‘BabyShield’ for painless screening programme for newborns launched
‘BabyShield’, a non-invasive and painless screening tool can identify and detect 118 medical conditions at birth. It uses the baby’s blood collected from the umbilical cord at birth and the urine...
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What parents of newborns ought to know
After a long preparation and wait, you finally become proud parents of your little bundle of joy but it can get overwhelming at times when you don’t know what to do. At trying times like these, you...
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DNA’s ‘Baby on Board’ workshop busts pregnancy myths
The prenatal workshop ‘Baby on Board’ organised by DNA was an informative session for parents-to-be as it highlighted the common problems or doubts parents have after the baby is born and also debunked...
View ArticleSubstance found in turmeric protects premature infants’ lungs
Washington (ANI): A new study led by an Indian researcher has found that a substance in turmeric, curcumin, may provide lasting protection against potentially deadly lung damage in premature infants....
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Feeding honey, milk or water can harm your newborn
Convincing a new mother or a family on breastfeeding a newborn within an hour of birth or up to six months continues to be a tough task, activists and experts say. Age-old myths like giving honey or...
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Massaging your baby: Not the best idea say doctors!
You welcome your little bundle of joy in this world after a wait of nine months. And you wouldn’t want to do anything to hamper their health or body. But there are certain traditions in the Indian...
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Pregnancy after 30 – dangerous for mother and baby!
With a greater number of women landing high-flying jobs and climbing up the corporate ladder by taking up important positions at their firms, their personal lives have taken a slight back-seat and...
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How do I make sure my baby is doing fine and is healthy? (Pregnancy query of...
I am a 27-year-old woman and I am eight months pregnant. As my due date is nearing, my anxiety levels are rising as to how I will handle my newborn. Could you provide some tips on what I should do once...
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8 expert tips to keep your newborn clean
A newborn brings along with it both, happiness and stress, in almost equal amounts. Newborns need to be properly cared for and looked after, from birth. While there are very few medicines or treatments...
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10 dos and don’ts for new mummies
Motherhood is a wonderful experience but there are a lot of questions and apprehensions a new mother will have. Here are some tips by Dr Zinal Unadkat, a leading paediatrician, neonatologist and...
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Blocked milk ducts during breastfeeding — causes, symptoms and treatment
Breastfeeding is one of the most important things that a mother can do for her baby. With new research pointing to the innumerable benefits of breastfeeding, it is quickly becoming something that most...
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Atopic dermatitis – symptoms, treatment and prevention tips
Have you noticed itchy rashes on your newborn’s body? It could be a type of eczema called atopic dermatitis. This skin condition is non-contagious but often starts during infancy and can continue...
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World Water Day 2014: 9 things you should know before giving your baby water
March 22 is World Water Day. New mums often fret about their baby’s water intake. When to start, how to offer, how much to offer and a lot of other queries related to their little one’s water...
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Deploying midwives in poor nations could avert millions of maternal and...
Researchers have said that a small increase in number of skilled birth attendants in the world’s poorest nations could save the lives of a substantial number of women and their babies. Study leader...
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Imagine a world without newborn and maternal deaths
It’s been 45 years since our race put a man on the moon, our smartphones now have the computing capacity to boggle our minds and the average lifespan in developed countries has gone up to 90....
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Now, an innovative device in India to detect hearing loss in infants
Neeti Kailas, a Bangalore-based entrepreneur, director and co-founder of Sohum Innovation Lab, developed a non-invasive, portable device that effectively detects hearing loss in infants. This mass...
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DNA’s ‘Baby on Board’ workshop busts pregnancy myths
The prenatal workshop ‘Baby on Board’ organised by DNA was an informative session for parents-to-be as it highlighted the common problems or doubts parents have after the baby is born and also debunked...
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Pregnancy after 30 – dangerous for mother and baby!
With a greater number of women landing high-flying jobs and climbing up the corporate ladder by taking up important positions at their firms, their personal lives have taken a slight back-seat and...
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How do I make sure my baby is doing fine and is healthy? (Pregnancy query of...
I am a 27-year-old woman and I am eight months pregnant. As my due date is nearing, my anxiety levels are rising as to how I will handle my newborn. Could you provide some tips on what I should do once...
View ArticleIs your child ready to welcome the newborn?
The arrival of a newborn is exciting for the family, but few expectant parents worry about how their older child will cope with the change and react to the new family member. After all, he/she has been...
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