For most women, including me, pregnancy & childbirth are extremely vulnerable moments of life. There’s a cocktail of emotions one experiences: excitement, joy, happiness, a bit of nervousness. But what not many openly talk about is that amongst the crazy rollercoaster of ambivalent emotions, one major fear always hovering over the mind is of losing […]
The Right Hospital & The Right Care Make All the Difference to Your Birthing Experience. For any woman, becoming a mother is a life changing experience. Trust me, it surely is, in every possible way! And the feelings begin to dawn on you the moment you see those 2 pink lines on the test kit. […]
Baby proofing is one of those things that every parent thinks of, but most parents don’t worry about right away. When our babies were born, we weren’t really worried about them fidgeting with sockets or dashing into tables. After all they were just babies and were supposed to be that way for quite some time. […]
Thrilled, Shocked, Anxious, Overwhelmed? Congratulations! You are expecting Twins! If you are expecting Twins, you are in for a roller coster journey for the next 9 months and beyond. It is an exhilarating moment for any woman to be pregnant, but carrying multiples brings along plethora of concerns and questions. While it’s natural to […]
Having an unusual, at times, weird cravings sounds just so cool while you are pregnant (and in a way very Bollywoodish). Remember Preity Zinta in the movie Salaam Namaste craving to slurp on nothing but “Ben & Jerry’s Belgian Dark chocolate ice cream” at midnight. Having seen pregnancy cravings to be a prominent part of pregnancy (besides […]
In earlier times the whole process of pregnancy was seen as a very hush-hush topic.The notion of pregnancy till a few years back was to disclose the news to immediate family and then go into hibernation, spend days in loose baggy tunics, hiding the belly with a stole/dupatta until a baby magically appeared in Mommy’s […]
Becoming a mother has been the most wonderful experience for me so far. Of course it is one of the most beautiful stages of anyone’s life. Even before my babies were out, I had started talking to them, thinking about them; there was just so much in me that I wanted to share with them. […]
Confused between a wash cloth, burp cloth and face cloth? Clueless about what to buy & what NOT to buy for yet to be born baby? Bewildered by staggering items mentioned in lists shared on baby & parenting forums ? Don’t get baffeled in your last trimester my friend. Read on for a comprehensive newborn […]
Sipping a hot cup of coffee seems to be a thing of the past? Messy hair bun is your new signature style? Mobile phone has more baby & parenting apps? Well, if the answer is “yes”, you are not alone dear new mommy! These are just a few early signs that you have entered mommyhood! […]
So the wait for your little bundle of joy is almost over and very soon it’s going to be in her new home ( outside Mumma’s safe & cozy tummy). By this time the big stuff is generally planned- baby clothes, feeding items, baby cot,stroller etc (hufff..thank God pregnancy is a 9-month long process; you […]