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Breastfeeding – beneficial for baby and mother

Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants, with a range of benefits for infants' health, growth, immunity, and development. The breast feeding is not only beneficial for the baby, but for the nursing mothers as well. Studies indicate that breastfeeding helps improve mothers' health. Following are some of the benefits of breast feeding based on the several studies and researches done - Benefits to the baby: Breastfeeding increases child's immunity to disease and infection:

Max Team In Paediatrics (Ped)

Aug 01 , 2015 | 3 min read

Is My Child Growing Well?

Short stature is a common concern of many parents today. There are many people who repent later as action for short stature was not taken at the right time. A healthy child is expected to grow in a predetermined pattern and any deviation could be a pointer to a serious underlying disorder. HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY CHILD IS NOT GROWING WELL? Your child is the shortest in class and is being bullied by his/ her classmates Does not outgrow his/her clothes for more than 2 years A younger cousin or sibling o

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Cardiac Sciences Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Jul 27 , 2015 | 1 min read

FAQs on New Born Care!!

WHEN CAN A MOTHER START BREAST FEEDING? Breast feeding should be started as soon as possible after birth of the baby preferably within 1st hour for a healthy newborn. Breast milk is thick, yellowish and in small amount for first 2-3 days. However it is very rich in nutrients and protective factors to prevent infections in the baby. So it should never be discarded. WHAT SHOULD BE THE FREQUENCY OF BREAST FEEDING? Baby should be fed at least 8-10 times in 24 hours. Babies generally feed more frequentl

Max Team In Neonatology

Jul 22 , 2015 | 2 min read

Heart Diseases in Children

10 out of 1000 children are born with heart disease all over the world. These children have defect in the formation of heart in mother's womb. Cause of this problem is not well defined till date although some heart defects are inherited from parents. Some babies are born blue and some appear normal just after birth but disease manifests later on in these babies. IF BABY IS HAVING FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS THEN HE CAN HAVE HEART DISEASE: Difficulty in feeding Increased rate of breathing Poor weight gain F

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Jul 20 , 2015 | 1 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 1 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 1 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 1 min read

Dental Implant - Get your fixed teeth back in no time

Teeth are the integral part of our body. Loss of one or more teeth not only causes loss of health but also self-esteem. Health is affected as improper mastication leads to compromised digestion thus the nutritional requirement. Whereas in case of front teeth loss smile becomes unpleasant and unnatural and it becomes difficult to attend social gathering or doing presentations. When multiple teeth are lost the whole architecture of face and balance of teeth is disturbed. Replacement of teeth is not a choic

Max Team In Dental Care

Jul 08 , 2015 | 2 min read

Hypertension- The Silent Killer

What is Hypertension? Hypertension is synonymous with high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against the walls of the arteries, which are the conduits that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. In some people, the blood cannot flow easily through these arteries. For example, if the arteries are narrowed for some reason, the pressure will go up to keep the blood flowing. This is high blood pressure. What are the symptoms of Hypertension? If you have

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Jun 11 , 2015 | 2 min read

Why Women are Different from Men at Heart-Even Electrically

Electrical Explanation for Gender Differences The fact that heart of a woman is electrically wired differently from men should come as no surprise. The development of every part of the body is determined genetically, and modified by the sex hormones. The heart works through an electrical system that we can measure on the surface with the ECG. Women Have a Faster Baseline Heart Rate than Men On an average, women tend to have a faster baseline heart rate than men. This difference is seen in girls, as

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Jun 10 , 2015 | 2 min read

Know your Kidneys !

The kidneys are two fist sized organs located in the abdomen toward the back, normally one on each side of the spine. The main function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. The kidneys process about 200 liters of blood every day to produce about two to three liters of urine. The kidneys also produce certain hormones that have important functions in the body, including the active form of vitamin D, which regulates absorption of calcium and phosphorus from foods, e

Max Team In Nephrology

Jun 08 , 2015 | 3 min read

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