Breast milk of mothers delivering preemies has more protein, fat and sodium salt, and this suits the nutritional needs of the preterm infant, says a doctor.
"NICU is like an artificial womb where hardly any visitors are allowed as it will lead to infection", said Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh
Tubal infections are one of the Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases (PIDs) that can cause infertility among women in severe cases, said Dr Santosh Gupta
Here are some guidelines that we must be aware of and remind ourselves regularly so as to stay safe and ensure health for our family.
If congenital hypothyroidism is not detected at birth and is diagnosed later on in life, then the child may present with short height, overweight intellectual impairment
It is important to focus our attention on our children’s mental health just as much we would on their physical health.
WHO Europe regional director Dr Hans Kluge also argued that vaccine mandates should be "an absolute last resort," and said that COVID-19 deaths remain "significantly below previous peaks."
"There are many effective modalities in psychotherapy which can help young adults to break free from excessive use of social media", said Dr Vihan Sanyal
“A high-risk pregnancy isn't necessarily dangerous or something to worry about", said Dr Sharmila Solanki
Breastfeeding has many proven health benefits not only for the baby but for the mother as well.
Children need to be given the opportunity to return to public spaces, play sport, and engage in other recreational and social activities.
"If you don’t control your asthma, you may be at risk for a serious health problem", said Executive Physiotherapist Suryalakshmi Paleri.
It is crucial for parents to mentally prepare their kids to adapt to the new school environment
Dr Kishore Kumar says,"Prematurity is no one’s fault - certainly not the mother's fault."
Mothers who had disease-acquired immunity produced high levels of Immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies against the virus in breast milk, while vaccine-acquired immunity produced robust Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies.
It is essential for those women with gestational diabetes to adhere to a well-balanced lifestyle, says Dr Dr Surabhi Siddhartha
As long as a child’s diabetes is managed well, they can take part in all the activities that kids normally do, says Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev, Diabetologist
Hormonal changes during pregnancy may affect the chemicals in your brain which in turn can cause stress and anxiety
Here are some helpful tips to keep the infants’ skin smooth, soft and happy during the winter months.
Children are vulnerable to infections and illnesses especially when they are exposed to different environment.
Sleep apnea is less common affecting only about two to three per cent children.
Gestational diabetes is a growing challenge in India, and the number seems to be increasing.
Here, we tell you how to take care of your newborn, and enjoy parenthood.
Whether kids go to school or study remotely they experience anxiety, confusion, lack of motivation and uncertainty about the future.
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