There are several factors that govern the return of ovulation and menstruation in a woman after child birth. Here are a few facts that every woman should know about periods after delivery, the signs that indicate the return of menstruation and care that should be taken during this period to prevent infections and related complications. The blood lost immediately after delivery is usually bright red in colour and the flow will be a little heavier than your usual periods. This bright colour soon changes to a pale red colour and the flow too come... Read More...

After birth, a baby needs to be fed mother’s milk within an hour of birth. After 4-5 months, mothers start to ‘wean’ a baby. Weaning means gradual introduction of other foods. For the first 4-6 months, all the baby needs is the mother’s milk. But after that age, the baby’s needs increase-and so other foods have to be introduced. Introduction of foods have to be very gradual and careful. Care has to be taken that the food given should be digested and tolerated well by the infant and it should be nutritious as well.&... Read More...

The first 3-4 days after the birth of a baby, the mother secretes yellowish milk known as the colostrum. Many believe that this watery liquid is not fit to be given to the new born infant. They feed the infant on formula milk instead!! But Mother Nature sure has better plans for us. Colostrum is just perfect food for the first 3-4 days for the baby who is also struggling to adjust with the new life. The quantity secreted is less as compared to the later mature milk but it has innumerable life-long benefits that no formula milk-however good can ... Read More...

There are some foods which are known to enhance the production of breast milk. Most of these have been recommended by Ayurveda. 1.Guar gum: Guar gum is a well-known galactogue and it is customary in India to give ding-ladoos to all new mothers. Read More...

Time passes so quickly that it may actually seem just like yesterday when the little bundle of joy came into the world. And the birthday party should be as special as the baby herself. It's quite a dilemma for many mothers when it comes to planning the party for the baby. They think of throwing theme parties such as Cinderella, SpongeBob, Madeline, Doremon and many others. While cartoon character theme parties are a rage these days, they are so inappropriate for the babies. One or two year old babies don't care about other babies ... Read More...

A mother and child relation is eternal, when a mother is diagnosed as expectant, she not only bears a life in her womb but each and every action she does in the phase of pregnancy has a huge impact on the life breathing within her. Mother’s words and actions during this phase decide the future course of actions of the child. Usually doctors’ prescribe mother to eat healthy and stay away from tensions, stay happy because all these directly affect the mental health of the child and exactly some virtues are imbibed by the fetus in womb... Read More...

Early mornings are considered to be the best time of the day. Especially for health conscious people and expectant mothers or mothers who have just given birth to infants. Early morning is the time when the air is purest and is most supplemented in oxygen. This environment is most suited for early morning walks, exercising and fitness workouts. When it comes to the proper growth of infants, ample walking is a must. And that too, if in the morning, it is considered to be the best for their health and growth. Even doctors recommend early morning ... Read More...

Mornings are the best time of the day as everything at this time is fresh and soothing. Since people sleep at night, noises and smoke that come out of vehicles, pollution caused by some factories and firms are settled by this time. The surroundings are calm, air is fresh and the environment is energizing. Thus, it's the perfect time for everyone to go out there, inhale the fresh and clean air, enjoy the greenness around and get in good shape. Especially after giving birth, walking in the morning helps shed that extra weight. Morning wa... Read More...

The greatest concern for the mother is the well-being of her child ergo she puts in all her efforts to prepare the most nutritious foods for the baby. Because babies are more prone to ailments, mothers have to ensure that s/he is fed right things at the right time so that no problems turn up.  Breast Milk    An infant should not be fed anything other than breast milk until 4-6 months. It's the best source of all nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and enzymes, amino acids and proteins required by the baby's body i... Read More...

During pregnancy, every mother-to-be seeks advice on things to do from each possible resource. She consults doctors, reads books and articles relevant to pregnancy, surfs the Internet and relies on advice from friends and family members. While she is busy getting a good insight on what not to do and things that are of extreme importance during pregnancy, she doesn't give much attention to learning about things to do when the baby comes. Right after giving birth, one of the most important aspects of motherhood is breastfeeding and it�... Read More...

Parents want to keep their baby safe from any kind of illness or diseases, but some common ailments are inevitable. The sickness of a baby sometime becomes a mystery for new parents and they feel unprepared to evaluate their infant illness but there are some common signs that make you know that your baby is sick. New parents don't know when they need a medical help for their baby  and how to handle him or her during sickness. Some signs given below will help you to handle your baby sickness: Feeding: If you find major changes in yo... Read More...

A small baby appears a big responsibility to new parents as they have to look after him for so many things and one thing that may make new parents feel dread is to maintain their baby's hygiene. Handling a small baby or a newborn is not that easy. New parents face difficulty while doing small things such as baby bath, but soon they start knowing the techniques and start enjoying while bathing or doing other such things with their toddlers or infants. This is how to be done with baby's hygiene. As for keeping your baby healthy, a prope... Read More...