“BREASTFEEDING: Foundation of Life”
What the Experts Want You To Know
It’s world breastfeeding week!
A week to raise awareness and celebrate the wonderful thing that is breastfeeding. The most natural and beautiful thing for a mother and her baby.
While breastfeeding can be a difficult time for new mums, with feelings of fear, guilt and confusion going into overdrive. It shouldn’t have to be this way, as breastfeeding is one of the most natural things in the whole world. Regardless of whether you’re a first-time mother, a mother who has breastfed multiple times, or a mother with other kids who has chosen to breastfeed her present newborn child, there is constantly more to learn.
We Need To Talk About Menstruation and not just about the TAX on Sanitary Pads
Why the Conversation About Menstrual Health In India Needs To Go Beyond The Tax On Sanitary Pads?
In a country where a majority of women are too poor to have a piece of cotton cloth, debating the merit of a couple of percentage points hike in tax on sanitary pads feels like a futile exercise.
What I have observed that some of the discussions that resulted following the declaration of the Goods and Services Tax rate were in fact largely baffling and disappointing.
Secondary Infertility and What You Need To Know About It
Secondary Infertility: Easy Ways to Make the Journey More Sensible
Most couples have a mental portrait of their ideal family, and it can be devastating if they realise themselves unable to make that happen. Infertility is heart breaking and stressful, regardless of whether you have a kid or not. Rather being a parent adds a multifaceted layer of complexity. For an example, they are immersed in the world of kids, so it’s difficult to stay away from the kids and pregnant bellies which keep reminding you what you are missing. Furthermore couples with secondary infertility don’t get much sympathy, so they end up feeling as if they don’t have a privilege to be sad; in fact, they are regularly advised to appreciate the child they have. In some cases, parents even feel guilty for not able to give their child a sibling.
5 Tips To Ensure A Hassle-Free Pregnancy This Monsoon Season
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful phases of a woman’s life, however, it comes with its own set of challenges in the form of mood swings and morning sickness, to name a few. The discomfort further increases during the monsoon months due to the humid and gloomy weather. Also, the rainy season is infamous for bringing along with it a high risk of contracting infectious diseases, which can adversely impact the health of the mother and the baby. If you are pregnant this monsoon season, then here are 5 monsoon pregnancy tips and precautions that will help you breeze through the challenging weather.
How to Ensure a Smooth Breastfeeding Experience for an IVF Mother
Contrary to popular belief, breastfeeding does not always come naturally to new mothers. There can be several medical complications due to which the mother is not able to lactate naturally. Women who undergo a C-section or opt for IVF methods for pregnancy are most prone to facing issues with latching and lower milk production. These issues with breastfeeding add to the stress that comes with being a mother.