Development in Infancy and Childhood Childhood is an extremely important step of all the steps involved in life span development. In this stage, growth and development in children takes place at a very rapid rate. By the end of childhood stage height of a child is 57.5 inches and weight is 48 kg. There are…
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Artificial feeding of Baby
Artificial feeding of Baby Artificial nourishment of baby Mother’s milk is nectar (Amrit) for baby’s life. No milk is better and superior for the baby than the mother’s milk. It is microbe-free, always available, unrefined with less renal solute and more goodness. While breastfeeding one hand should be kept in such a position that it…
Newborn Sleep Patterns
Newborn Sleep Patterns Newborn Baby Rest and sleep For increasing working capacity and self activity of a child it is important to give some rest to his brain and neurological system. Sleep is a feature of health. If the baby is unable to sleep it must be understood that his body has some sort of…
Newborn Baby Excretion
Newborn Baby Excretion Baby Excretion Initially the bowel muscles contract being uncomfortable before excretion. This is the early sign of defecation. The baby defecates immediately without waiting. The baby excretes irregularly many timesina a 24 hour long day. He stays awake only if he is day. Generally before 6 months the defecation remains irregular. But…
What is a Baby Shower ?
What is a Baby Shower ? Baby shower :- Bathing and hygiene of body parts for the baby is very important. Bathing opens the pores of skin from which contaminated material is ejected easily. Method of bath Keep important articles such as bath tub, boric lotion, oil, towel, clothes, powder etc ready so that bathing…
How to Take Care of a Newborn Baby
How to Take Care of a Newborn Baby Neonate or Newborn baby- The foetus born from the mother’s body is known as a neonate. Lot of caution and patience is required to take care of the newborn. Dealing with the child should be tender. The child stays in the womb for 9 months where he…
Necessary preparations for delivery time
Necessary preparations for delivery time Selection of a proper doctor Selection of a suitable place for delivery Selection of midwife or nurse to take care immediately after childbirth. Keeping clothes and other essentials ready for the mother In case of delivery at home, selection of a trained midwife Arranging essentials for the newborn baby Home…
Postnatal Care for the Mother
Postnatal Care for the Mother The immediate care of a newborn child is done by the doctor nurse or a trained midwife. Following this care of mother becomes necessary. Being in labor, the woman gets lethargic and weak. She feels sleepy or fainted and so she is given hot milk or tea. Thereafter she should…
How do you care for a pregnant woman ?
How do you care for a pregnant woman ? Care of pregnant lady :- Diet- Diet is of extreme importance during pregnancy. Consumption of balanced diet is best for the health. In this condition, additional food elements (carbohydrates, protein, vitamin, minerals) are also required. The balanced diet of a pregnant woman should include foods that…
Complications of Pregnancy
Complications of Pregnancy Some common complications of pregnancy? 1. Nausea 2. Constipation 3. Chest burn 4. Indigestion 5. Insomnia 6. Hemorrhoids 7. Muscle fatigue 8. Frequent urination 9. Back pain 10. Physical inflammation 11. Vein swelling 12. Vaginal secretions 13. Short breath 14. Anorexia or extreme love for food Home Science Latest Post :- Click…