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Paediatrics

Monitor the movement of the foetus!

The movement of the foetus (baby) inside the womb gives the expectant mother a wonderful and joyful feeling. Mothers must look forward to this feeling every day, and absence of

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Type 1 Diabetes in Children – Diagnosis, Management, and Coping Strategies

Overview Type-1 diabetes is an auto-immune disorder that causes a wide range of symptoms and complications. It can affect people of any age, including children. When children are affected by

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Newborn Screenings

Tests for the new-born baby (Newborn screenings) are very important. We screen the newborn to look for any aberrations that might hinder the natural growth of the baby. Generally this

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Mother’s Milk – The Liquid Gold!

World Breastfeeding Week: August 1 – 7 Every year the first week of August is celebrated as World Breastfeeding Week. Organizations like World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), WHO and

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) – What Parents Should Know

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is a lesser known ailment to many people. Yet, it is a serious condition with serious consequences. That is precisely the reason the TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria and

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All about Paediatric Neuro-Surgery

From new-born infants to adolescents, children across age groups are vulnerable to a wide range of neurological disorders. This can be caused by congenital (since birth) defects, inherited disorders, injury

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What to Do If Your Child Swallowed Play Dough, Batteries or Other Objects?

Infants and toddlers are naturally curious about the world around them. Trying things for the first time is part of the learning process. Unfortunately, this learning often involves putting objects

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What a New Mother Needs to Know About Breastfeeding?

A major concern for new mothers is to breastfeed their newborns to provide adequate nutrients. Initially, mothers need to breastfeed every 2 to 3 hours, and each session may take

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What is the proper posture for a child?

Table of Content What is Posture? Adverse effects of bad posture The right posture for a child Techniques to build postural awareness in children   What is the proper posture for a child? 

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Baby’s Feet – Development, Problems and Foot Care

Babies are born with irresistibly cute feet – tiny, straight toes, soft and pink skin. A newborn’s feet are soft and pliable because they are mostly made of fatty tissue

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