Easy and healthy baby food options while travelling
Planning a trip with your baby? Whether it is a few hours of outing or a vacation, a mom’s holiday planning bloats with ‘What should I feed my baby while travelling?’ Fortunately, quite a few [...]
Baby blues & emotional upheavals postpartum
Childbirth brings with it a lot of hard work and sacrifice. Physical exhaustion is inevitable due to round-the-clock infant care, on-demand breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, etc.. Emotional draining happens due to sudden and 180-degree change in [...]
Weaning my baby off breastmilk – mother led weaning
My baby girl loves her "dudu". Whether it is "Mamma dudu" or a glass of cow milk, she rarely (and I mean rarely) says no to "dudu". Every day when I pick her from daycare [...]
A detailed guide to exercise after delivery
Tending to a baby is physically and emotionally demanding as well as time-consuming. It very often leads to gross attention deficit towards yourself. But keep reminding yourself that you are a mother, not a martyr. [...]
Why are protein, iron and calcium essential nutrients in pregnancy diet
In India, healthcare experts recommend a balanced, healthy diet rich in calcium, iron and protein during pregnancy. These and other essential nutrients in pregnancy diet are required for the baby as well as for the [...]
A mother’s journey of recovering from postpartum depression
Postpartum depression, a type of mood disorder, is common but often ignored/undetected condition in females post delivery. Ignorance about PPD is prevalent. Also, it has a social stigma attached to it. This guest post is [...]
Quick and easy Ajwain water recipe for lactating mother
Traditionally in India mothers recovering from childbirth drank 'Ajwain paani' aka Ajwain water regularly. It helps to prevent bloating and flatulence as well as boost lactation. It is believed that if a lactating mother consumes [...]
An Indian mother’s guide to express breast milk
Using a breast pump to express breast milk is a prevalent practice in the US. Especially amongst moms who plan to provide breast milk to their baby after going back to work. No doubt that most [...]
Postnatal diet – An Indian breastfeeding mother’s diet after delivery
Pregnancy and childbirth are a beautiful phase of a mother's life, isn't it? But this journey also takes a toll on our body. And breastfeeding a baby demands additional calories! From medical professionals to caregivers, [...]
Feeding pillow – Is it a useful breastfeeding accessory?
What is a feeding pillow? A feeding pillow a.k.a. nursing pillow is a specially designed pillow to aid a mother during breastfeeding. A mother can wear it or snugly fit such a pillow around her [...]