PCOS is a multi organ disorder which affects the reproductive, metabolic, hormonal, general well being and psychological aspects of a female. Common features are infrequent or prolonged periods, excessive hair growth on body (hirsutism), acne, obesity. Ultrasound examination shows enlarged ovaries with multiple follicles seen as a ‘string of pearls’ along the ovaries. Health risks … Continue reading Assessment and Management of PCOS→
Smoking is increasing in India especially among women. Changing lifestyle and westernization is the big reason for increasing smoking in females. India is the third largest producer of tobacco and the second largest consumer of tobacco products and 3rd largest in tobacco smoking worldwide, the study said. India is home to the second largest number … Continue reading How Smoking can Affect an Unborn Baby?→
Dengue is an illness caused by a virus transmitted to people by certain mosquitoes. Some people develop a more severe illness known as dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), which can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Babies under 12 months are more likely to develop a severe case of the disease. There are other … Continue reading Dengue Symptoms In Babies – Causes, Diagnosis And Prevention→
Dengue is a viral infection caused by dengue virus. This viral infection spreads by bite of aedes aegypti mosquito. Aedes aegypti is a daytime biting mosquito. It usually lives and breed in fresh water collections like: water coolers, broken pots, discarded tyres/tubes. Dengue infection may cause fever, mild cough & cold and rashes on … Continue reading Protect Yourself and Your Baby from Dengue→
Breastfeeding is a natural and the best gift for the newborn. Breast milk is the gold standard feed for your baby. Breast feeding can be initiated immediately after delivery. Exclusive breast feeding is recommended for six months. If possible optimum breast feeding can be done for 2 years or longer. Breastfeeding is beneficial for both … Continue reading Is Breast Feeding Important for the Mothers?→
Allergy is a state of increased reactivity to the common substances that do not cause any reactions in nonallergic person. A substance to which person is hyper responsive is known as allergen. Allergen can be any substance (known as antigen) present in environment or food. On exposure to antigen a sensitive person produces immunoglobulin E … Continue reading Prevention of Allergies and Asthma in Children→
Laughter is not only an expression of smile on face, but it involves working together of group of muscles of face, lungs and abdominal muscles. When we laugh loudly it bring many changes in body. Endorphins (happy hormones) are released in brain that brings many changes in body, which give feeling of happiness and being … Continue reading The Positive Effects of Laughing and Smiling→
Asthma is a condition in which there is chronic inflammation of airways with episodic obstruction of airways on exposure to allergens. Because of obstruction of airways, child develops cough, tightness of chest and breathing difficulty on exposure to allergens. Asthma is very common chronic disease of childhood. Approximately 5 in every 100 children are suffering … Continue reading What is the cause of Asthma in Toddlers?→
The IAP sets the Indian childhood immunization schedule based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—a group of medical and public health experts. Vaccines do not overload the immune system. Every day, a healthy baby’s immune system successfully fights off millions of antigens—the parts of germs that cause the body’s immune system … Continue reading What One Needs to Know In Immunisation→
Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membrane covering the brain and spinal cord, known as meninges. Meningitis can be divided into several categories. Given below are the types and the associated signs and symptoms. If you see your child developing any of the same, it is recommended that you consult a pediatrician at … Continue reading Meningitis in Children→
Traditional descriptions of bacterial meningitis in childhood have stratified causative pathogens on the basis of age. Meningitis in children older than 60 days, called ‘pediatric bacterial meningitis’ is often caused by encapsulated bacteria that colonize the nasopharynx and other body sites. Meningitis in children younger than 60 days, called ‘young infant bacterial meningitis’ is further … Continue reading Causes of Meningitis in Baby→
Meningitis is a life threatening infection of brain caused by various infective organisms like viruses and bacteria. Bacterial meningitis is more severe and can cause even death if not diagnosed and treated early. Symptoms associated with Meningitis: The affected child can present with nonspecific complaints like fever, loss of apetite, body pains, and joint pains, … Continue reading Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis Treatment & Management→
Meningitis is a term used for infection of brain. Meningitis is a life threatening disease. It has many long term complications if not diagnosed and managed well early in disease course. Major complications are physical disability, seizures, poor school performance and low IQ. Child can also have hearing loss of varying severity. Causes of Meningitis: … Continue reading What are the Symptoms of Meningitis in a Child?→
IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE Aim of immunization is to give protection to our children against some common life threatening infections. Initially there were vaccines available for 6 lifethreatning diseases. With progress new vaccines are added every year. Still there are many diseases which need to be prevented and we need vaccines against them, eg:- Malaria, HIV, Dengue … Continue reading Immunization Schedule→
Vaccination is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting babies and children against diseases. The risks from having these diseases are far greater than the risk of any minor side effects from vaccination. When your child is given a vaccine, their body responds by making antibodies, the same as if they had caught the disease … Continue reading First Few Vaccines-Recommended for Babies→
When you are a parent, you can do anything to protect your child and keep them safe and healthy. Vaccines are the vital way to do that. For neonates, mother’s breast milk can help protect against many diseases. It contains antibodies passed from the mother. However, this immunity wears off within a year, and many … Continue reading Infant And Child Vaccines→
Kids are very tender and prone to various minor and major health problems. We will discuss few common health concerns which parents face at one or the other time in their life. It is important for parents to actually know about the same so that they can deal with them accordingly. Abdominal pains: Kids do … Continue reading 5 Common Health Issues in Children→
Critical care medicine developed out of other subspecialties to provide care for their most critically ill patients. Paediatric intensive care (paediatric critical care) has also been recognized as a subspecialty for more than 50 years now. This speciality grew out of the need for managing sick children and after complex surgeries in the face of … Continue reading Advantages of Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)→
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” It can make us appear more attractive to others. It lifts our mood as well as the moods of those around us. And it can even lengthen our lives too. Each time you smile you … Continue reading Your Smile and Happiness Affects Your Children Too→
The definition of happiness certainly varies from person to person, but at the heart of this wish, we want our children to experience delight, to feel loved and to love others, and to be strong and resilient in the face of life’s challenges. Here are 10 simple actions we can take to create a positive, … Continue reading 10 New Year Tips to Keep Your Children Happy→
When you try to manage your child’s behavior instead of your own anxiety, what you’re saying is, ‘I’m out of control’. It is important to understand that if you yourself are not in the best frame of mind, it can affect your young one. You need to accept that – I need you to change … Continue reading Be Calm in Front of your Babies→
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” – John F. Kennedy With the changing dietary habits, coming of the new era of technology , mechanization we are being pushed towards a sedentary way of living and an … Continue reading How Do I Prevent My Child from Getting Obese→
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), is the sudden unexplained death of a child less than one year of age. SIDS usually occurs during sleep. The exact cause of SIDS is unknown. However, there are several factors that may trigger SIDS, such as, sleeping on the stomach or side, overheating, and exposure to tobacco smoke. Accidental suffocation such as during bed sharing or from soft … Continue reading What is SIDS? How can the same be prevented?→
Parenthood is a special moment for the parents, but so is it for the relatives. Be prepared because the baby is here and people love babies. The dilemma that comes with having this little bundle of joy in your home now is that billions of people will want to come visit it. Some will be … Continue reading Can Relatives Spend Time with the Newborn Baby?→
Getting your baby to nap and sleep through the night is good for the entire family. The key to making it happen is to be realistic and do not expect your baby to become a champion right away! For the first two months, newborns are unable to differentiate between day and night. During first week, they sleep a … Continue reading Newborn Sleep- What to Expect in the First Month→
The real joy of parenthood is felt when you hold your little one in hands for the first time. During the stay at the hospital, the mother and baby are well looked after by the medical staff but the real test of the parents begins when head to home. First time parents often do have … Continue reading How to Take Care of Babies at Home→
Pneumonia is the infection of the lungs which leads to inflammation in the lung tissue. This infection of the lungs can be caused by viruses, bacteria’s, etc. Children are more vulnerable to this infection and can be life threatening if not treated early. Common symptoms are fever, cough, fast breathing, difficulty in breathing, pulling in … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts if the Child is Diagnosed with Pneumonia→
Jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the white of the eyes, and skin, occurring due to build up of bilirubin in the blood of an individual. For a newborn baby, it is common and is also known as Newborn Jaundice. During pregancy, the mother’s liver filters out the bilirubin out of the blood of the … Continue reading How to Prevent Jaundice in Newborn Babies→
Babies need clothes that are comfortable and easy to get on and off. People in the family, friends and many others that we know, recommend lots of options for dressing babies, but perhaps the most important advice is to know your own child and be alert for signs that he/she is feeling uncomfortable. What to … Continue reading What Type of Clothes Should I Make My Baby Wear?→
Burping is the process to release the gas bubbles from the esophagus and out of the mouth that babies tend to swallow during feeding. If babies are not burped frequently they tend to swallow more air and they can develop a feeling of fullness and discomfort – leading to spitting up, crankiness, and gassiness. Reasons for gas … Continue reading What is Burping? Is it Mandatory for My Baby?→
If your baby cries at night, it is normal for babies to cry, do not panic. Even if your baby cries almost constantly, stay assured, it won’t harm but only put you and your partner in stressful situations. You need to understand that your baby is fully dependent on you for their basic needs of … Continue reading My Baby Cries for Hours at Night. Is it Normal?→
‘Immunization‘ is the process of both getting the vaccine and becoming immune to the disease as a result of the vaccine. Vaccines made of either weakened or inactivated versions of the bacteria or virus that causes a particular disease. When these vaccines are injected or taken orally, the immune system mounts an attack that stimulates … Continue reading What is Immunization? What should I do to Immunize my Baby?→
A baby’s skin is very sensitive and needs to be looked after very gently. Using diaper all the time for a baby may result in rashes and skin irritation. So it is advised to try and restrict the use of diapers. To keep your baby dry all night you may opt for overnight diapers that … Continue reading Can I make my Child Wear a Diaper all the Night?→
Every parent has to deal with a cranky child. Some might encounter this sparsely while for some it may be quite frequent. Everyone gets into a bad mood from time to time and sometimes there’s nothing we can do but wait it out. Tantrums are a normal stage of toddler development. It is more common … Continue reading What Should I do for my Child’s Cranky Behavior?→
Being a parent of twins is awesome but exhausting too at the same time. One should learn to plan, how they could manage their twin babies, without getting stressed. By establishing routines for feeding, changing, and sleeping, care becomes much more manageable. Put them on a schedule- When you have newborn twins, things have to be … Continue reading How can I Take Care of my Twin Babies at One Time?→
Tooth eruption is not only a sign that your child is acquiring the ability to tear, bite, and chew food but it also effects the babies weight gain, immunity strengthening and development of the brain indirectly. It is observed that most babies get their first tooth at around 6 months after birth, but they may … Continue reading When Will My Newborn Start Teething?→
The early childhood period is considered to be the most important developmental phase throughout the life span. This period focuses on the physical, social/emotional and language/cognitive domains of development of a child, which have direct effects on their overall development as an adult in the future. Physical Development Physical developments of a child are associated … Continue reading What is Early Childhood Development?→
Hepatitis is harmful for pregnant women and their babies; however, immunization can protect a woman and her unborn baby against it. Ideally, it is recommended to opt for the vaccinations before one becomes pregnant. It is recommended that all women planning pregnancy, be screened for hepatitis B because it’s possible that they have been infected, … Continue reading Pre-pregnancy Hepatitis Prevention→
Hepatitis B is one of the most common liver infections, caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is dangerous because most people who are infected with hepatitis B are unaware of their infection and can unknowingly pass the virus to others through, blood, unprotected sex, shared or re-used needles and from an infected … Continue reading Is Hepatitis B virus infection fatal?→
For prematurity, most of the hospitals consider 24 weeks of gestation, as a cut-off point in which, the doctor would use intensive medical interventions in attempt to save the life of a baby born prematurely. Factors that affect the survival of preterm: Birth weight: Low birth weight is linked to reduced odds of survival and … Continue reading Survival Rate of Premature Babies→
