Mother And Child Health: What India Is Doing And What More Can Be Done?
India's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) came down to 30 per 1,000 live births in 2019, and the country's Maternal Mortality Ratio now stands at 97/ lakh live births.
India's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) came down to 30 per 1,000 live births in 2019, and the country's Maternal Mortality Ratio now stands at 97/ lakh live births.
Nearly 16 million babies will be lost to stillbirth, if swift action is not taken to improve health services, warns a UN report.
Studies show that sharing a bed with your months old baby can put their lives in danger
Preterm birth is a global problem, but a far greater number of preterm babies born in low-income countries die than in high-income settings.
While no conclusive link has been established between the sudden spike in infant deaths and COVID-19, some have said that getting the infection during pregnancy is associated with problems in both mother and child
Excessive crying in infants can lead to parental stress. Japanese scientists have found the best strategy to soothe crying infants.
Changing weather can have an effect on your baby's skin. Here's how massaging your baby can help deal with these skin problems.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy is genetic disorder seen in one in 10,000 live-born babies, but is the most common cause of death in the infantile age group.
'Step Up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support'.
Even today, diseases related to diarrhoea continue to be a major cause of death in children under the age of five, says Union Minister of State for Health.
A team of researchers from the India and the US have identified significant neonatal and infant mortality predictors using multiple machine learning (ML) algorithms.
Children six months and younger are particularly vulnerable to RSV infections. Overall, 97% of RSV deaths in children occurred in low- and middle-income countries.
Antibiotics are often given to infants with RSV bronchiolitis despite the fact that this practice is not supported by clinical guidelines.
We have with us Dr. Paromita Ganguly, Dentist Specialist, Fortis Hospital, who will give us a brief insight about the impact of breastfeeding babies. She will also tell us if breastfeeding an cause cavities in babies or not.
Below are a few lifestyle habits that parents need to follow to prevent their children from Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection.
Recent research shows that high birth weight increases a child's obesity as she grows. Here's how to prevent obesity in your newborn.
Massaging helps stimulate the production of the feel-good hormone oxytocin in you, your baby and even your partner, who is fondly watching you two.
Low breast milk production can disrupt the nutritional needs of your infant. If you want to boost your milk production, there is a wide range of plants that are known to help support breastfeeding. Read to know which are the best ones.
India's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) came down to 30 per 1,000 live births in 2019, and the country's Maternal Mortality Ratio now stands at 97/ lakh live births.
Nearly 16 million babies will be lost to stillbirth, if swift action is not taken to improve health services, warns a UN report.
Preterm birth is a global problem, but a far greater number of preterm babies born in low-income countries die than in high-income settings.
While no conclusive link has been established between the sudden spike in infant deaths and COVID-19, some have said that getting the infection during pregnancy is associated with problems in both mother and child
Excessive crying in infants can lead to parental stress. Japanese scientists have found the best strategy to soothe crying infants.
Changing weather can have an effect on your baby's skin. Here's how massaging your baby can help deal with these skin problems.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy is genetic disorder seen in one in 10,000 live-born babies, but is the most common cause of death in the infantile age group.
'Step Up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support'.
Even today, diseases related to diarrhoea continue to be a major cause of death in children under the age of five, says Union Minister of State for Health.
A team of researchers from the India and the US have identified significant neonatal and infant mortality predictors using multiple machine learning (ML) algorithms.
Children six months and younger are particularly vulnerable to RSV infections. Overall, 97% of RSV deaths in children occurred in low- and middle-income countries.
Antibiotics are often given to infants with RSV bronchiolitis despite the fact that this practice is not supported by clinical guidelines.
Below are a few lifestyle habits that parents need to follow to prevent their children from Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection.
Recent research shows that high birth weight increases a child's obesity as she grows. Here's how to prevent obesity in your newborn.
Massaging helps stimulate the production of the feel-good hormone oxytocin in you, your baby and even your partner, who is fondly watching you two.
Low breast milk production can disrupt the nutritional needs of your infant. If you want to boost your milk production, there is a wide range of plants that are known to help support breastfeeding. Read to know which are the best ones.
Newborns are more susceptible to infections in winter. You can keep your little one warm and safe by taking preventive measures. Read on to learn about how to protect your baby from cold weather.
A new study published in the journal Early Human Development has revealed that a low PI or low BMI at birth is a risk that needs attention and intervention.
India is worse than Pakistan when it comes to malnutrition.
Starting from top to bottom, here's how you can massage your kid.
These breastfeeding images are magical!
We have with us Dr. Paromita Ganguly, Dentist Specialist, Fortis Hospital, who will give us a brief insight about the impact of breastfeeding babies. She will also tell us if breastfeeding an cause cavities in babies or not.
Before you buy a good pacifier to comfort your baby see how it will affect the little one's development.