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“Rotavirus,” How is my child and I in danger?

A fortnight ago, one of our readers reached out with a question on diarrhea and vomit. In her quest, her child was experiencing frequent episodes of vomiting and loose stool. We could have all easily put this down to stomach upset, but we thought it wise to seek medical advice.You [...]

How do I wake up my kids for school?

There are way too many things to take for granted in life, but trust me; sleep is not one of them. Your physical and mental health depends on adequate sleep. When it comes to kids, this goes a notch higher. Just as you live by the “early to bed, early [...]

GESTATIONAL DIABETES:DIETARY GUIDE

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It occurs when the body is unable to produce enough insulin to regulate the increased glucose levels caused by pregnancy hormones. In order to manage gestational diabetes, it is important to follow a healthy diet plan that is high [...]

What is a nuchal cord and what are its effects?

We occasionally step in to decipher medical jargon as a way of keeping you informed because parenting is a never-ending journey and having information on hand is worth saving a situation somewhere. In today’s article, we unearth the nuchal cord. According to Healthline.com, “Nuchal cord” is the term used by [...]

Can I give my baby drinking water?

As an adult, your body often needs water more than anything else. Water quenches your thirst and also keeps you hydrated; literally, the more water you take, the more balanced your system will be. Therefore, as a new mother, you’ll be more concerned about making sure your baby is well [...]

When and how to introduce weaning

Parenting has milestones which basically are stages and developments to look out for in your baby. One of these millstones is weaning which Wikipedia describes as “the process of gradually introducing an infant human or another mammal to what will be its adult diet while withdrawing the supply of its mother’s milk.” In a [...]

Parenting Autistic Kids

The world is yet to meet a parent who is cool with his or her child being Autistic. No one is ever prepared for such news; being told your child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is heartbreaking. The news pierces so deep, the world stops’ rotating for a bit before [...]

Que: My baby is 1 week 3 days, and his cord has not fallen off.it leaves some small blood stains on his clothes should i worry?

Answer: A few drops of blood are normal before or after the cord falls off. A small amount of bleeding can also occur when the cord catches on something i.e diaper rubbing against the belly button. During the healing process, it’s typical to see a little blood near the stump. [...]

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