New mothers always worry if they are producing enough milk for their babies. I receive many questions regarding breastfeeding and ways to increase the breast milk supply. This week happens to be the breastfeeding week. Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby. Breastmilk is the best food for your baby. There is no magic pill to increase your milk supply.

मुझे हमेशा यह सुनिश्चित करने के तरीकों के बारे में पूछने वाले दर्शकों से कई प्रश्न मिलते हैं कि बच्चा किस लिंग का है। एक स्वस्थ बच्चा होने के लिए लड़का या लड़की रखना महत्वपूर्ण नहीं है।

पुरुष बच्चे के लिंग को प्रभावित करते हैं, न कि महिलाएं। पुरुष शुक्राणु प्रदान करते हैं जिसमें या तो X (लड़की) या Y (लड़का) जुड़ा हुआ लिंग गुणसूत्र होता है। यह एक कप्लना है की एक पुरुष अंडकोष लड़की शुक्राणु दूसरा लड़के शुक्राणु का उत्पादन करता है, लेकिन, यह सिर्फ एक गलत विश्वास है! दोनों पुरुष अंडकोष X और Y शुक्राणु की बराबर संख्या उत्पन्न करते हैं और यह यादृच्छिक मौका है, जो अंडे को निषेचित करता है। कुछ पुरुष बेहतर गुणवत्ता वाले X या Y शुक्राणु का उत्पादन करते हैं जो इस कारण से हो सकते हैं कि विशेष परिवारों की बड़ी संख्या में लड़कियां या लड़के हैं।

I always get many questions from viewers asking about ways to make sure the baby is of a particular gender. Some parents are inquisitive to know if eating certain foods can guarantee a particular gender, while some want to know if a particular herbal medicine or timing of sex helps in having a  boy or a girl. So let us find out about some myths and some facts. 

Breast milk is the best for your baby - There is no bigger truth than this. Even if you can only breastfeed for a short while, your baby will still benefit. But the longer you breastfeed, the longer your baby is protected. Breast milk is the best choice nutritionally for the baby.

Most parents are keen to transition to cow’s milk from formula milk to their baby. Reasons could be

Is cow's milk safe for babies?

Man is probably the only mammal who drinks the milk of other mammals. A cow produces milk during her lactation period for her calf. So, Cow’s milk is more specific to a baby cow than a baby human. Many infants have problems with cow’s milk. Babies who are exposed to cow’s milk before their first birthday are more likely to be anemic, have diarrhea or vomiting, and/or experience an allergic reaction.

Maternity sanitary pads are extra long and can withstand the heavy bleeding after delivery. Whether you have had a normal delivery or a C-section, the first few days after delivery expect to have a fair amount of bleeding.  You may need to change pads every 2 to 3 hours. This bleeding after the birth of the baby is called Lochia. Bleeding occurs from the point in the uterus where the placenta was attached. The placenta comes out of the uterus at the third stage of delivery. 

The time has come and your baby has arrived, your bundle of joy is in your hands now and as a mother, you can go through mixed feelings of joy, excitement and sometimes anxiety. Both Yourself and the baby may be exhausted from the events of labor and delivery.  This is quite normal. It’s a good idea to keep visitors away for the first day at least and concentrate completely on your baby’s needs. 

पहले के समय में, रक्त परीक्षण और अल्ट्रासाउंड के बाद क्लिनिक में गर्भावस्था की पुष्टि की जाती थी। लेकिन, पिछले कुछ वर्षों में तकनीकी प्रगति के साथ, मूत्र गर्भावस्था परीक्षण के साथ आपके घर की गोपनीयता के भीतर गर्भावस्था का पता लगाने में मदद कर सकता है।