures are best kept towards the lower end since those tend to lull the body into sleep and keep the baby comfortable through the night. Generally, babies have been observed to sleep really well without blankets, unlike adults. Therefore, do not force a blanket on him if he sleeps fine without it. The temperature in the room can be kept between a cosy 19-21 degrees which ensures a sound sleep.
How To Know Whether Your Baby Is Cold Or Hot?
Checking if your baby is comfortable and not too hot or cold can be easily done by checking the temperature of certain areas of the body. These are the baby’s ears and his chest. If they are sweaty and the baby seems slightly upset, he might be a tad too hot. The dehydration can also result in a small depression above the head.
At times, the hands and the feet of the baby can seem quite cold even when everything is perfect. This is primarily because the baby’s circulatory system is still growing and needs time to maintain a uniform body temperature throughout the body.
A foolproof way to check for comfort is to feel your own self. If you feel too cold in your baby’s room, there are high chances that he might be feeling cold, too. So either pull up the temperature or add a small blanket on him.
Tips To Keep Your Newborn Baby Safe And Comfortable While Sleeping
If your baby is feeling too hot, their chest and hair would be sweaty, the cheeks would be slightly red, and he would be taking quick short breaths. The sleep would also be restless. Reduce the room temperature and take off any blanket that might be on him.
Don’t pack the baby completely, especially in winters. A few layers of clothing are sufficient. If your baby is ill, it is best to reduce a layer or two since an untimely fever can raise the body temperature.
Avoid crowding the cribs. Keep them empty and spacious, except for maybe a favourite soft toy or two.
Opt for using a fan instead of an air-conditioner. The fan keeps the air moving around without cooling it a lot. This can help your baby sleep well and maintain safe room temperature for baby.
Sleep together in the same room if possible, especially in the initial months of the baby’s growth. This not only ensures the temperature is proper but makes the baby feel safe, too.
Let your baby sleep on his back since that is the best and the most comfortable position.
Sleep is extremely important in a baby’s growth cycle. By ensuring proper room temperature and taking care of certain sleeping conditions in the room, your baby can enjoy a good sleep in every season at any time.
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Understanding Types of Workplace Harassment and How to Deal With Them
Workplace harassment is more common than we realise. It’s often the case that victims aren’t sure of what constitutes workplace harassment and what to do when they are being harassed. Many cases go unreported, and it continues to be a problem that can ruin jobs and turn companies into toxic, unproductive environments.
Types of Harassment on Workplace?
There are numerous types of workplace harassment and so many interpretations of it that even the most diligent HR professionals can miss the signs. A thorough understanding of harassment will equip you to deal with it or help a victim with their situation. Here are eleven of the most common forms of workplace harassment:
1. Discriminatory Harassment
Any unlawful harassment at the workplace is discriminatory. But unlike other ways such as physical or verbal harassment, the definition of discriminatory harassment is based on intent rather than how it is carried out. Discriminatory harassment is when the bully is picking on a victim because they belong to a protected class. Some of the recognisable forms of it include:
a. Racial Harassment: Victims experience racial harassment because of their race, ancestry, skin colour, country of origin or citizenship. Racial harassment often occurs in the form of racial insults, racial slurs, racial jokes, disgust, insulting comments etc.
b. Gender Harassment: This is discriminatory behaviour against a person based on their gender. A typical example is negative gender stereotypes about how women and men should behave based on their gender. Some examples include:
Male nurses being harassed for being in what is generally regarded as a woman’s job
A female banker is trapped under the glass ceiling and gets taunted for not being the “leader material.”
A male colleague displays content ( video, comics, posters) that is degrading to women
c. Religious Harassment: Religious harassment is often connected to racial harassment but is more specific on a victim’s religious beliefs. It can occur in the form of:
Intolerance towards religious holidays, traditions, customs etc
Offensive religious jokes
Pressure to convert to other religion
d. Disability-Based Harassment: It is the type of harassment faced by disabled individuals who experience bullying in the form of teasing, refusal to reasonably accommodate, patronising comments or isolation. It is mostly directed towards people who:
Suffer from a disability
Are acquainted with someone who is disabled
Use disability services
2. Personal Harassment
This is a workplace harassment act that is not based on any protected class that the victim belongs to (such as religion, race, and gender). Instead, it’s basic bullying which is not illegal but can cause damage nevertheless. It includes any behaviour that creates an offensive or intimidating work environment for the victim.
Some examples of personal harassment:
Inappropriate comments
Personal humiliation
Offensive jokes
Critical remarks
Intimidation tactics
Ostracising behaviours
3. Physical Harassment
Physical harassment is also referred to as workplace violence and involves threats or physical attacks. When they go to extremes, they can also be considered as an assault. Physical gestures such as shoving with a playful intent can often blur the lines between what’s appropriate or not. Therefore it’s up to the person on the receiving end to decide whether the behaviour is appropriate or threatening.
Examples:
Open threats of intent to harm
Physical attacks such as shoving, hitting, kicking etc
Threatening behaviours, such as shaking fists angrily
Destroying victim’s property to intimidate
4. Power Harassment
The defining feature of power harassment is that there is a disparity in power between the harasser and the harassed. The harasser who is higher in the office hierarchy bullies the victim by exercising their power. In many cases, this happens between supervisors and subordinates. Power harassment can take many forms such as personal harassment, acts of violence or more often psychological harassment.
Example:
Harasser puts excessive demands on the victim that is impossible to meet
Harasser demands demeaning tasks far below the employee’s capability
Harasser intrudes in the employee’s personal life
5. Psychological Harassment
This form of harassment affects a person’s mental well-being negatively. Victims of psychological harassment often have feelings of being put down or belittled on a professional or personal level or both. Their psychological damage proliferates and impacts their work life, social life and physical health.
Examples of psychological harassment in the workplace:
Denying the victim’s presence or isolating them
Belittling the victims or trivialising their thoughts
Discrediting the victim or spreading rumours about them
Challenging or opposing everything the victim says
6. Cyberbullying
It is common in the modern workplace to use internet-based apps to reap its benefits and appeal to the younger generation of employees. Instant messaging apps are frequently used for their speed, convenience and user-friend interface. There are many downsides to this technology that can be used by bullies to pick on their victim. Online harassment and cyberbullying is now a serious concern for employers.
These are some of the things the bullies may harass their victim along with many other things:
Share humiliating content relating to the victim using mass chat or mass email
Spreading false information or gossip about the victim on social media
Directly sending harassing messages or emails to the victim
7. Retaliation Harassment
Retaliation harassment occurs in subtle ways and is often overlooked by many. It happens when a person harasses someone to get revenge for having already filed a complaint on them and to stop them from complaining again.
This is what retaliation harassment looks like:
Person A files a complaint about person B
Person B finds out about the complaint and who filed it
Person B harasses person A out of revenge and to deter them from making further accusations
Person B is now attacking person A in retaliation
8. Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is any harassment that is sexual and includes unwanted sexual conduct, advances or behaviour. Although other forms of harassment take time to set in or increase in severity, sexual harassment’s impact is immediate. Sexual harassment is one of the kinds of unlawful discrimination in the workplace and is dealt with swiftly.
Examples of Sexual Harassment:
Sharing explicit pornographic content
Posting sexual posters
Making sexual comments or jokes
Inappropriate sexual touching
Inappropriate sexual gestures
Invasion of a persons’ personal space in a sexual way
9. Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
When translated, Quid pro quo means ‘this for that’ is a kind of exchange-based sexual harassment. The victim is offered job benefits if they agree to partake in some form of sexual conduct. In most cases, it’s a manager who is the harasser. Being a senior-level employee, they would have something of value which they offer for a sexual favour. It can also take place in the form of blackmail.
In exchanges for sexual or romantic favours, a victim may:
Get a job offer
Get a promotion
Receive a hike
Receive opportunities
Avoid demotion
Avoid termination
10. Third Party Harassment
Third party harassment is a kind of workplace harassment where the perpetrator is a ‘third party’ – someone from outside the company. Unlike the usual cases where the harasser is a colleague, manager or supervisor, the third party is a supplier, vendor, client or customer of the company. The victims are often younger employees who are in ‘low-status’ positions such as cashiers, sales associates and so on. Their lack of experience and position in the company and often their reluctance to speak out as they are scared of losing their jobs makes them easy targets. As third-party harassment goes off the conventional narrative, it goes unnoticed and is often swept under the carpet. Regardless of how important the third party is, it’s the employer’s responsibility to take action immediately.
11. Verbal Harassment
Verbal harassments are quite common and occur between employees usually. It can be a result of personality differences which end up in conflicts that have escalated from the casual eye roll to something serious. Unlike many of the discriminatory harassments, verbal abuse between people is not illegal. It usually manifests as someone who is often unpleasant and rude. Because of this reason, verbal harassment can often be damaging and demoralising to the workplace as people refuse to co-operate with the abusive person. Some of the obvious verbal harassment behaviours include cursing, yelling, threatening, insulting a victim in private or public. When verbal harassment is aimed at a person who belongs to a protected class, it can be unlawful.
How to Handle Harassment in the Workplace?
Most workplace harassment is never officially reported as the victims are often unaware of how to go about it. If you feel like you are getting harassed at work, here is how to handle the situation:
1. Make Use of the Resources
The initial step is to go through your company’s employee handbook. Your company would have an HR manager in charge of dealing with internal complaints. Talk to them about your legal rights, whether you decide to file a complaint or not.
2. Report it
Once you’re through talking to your supervisor, HR personnel or counsellor about the issue and you are completely knowledgable about the policies and procedures, report the harassment. File the report in writing or, if the issue is raised in a meeting, follow it up with a summary in writing. Retain a copy of your complaint and any response you receive from your employer.
3. Write Things Down
Details matter, any harassment you experience must be written down in as much detail as possible. Include details such as date, time, places and potential witnesses. Also, write down the chain of events that pertain to the harassment. Since this record is important, store it somewhere safe, preferably at home where you can have access to it despite the consequences. Do not store it in the office safes or computers.
4. Band Together with Other Possible Victims
If you’re not the only person who is being harassed, get your co-workers to write down their experiences and report their incidents as well. If others are unwilling to write despite being harassed, mention in your report that there are others who have been harassed.
5. Safeguard Your Records
When your harasser is a supervisor, it’s possible they would defend themselves by attacking your job performance. Have copies of your performance including any performance evaluation, memos or letters that document your quality of work. If you don’t have them, try and gather through legitimate means. If the company policy allows it, review your personnel file and make copies of it. Store everything safely at home along with the rest of the documents.
6. Get Witnesses
If it’s possible to do so safely, get witnesses to corroborate your story. You will surely be able to find allies who have been harassed by the same person and are willing to support your case.
7. Gather Information
Have a list of all the important people and situations needed to be investigated in the initial complaint. This makes it easier for the investigating officers as they have all they need to do their job.
8. Don’t Let it Derail You
Although it is difficult, try not to be sidetracked by the incidents. Continue doing good work and maintain a meticulous record of everything.
9. Seek Support from Friends and Family
Talk to supportive friends and family members about your abuse and how you are dealing with it. Talking with others can give you much needed support and even some good suggestions.
Law and Other Options in India
When it comes to harassment at workplace, Indian laws that are applicable under the circumstances are as follows:
Misconducts falling under the Standing Orders
If specific acts are not included as misconduct under standing orders, the clause relating to acting subversive of discipline and decent behaviour on the premises of the establishment.
Unfair labour practice under Industrial Disputes Act 1947
Relevant Provision of Indian Penal Code-1860
1. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act
Although harassment comes in all forms, women more commonly face sexual harassment at work in general. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act-2013 lays down a system for investigation and redressal of complaints against sexual harassment of women at the workplace. It also has safeguards against malicious or false charges.
2. The #MeToo Movement
With sexual harassment of women at workplaces being a rampant problem, the retaliation of women against it gained momentum in the form of the #MeToo movement of India in October 2018. The mass movement gave many women in industries such as entertainment, news media, government and private sector to speak out and bring sexual harassment allegations against many men. The impact of the movement was seen in the form of resignation or firing of the accused from their jobs, disassociation and condemnation from their peers in their respective industries and the case of celebrities; anger from their fans or public against their actions.
Understanding and recognising workplace harassment is the first step to dealing with this toxic problem. It is imperative later to follow up with the necessary actions to put a stop on it and ensure it doesn’t happen again.
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Chamomile Tea While Breastfeeding - Benefits and Safety Tips
A traditional household antidote made from dehydrated chamomile blossoms gives you a potent supplement, namely Chamomile tea. The flavonoids present in chamomile plays a powerful role in sustaining its medicinal property. When made into a herbal tea, it gives a soothing effect to the nerves, assuming the guise of a sedative. Like any other herbal tea, chamomile must be taken in smaller dosages or the recommended dosage as advised by your doctor till it is safe for you to handle slightly larger doses.
Scroll down to read more about the benefits and safety tips while consuming chamomile tea during breastfeeding.
Is It Safe to Consume Chamomile Tea While Breastfeeding?
Known to be one of the most potent teas, chamomile has been used throughout centuries for its capacity to curb illnesses, including diabetes and cancer. Chamomile is also said to have anti-inflammatory properties, and the tea is said to bring about a soothing calmness to your frayed nerves. Much research attention has not been given to the effects of Chamomile tea for lactating mothers. Still, it is best if you consult your medical practitioner or a doctor before proceeding further. Chamomile tea indeed would be a blessing for women during their pregnancy period to soothe their nerves and the anxiety build-up.
Although the US Food and Drug Administration Department (US FDA) has recognized chamomile as a safe agent to use as a flavoring medium and for seasoning purposes, there is a lack of research into the tea's potency for lactating mothers has not been made viable yet. If you are under extreme duress and are craving chamomile tea, you can always consult your medical practitioner for the safe limit for taking the tea. Since chamomile can be found in varied regions with differing attributes and is a potent herb, side effects can occur if you are not careful enough.
Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea During Breastfeeding
If you have been wondering about the health benefits of chamomile tea for breastfeeding moms, we have compiled quite an exceptional list for you to go through.
1. Promotes Sleep Cycle
Mothers often experience insomnia or a disturbance in their sleep patterns when they are nursing their babies. It can be quite hard to get some shut-eye once the baby wakes up during the wee hours of the night. Chamomile tea produces sleep-inducing oxidants, relaxing their body and putting them right back to sleep, soothing their nervous system. Since chamomile tea lacks caffeine, it can be productive for mothers too.
2. Treats Cold
If you experience an insistent cold and suffer from a headache arising from it, chamomile tea can act as your go-to cure. If you have a nasal clog, you can also give yourself steam so that it clears up.
3. Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Chamomile tea is said to consist of various antioxidants and compounds that have healing properties. You must also understand that there are other reasons you might be experiencing inflamed skin, so if the tea does not help, it is better to consult a healthcare professional. Sunburns can also be treated by brewing the tea, chilling and then soaking it on a cloth and pressing it on the affected area.
4. Treat Your Digestive System
For generations, chamomile has been used almost redundantly to treat the entire digestive system. Gastrointestinal concerns like diarrhea, nausea, dysentery, and the like have been made better by just drinking chamomile tea.
5. Removes Dandruff
Mothers do not get much time to tend themselves once the baby is born, so they become a casualty of the dandruff factor. Nobody likes having dandruff on their hair cause your scalp becomes itchy and unbearable. Here again, chamomile tea comes to the rescue. Chamomile tends to your hair, preventing it from becoming itchy and making it healthy.
6. Menstrual Pain Reduction
Experiencing menstrual pain is no joke, especially if you have a low threshold for it. Recent research studies have shown that chamomile tea helps lower the pain that most women have to go through.
7. Stress Reducer
Chamomile tea can soothe and calm your nerves, acting as a natural sedative.
Does Chamomile Tea Increase Breastmilk?
Although there is insufficient evidence to support the theory that chamomile tea, when nursing increases breastmilk, it is indeed true that it has galactagogue effects. This means that chamomile has components that help increase the production of milk. But you must also take into consideration the fact that it can vary for different individuals.
A study has found that upon the intake of chamomile tea, milk production had increased by 20% compared to that of the normal production of milk. Even then, healthcare professionals would still recommend that you pump regularly or nurse on need because it is safer.
How to Pick and Store a Good Quality Chamomile Tea?
Chamomile is documented as one of the world's most ancient and medicinal herbs associated with the daisy family. Chamomiles contain antioxidants that relax your nerves and muscles, in addition to the essential oils they produce, which are used in aromatherapy.
1. Growing Chamomile
If you prefer to grow the German chamomile in your backyard, all the better since they are quite easy to grow. All summer long, chamomiles will be in full bloom and ready to be harvested. Pick the ones whose petals are open the widest, as we need the flowers in their full potency.
While picking the flowers, make sure to sort out all the flowerheads and pluck each flower individually not to get crushed. After you have plucked them, search for any insects or dirt that came along and separate them. You can also wash the flowers gently, drain and pat them dry if there is excess dirt. You can air-dry the blossoms for one-two week in a dark space and then dehydrate them.
Note that you have to use the lowest setting while dehydrating them so that they retain the potency. Next, you'll need to store the dehydrated flowers in a dry and air-tight jar, preferably mason jars, in a cool place. Make sure you keep the jar out of direct sunlight so that it maintains its flavor and medicinal properties.
2. Chamomile Tea Bags
Now, if you cannot grow or do not have enough space in your house to grow chamomile, you can always opt for buying chamomile tea bags. These herbal tea bags are easier to handle and reduce the risk of exposure. You must always ensure that the product is USDA certified organic and non genetically modified organisms (GMO) since there can be repercussions for you and the baby otherwise.
3. Chamomile Loose Leaves
If you prefer buying loose chamomile leaves, it is recommended that you buy a USDA-certified product. Loose leaves last for a much longer duration and can also be used for aromatherapy.
You must pick and store chamomile blossoms properly to keep their fragrance, essence, and benefits intact.
Safety Precautions to Take While Using Chamomile Tea
Absolute care and precaution are to be taken before ingesting any chamomile product. People who are allergic to pollen may exhibit symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and wheezing. We have listed down a few cautionary measures which are to be noted for drinking chamomile tea while breastfeeding.
USDA-certified chamomile tea is the best choice for a lactating mother so that she and the infant do not suffer any setbacks.
Drink only the recommended dosage of chamomile tea as sometimes it can have an adverse effect.
To reduce contamination, use chamomile tea bags.
Use a lesser concentrate of chamomile since a greater concentration can cause you to throw up or influence nausea.
It is best to consult a doctor if you want to try out chamomile tea during the breastfeeding period to see if there is an increase in milk production.
If you experience any allergic reactions while consuming chamomile tea, it is better to avoid it altogether. Make sure you check for signs and symptoms when feeding the infant. If you notice any symptoms that bother you, bring them up to your doctor's notice.
In case you are under another medication and still consume chamomile tea or any other herbal drink for that matter, make sure that your consultant knows as they can often clash with each other, producing a negative effect on your body.
When to See a Doctor?
The lactation period is an important stage both for the mother and the infant. So, it is of absolute necessity that you need to consult a healthcare professional before jumping onto the chamomile tea bandwagon. If it is not a risk factor for you and the infant, the medical practitioner might be alright with you taking chamomile in limited dosage. And if you are prone to be either allergic or if your doctor cautions you, take it under advisement.
Chamomile is generally a safe herbal drink if taken in the recommended dosage, especially for breastfeeding women. Since not much in-depth study has been conducted into the benefits of chamomile, it is treated as a supplement rather than as a medication. Drinking one cup of chamomile tea a day can bring about excellent results to your immune system and overall hygiene.
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Marriage Does Change You As a Person and These 5 Things Are Proof!
It's a proven truth that people change after marriage, but ever wondered what makes them change? Is it your new family, household chores, or new responsibilities? Here are some feelers on what changes a marriage may have in store for you.
The day you officially took your wedding vows of holding each other in a lifelong commitment, your life quietly underwent a major change. Marriage, that beautiful bond of togetherness, comes with responsibilities and considerations you may have never faced when single. It is normal to sometimes feel overwhelmed and a long way off from life as you knew it. Here are some interesting reasons which will help you understand and appreciate why people change after marriage.
Changes You'll Need to be Wedded To
1. “I” Gives Way to “We”
When you’re single, you only have yourself to think about. You have absolute freedom to pick what you want to eat, where you want to go, and how you wish to spend your hard-earned money. Once you’ve joined the married bandwagon, it is imperative to keep your hubby in perspective. This may mean giving him company in watching Star Trek especially because he meekly sat with you for reruns of Sex and the City just the other night.
2. Watch Your Habits Collide
Once you're married, watch out for colliding habits that lie bare in front of each other! You may like to keep everything spotlessly clean and tidy to the extent of driving your man bonkers. He could find digging his nose or listening to loud music a great evening stressbuster. Whatever the habit is, you will both learn to live with it in time. Talk about any habits that particularly displease you but remember that accommodating and adjusting to the pleasant and the not-so-pleasant aspects of your spouse is the essence of companionship.
3. Shift in Priorities
Your priorities definitely change after you tie the knot. You now have bills to pay, food to put on the table and children to take care of. Your late night dinners and weekend getaways with your girlfriends might suffer a bit of a setback because your family now is your top priority. Marriage teaches you to prioritise and place your spouse and your family's needs at the epicentre of your living.
4. You Gain a Spouse and Lose a Few Friends
No one said marriage was going to be easy! You have enough on your plate already trying to make time for two families – yours and his, and now you find little or no time for those lunch dates, midnight movie plans and worse still, the Friday and Saturday night outs or clubbing. It helps if you and your spouse have the same circle of friends but if not, God save you from the wrath of your friends. People change after marriage - it’s the hard truth and one that your friends will learn to understand and accept especially when they find themselves in the same boat.
5. Change in Sexual Activities
You’re now married and can’t wait to explore newer dimensions in your sexual activities. While the famous "honeymoon period" will be mesmerizing, beware of a lull when you get down to everyday life. For some couples, the very lucky few, nothing at all changes thanks to their libido. For many others, sexual activity tends to lessen and becomes more of a routine. A busy day at work and home takes its toll, so by the time you hit the bed you have no energy left for romance. This dip in lovemaking doesn’t mean that all love is lost. Go the extra mile to initiate intimacy and revive your passion every once in a while.
Life is a continual learning experience, full of changes that may initially cause confusion and stress. With time and patience, you will learn to assimilate these changes and adapt them to your life. Marriage, which brings to you companionship like never before, does so at the cost of the added responsibility of a spouse and two families to tend to. However, for this sort of timeless togetherness, it really isn't asking for much to accept and embrace a few changes to your erstwhile lifestyle. Read more
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Hariyali Parathas
This paratha gets its name from its characteristic green color. Pureed blanched spinach is used to knead the dough, which is later stuffed with a fresh paneer filing to make these parathas. These hariyali parathas are great for your kid’s lunch box and also ideal for Sunday brunches. Serve them with plain yoghurt and some mango pickle for best taste.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
15-20 Minutes
15-20 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cup wheat flour/atta
1 cup packed spinach leaves
1 tbsp ginger-chili paste
1 tsp salt
1 tsp carom seeds
For the Stuffing
1/2 cup freshly prepared paneer
1 tsp dried mango powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ginger chili paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp red chili powder
Handful of finely chopped coriander
Salt to taste
6 tbsp Clarified butter or oil for pan frying the parathas
Method
Step 1
Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and chop them finely.
Step 2
Boil about half cup of water in a pan and add the spinach leaves into it. Cover and cook for a minute. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Churn it in a grinder with little water to make a spinach puree.
Step 3
For the stuffing, add all the 'for the stuffing' ingredients in a bowl and mix well using your fingers.
Step 4
To prepare the dough for the parathas add atta, ginger chili paste, carom seeds and salt in a bowl and use the spinach puree to form the dough. Use more water if needed. Cover the dough and leave it aside for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Once the dough has rested, make 8 equal sized balls out of it.
Step 6
Roll a dough ball into 4" inch diameter. Use dry flour as needed. Add about 2 spoonful of the filling. Bring the edges of the rolled dough in the center and seal it.
Step 7
Roll it again into 6 to 7 inch diameter and cook it on both sides till light golden on a tawa using oil/ghee.
Step 8
Repeat it with the rest of the dough balls.
Step 9
Serve warm with curd, ketchup or green chutney. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories
426 K cal
Proteins
11.6 g
Fats
19.2 g
Carbohydrates
51.7 g
Cholesterol
49 mg
Sodium
1337 mg
Potassium
166 mg
Tip: Instead of paneer filling, you can also go for potato-peas filling in the parathas.
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Contribution – #Breastfeed!!! Rememberable experience .Thankx to the baby hug products !!! Not for only babies but also for new mom’s 😊
When my baby was born ,he was not feeding .We asked doctor about it, he did some samples of the baby but they were all normal. The family members were so worried as why baby not taking milk and his weight is getting reduced day by day. Then my mom suggested me about babyhug Breast artificial nipples. When I used it baby immediately starts feeding. All family members were so happy and thankx to the babyhug product special for babies who were not feeding. Now, my baby is very healthy and start gaining weight. I will definitely tell this product to the new mom’s whose babies are not feeding . And yes this product don’t have any side effect, mother and baby will love it !!! But be cautious for the safety purpose, use the nipple shield after washing properly .Each time we have to wash it thoroughly as hygiene is very important for the babies. The price of the product is not so high it can be affordable and it’s easy to use. Babies will surely love it and mom’s too. So no need to worry if your baby is not feeding and losing his or her weight. Just use it without thinking anything. If any mom having any problem related to nipples she can definitely use it after consulting the doctor. I again want to thank this babyhug product, I will be so grateful as this babyhug looks after the babies and the mothers too. So in last just to say..I never forget this incident in life as it’s my first pregnancy and now I get to know these kind of helpful products of babyhug. And not only this product I am using so many other products of babyhug like carry bag of babies , now I can easily carry my baby from one place to another and the bath tub too . In that bath tub my baby is enjoying alot and it’s very safe as no fear of skipping the baby like in bucket or any other item.So in last again thanks baby hug..thank you very much. Thankx alot
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Sai Prasanthi R L has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
8 hours ago
Q. hi,
pls advice , after hcg tigger injection can we do intercourse to conceive and till when we can do ...trying to conceive
Sai Prasanthi R L
Mom of a 10 yr 2 m old boy
8 hours ago
A. Hello dear! We understand your eagerness and concern. It is advisable to check with your consulting doctor regarding this matter. Clarify your concerns and follow your doctor’s advice. Maintain a good personal hygiene routine and a healthy lifestyle
Charul Verma has added a new answer
Mom of a 1 yr 7 m old child
6 hours ago
Q. Hello my baby is 20 months old he swallowed a earpod bur he is normal he eat as well as drink please suggest???
Charul Verma
Nutritionist
5 hours ago
A. hi mom
mostly it will be out once he passes stool
but better to show to doctor
it can be checked in x ray if required
Rashmi has added a new answer
Mom of a 1 yr 7 m old child
6 hours ago
Q. Hello my baby is 20 months old by mistake he swallowed a earpod but he is normal is eat drink plz suggest??
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
6 hours ago
A. It’s fine it should come out into the poop of your child within 24 to 48 hours a lot of mishaps happened with kids these days but these things since they are not edible they do not get digested which is why they come out into the motion
Dr Priyanka Kalra has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
5 hours ago
Q. i am 5 months pregnant n i haven't gone for check up even once still now is it okay or should I go
Dr Priyanka Kalra
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
37 mins ago
A. should go. do ultrasound n necessary tests after consulting a specialist. without proper check up we can't advise or help you.. Avoid shirt cuts when it comes to health if mother n baby. ok. better to show to specialist always as they get the correct diagnosis. try to avoid self and extra medication that will only complicate this and create more damage to the child
Dr Sameer awadhiya has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
4 hours ago
Q. my baby is 2 months old and she has developed a white patch on her face. What should I do?
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
2 hours ago
A. White spots on the body and face could be there sometimes, which maybe because of fungal infection or some conditions like pityriasis alba or some other factors some conditions are aggravated by dry skiniu, show a proper mousturisation is required. Also, maintain a proper hygiene and a proper assessment should be done to rule out any other causative factor
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
4 hours ago
Q. my baby passes stool after every feed. Is it normal?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
1 hour ago
A. it's ok normal hai jj. 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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