Why Shatavari is every new mother’s best friend
When it comes to biology, women seem to have ended up with a raw deal. Our metabolism isn’t as strong as most men’s. We have to contend with menstrual cramps every month. Menopause brings with [...]
As a mom, here’s what I really want on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is like an old Disney animation come to life. The sun is shining. Birds are singing. Flowers are blooming. Well-trained, woodland creatures help out with household chores. And cash registers all over the [...]
10 things I would do differently as a new mother
There was nothing quite as earth-shattering as when my doctor handed a 3 kg, tightly-swaddled bundle of pink-bellied flesh. Suddenly, I was in charge of a life. Suddenly, my own life went completely out of [...]
How to prepare yourself for breastfeeding
When the nurse handed me my newborn son to feed for the very first time, I felt helpless. Suddenly a tiny, breathing bundle depended on me for survival, and I had to be his feeding [...]
Why you should plan for postpartum contraception
On my sixth-week, post-delivery check-up, my gynaecologist peered at me through her half-rimmed glasses and asked me if I wanted another baby soon. My mouth (literally) opened and shut a few times, as my sleep-deprived [...]
How to make a baby sleep without breastfeeding
The first time my little baby boy fell asleep at my breast, I was delighted. This tiny, pink-bellied bundle giving off soft snores while I cuddle him was my definition of heaven. Gradually every [...]
A mothers’ guide to the first month with a newborn baby
You’ve read the pre-natal books. You’ve attended the classes. You’ve bought out the entire newborn section in the kids’ clothing department. Yet, all of that preparation evaporates into thin air when your obstetrician hands you [...]
Why every mother needs yoga in her life
It was the end of the day. Well actually, it was only 5 pm, but I was ready to call it a day. My back was crookedly bent from clearing the never-ending clutter of toys [...]
You know you are a mother when… Check the ones that apply to you!
✔ The soles of your feet have permanent lego-shaped imprints from stepping on too many pieces lying around ✔ You hear a baby wailing loudly and instinctively start patting the thin air until you realise [...]
Shatavari – A useful Ayurvedic supplement to boost lactation
During pregnancy, my sister-in-law gave me her copy of "Garbha Sanskar" book by Balaji Tambe. While I scanned through a few of the pages, a topic of "shatavari" caught my attention. I had never heard [...]