When Shruthi* (Names changed to ensure anonymity) walked into my OPD, i could see she longed to have another baby. She lost her five year old last year, in a tragic accident. It didn’t help that she was nearing 40, and time isn’t the kindest to us women. Her previous pregnancy, completely uneventful, did nothingContinue reading “Navigating post partum depression.”
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Staying safe from the Coronavirus: For the Pregnant woman and beyond.
What is COVID-19? This novel virus is a new strain of the coronavirus, first detected in the city of Wuhan in China. Other Coronavirus infections include the common cold and SARS- CoV (Severe Acute Respiratory Virus). How bad is it? As of March 3rd, COVID-19 has killed over 3,100 people and infected over 90,000 people globally. InContinue reading “Staying safe from the Coronavirus: For the Pregnant woman and beyond.”
The Breastfeeding Diaries: Chapter III – Mama.
History has see-sawed in its treatment of breastfeeding. Breast milk has always had a spiritual essence to it. The ancient times held breastfeeding as a matter of great reverence. The Greek goddess Hera’s breastmilk was thought to confer immortality to those who drank it. So much so, that the infant god Hercules was smuggled ontoContinue reading “The Breastfeeding Diaries: Chapter III – Mama.”
The Breastfeeding Diaries: Chapter Two – Feeding in Hospital.
Just off 14 hours of labour- exhausted, excited, longing for some rest, hungry as heck – thats just your baby. Mama is emotionally and physically pretty much drained as well. So how do we do this feeding thing? This is your guide to navigating your hospital stay while breastfeeding your baby. Be prepared. Long beforeContinue reading “The Breastfeeding Diaries: Chapter Two – Feeding in Hospital.”
The Breastfeeding Diaries: Chapter One – The Journey Begins.
The day my baby was born was also the first time someone made me feel like a failure as a mother. Diya was howling, I was trying to get her to latch. After many futile attempts, both Diya and I were in tears, and nowhere close to latching. A prim nurse marched into my hospitalContinue reading “The Breastfeeding Diaries: Chapter One – The Journey Begins.”
To Car seat or not to Car seat?
The first six months of my baby’s life, I didn’t use a car seat. I had heard of car seats, read the recommendations, done the homework. I even bought one and installed it. It seemed a bit ‘Fancy.’ The distances we travelled were always really short. And everyone else had an opinion – her howlingContinue reading “To Car seat or not to Car seat?”
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Mother of two, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, firm believer that women’s health is in our own hands. Committed to bringing awareness and knowledge about women’s and children’s health into their homes, using facts and truths firmly rooted in science.
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Mother of two, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, firm believer that women’s health is in our own hands. Committed to bringing awareness and knowledge about women’s and children’s health into their homes, using facts and truths firmly rooted in science.”
For Women, For Health. 