Whether you have a child throwing tantrums in public or a child constantly demanding and pushing boundaries at home, parenthood is all about unexpected twists and turns. The most common challenge that parents face today is how to deal with demanding children. As children get exposed to media, social inputs, and peer pressure, they tend to assert themselves loudly, and at times in an angry and disrespectful tone. Such behaviors are often difficult to handle and parents try their best to navigate these situations with tactics and strategies. This fosters mutual respect, ensuring children feel h ..read more

The beating of the heart is the first sign of life. The subtle lub-dub sound of your baby’s heart can tell you that everything is fine. That is why the first thing doctors do after the birth of a baby is to bring out the stethoscope and check the heartbeat. Because a healthy heartbeat ensures a healthy life. Heart murmur in kids can seem like a threat to it initially. To understand what heart murmur is you will need to know what causes heart murmur. You will also need to know the early signs and symptoms of heart murmur in babies and children to immediately ask for medical attention. Read thi ..read more

Tooth exfoliation is a normal physiological process where the baby teeth shed paving the way for permanent teeth. Also known as milk or primary teeth, baby teeth serve important functions like chewing and proper speech. They also play a vital role as placeholders for the adult or permanent teeth. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), children typically lose their first baby teeth around 6 or 7 years old (1). The first time your child loses their baby teeth can be an exciting milestone.  But what if your child loses their baby teeth early? Losing baby teeth even before your ..read more

Ovulation is a mid-menstrual cycle phase marked by the release of the egg. The first half of the menstrual cycle involves preparing the uterus and the follicles for the growth and maturation of egg(s). The mature egg gets released ready to meet the sperm which facilitates a successful conception. Many women experience ovulation bleeding during this phase. So, what exactly is this ovulation bleeding and why does it happen? Is this bleed normal? Here are some important facts to know and understand about ovulation bleeding. In This Article What Is Ovulation Bleeding? Key Points About Ovulation ..read more

Eating in an unhealthy manner regularly might lead to major eating disorders (ED) in the future, affecting people of all ages and genders. Eating disorders may begin with an unhealthy focus on food, weight, or appearance. Young girls follow the size zero obsession, while boys succumb to the muscle-building mirage, which hurts their physical and mental health. Eating disorders may lead to many health issues, including fertility. So, how do eating disorders affect fertility? Proper nutrition is important for proper metabolism. Disturbed nutrition will lead to imbalances in many aspects of human ..read more

The term “occiput posterior position” refers to how your baby’s head is positioned during labor. Ideally, we hope for the baby’s head to be facing the mother’s spine, a position known as occiput anterior. It’s like the perfect alignment for a smooth dance through the birthing process. However, in some cases, the baby’s head may decide to take a different direction and face towards your back, termed occiput posterior. Understanding the implications of the occiput posterior position is a valuable part of your birthing experience. I want to assure you that while this positioning may introduce so ..read more

Kids are the sound sleepers. They sleep more than adults. But their sleeping patterns are bound to change from time to time. And there will be a time when they will completely skip their daytime napping. Ever wonder why this happens? Let’s know when toddlers stop napping and why. The napping behavior of toddlers changes as they transition from infants to toddlerhood. It may seem to be confusing for you to regulate your kid’s sleeping patterns while maintaining your own. Here is a bit of help for you to understand and manage your toddler’s naps according to their age. In This Article When do ..read more

In the journey of pregnancy, the umbilical cord is like a bridge connecting a mom and her growing baby. Usually having two arteries and one vein, it’s a lifeline for sharing important stuff like nutrients and oxygen. But sometimes, this script gets a little different with what’s called a two-vessel cord, or a single umbilical artery (SUA). In this article, we’re going to unravel the story of the two-vessel cord – what it is, what it means, and why it’s a talking point in pregnancy conversations. Picture this: you’re backstage in the world of pregnancy, and suddenly the term “two-vessel cord ..read more

The hatching of an embryo is an important step during the process of implantation. Sometimes, this process fails even in an IVF procedure. To overcome this, embryologists take the help of Assisted Hatching. This helps overcome all hurdles that come in the way of implantation and ensures a successful pregnancy. The human egg has a protein shell surrounding it called zona pellucida. This shell has an important role in the development of an embryo. As fertilization occurs, this shell hardens, preventing the embryo from implanting prematurely. Once the embryo is ready to implant, this shell start ..read more

Have you been trying to conceive for longer but have been unable to get pregnant? Women may experience infertility issues due to abnormalities in the uterus and fallopian tubes. A sonohysterogram for fertility is an ideal ultrasound to determine intrauterine abnormalities. The procedure is also known as hysterosonography, in which a saline-infused solution, transvaginal sonography with fluid contract augmentation, is used.  A sonohysterogram is also helpful in detecting fallopian tube conditions and abnormal menstrual bleeding. So, if you are experiencing pelvic pain, infertility problem ..read more