Pregnancy & Parenting

Conceiving problem is increasing at a rapid rate among couples over the last few years. More than 25% couples who plan for a baby face trouble in conceiving. There are many causes behind this problem of not being able to conceive. Continue

A woman undergoes miscarriage due to many reasons. Some of the most prominent causes are low hormone levels, viral infections, thyroid problems, diabetes, infection in uterus and sometimes genetic reasons. Continue

In this world, majority of new born babies are born normal. Only 3% to 4% new babies are born with birth defects. Continue

There is no harm in traveling during pregnancy by plane, train or by road provided you take some precautions and learn how to stay comfortable while traveling. You should also know which activities are safe for you and which one you should avoid. Continue

Eating well balanced food is necessary for good health. But for a pregnant woman, it is even more important. Those nine months are really challenging for you and your baby. Your baby needs all the essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins for developing. So you need to be extra careful about your diet, keeping it on top priority. Basically most foods are safe but to ensure smooth pregnancy, there are some foods you must avoid. Continue

Children are our most prized belongings but most of the time they do not have the skills to defend themselves against dangers. Therefore, it is our responsibility as parents to protect our children from all dangers as well as help them learn all the skills required for them to be able to defend themselves. In this article, you can learn about the ways through which you can teach your children regarding the way through which they can be safe against exploitation and abduction. Continue

It is very essential for women to educate themselves about birth control pill, so that they can make their own decisions based on the facts not on myths and misconception. Most women believe that birth control pills can cause weight gain, while there is no truth behind this misinformation. Every women needs to be well informed about the pills, but the fact is that many are not. And these myths affect millions of women all over the world. Continue

Birth control pill contains hormones that help to work the body in a way that can prevent pregnancy by controlling ovaries and uterus. It is mandatory to take the birth control pills daily in order to avoid any threat of pregnancy. Even if one pill is missed, the reliability of the pill is substantially reduced. Continue

Becoming a new parent is really wonderful, but it can be challenging too. When a little one enters your life, everything changes drastically. Your sleeping time, your grocery list, conversation with your husband and even your likes and dislikes. Basically parenthood is a continuous process of adjustment from your old life to a new life. So before planning for a baby, get yourself prepared for these adjustments. Continue

Child abuse is in no way less than a curse on children. While physical abuse leaves visible signs, other types of abuse like mental and emotional abuse and negligence leaves ever lasting and deep scar on child’s mind. You can make a lot of difference in child’s life by knowing common type of child abuse and how you can prevent them.

Not only physical abuse, neglect and emotional abuse are equally harmful for children. Continue

It is a well known and true saying that ‘a good defense is the best defense’. When children or teenagers are faced with a dangerous situation, the best offense they have is to know what should be done. Though it is not possible to prepare a reaction for each and every threat that might arise, but you can learn the basics of self defense techniques Continue

Throwing up is quite common when it comes to infants but is not something to be worried about. During the first 12 months of a child’s life, his / her lower esophageal sphincter is not developed completely and thus doesn’t function properly during Acid Reflux. Therefore, whenever the infant is fed lying down or is overfed, he / she may give the indication of Acid Reflux, which occurs when the matter from their stomach goes back up the esophagus. Continue

New born babies have very sensitive skin; their skin are very thin, delicate and less oily than adults. As their immune system is immature they easily get infected and suffer from irritants and injuries. Here are some skin care tips for babies of new parents following which they can give their baby best skin care.

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The sleeping patterns vary from infant to infant. During first three weeks, most infants sleep for long time with short intervals. They do not have any idea of day and night. They wake up only when they feel hungry.As infants grow, their sleep pattern changes. Now they will sleep less and remain awake for longer time. Continue