Morbid obesity is a serious health condition in India resulting from unhealthy eating habits, lifestyle changes, a lack of physical exercise, medical conditions, etc. It not only interferes with basic physical functions such as breathing or walking, it also puts the person to risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sleep apnea, […]
The total fertility rate for India, measured as the number of children born to a woman, has fallen from 4.97 during 1975-80 to 2.3 for the current period of 2015-20.This may be welcome for the highly populated state of India that is burgeoning under its effect, but it also points towards the trend of young […]
Pregnancy and lactation place extra demands on the body and to meet these demands, you need to think about what is best to eat and drink. Also, the best way of giving your baby a healthy diet is for you to eat a healthy diet. As an expecting mother you should increase your protein intake, […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As Dr Aruna Kalra, Director & Senior Gynaecologist Surgeon at CK Birla Hospital quotes, “Indian women need to be free from age-old beliefs of their place in society, of what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ and this includes giving them the right to speak their minds, discuss forbidden topics, and rationalise unscientific rituals and rites.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
If a woman is having a straightforward pregnancy, flying is not harmful to her or her baby. The safest time to fly is before 37 weeks as after this a woman could go into labour at any time. However, for women carrying uncomplicated twins, the safest time to fly is before 32 weeks. Dr Aruna […]
Yoga has a soothing effect on both mind and body. It provides physical and emotional stress relief your body needs throughout pregnancy. Prenatal yoga not only keeps you limber but also improves balance and circulation and is an ideal way to stay fit during pregnancy. Some of the asanas which are beneficial for to-be-mums are: […]
Infertility in India is on the rise with more and more young couples delaying their first child. This subject has also given rise to several myths a few of which are cleared here.
Indian cooking remains a healthy choice for kids’ nutrition as it is rich in essential nutrients and provides a balanced meal plan. Comprising mainly of cereals, pulses and vegetables, it is rich in complex carbohydrates, which keeps energy levels high for a longer duration, rich in good fat and is also easy to digest and […]
To get into a perfect shape post pregnancy you should try spreading out your food through six meals instead of three big meals in a day. Eat foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, protein and fibre, such as salmon, sardines, tuna, lean meat, chicken, eggs, beans, legumes, yogurt and whole grain foods. […]
