From nappy changes to breastfeeding, soothing the babies to sleep, each routinemay seem an uphill task for you in the initial stages. Yet despite of all the challenges,handling twins may be less difficult than you think through a little patience anddetermination. You will soon get the hang of life with your twins. So enjoy theexperience of new life, and do not let the challenges and responsibilities overshadowyour happiness.

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Diaper rash refers to the term used to describe rash or irritationin the area covered by the diaper, causing your baby discomfort and fretfulness.It is marked by redness and small bumps in the diaper region—lower abdomen, buttocks,genital and the thigh folds.

Diaper rash can occur on any skin surface that hasbeen in direct contact with the wet or soiled diaper. It is more common in infantsand children younger than 2 years. Diaper rash is rarely serious and may usuallydevelop when your baby starts eating solid foods.

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Like food or water, sleep is necessary for your wellbeing. It is essential for aperson’s physical and mental health. This is true for newborns and other babies.Your baby needs plenty of sleep as sleep deprivation can make your baby cranky.Some of the reasons why sleep is important for your baby are:

• It promotes brain development.
• It promotes the physical growth of your baby.
• It helps in storing energy needed for growth.
• t is needed to develop the limbic system, which is the brain’s center for emotionallearning about new experiences.
• It decreases stress and agitation.

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Read More On IWH ]]> http://blog.indianwomenshealth.com/post-pregnancy-immunization/feed/ 0 http://blog.indianwomenshealth.com/weaning/ http://blog.indianwomenshealth.com/weaning/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:57:10 +0000 bharti http://blog.indianwomenshealth.com/?p=370 Weaning is the process by which your baby moves or shifts from having breast milk to consuming semi-solid or solid foods. There is a gradual reduction in the intake of breast milk and/or baby formula and your baby more often starts taking more solid food. Weaning is one of the many milestones in your baby’s process of development. It is very important for your baby’s health and development.

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]]> http://blog.indianwomenshealth.com/weaning/feed/ 0 http://blog.indianwomenshealth.com/newborn-care/ http://blog.indianwomenshealth.com/newborn-care/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:54:33 +0000 bharti http://blog.indianwomenshealth.com/?p=367 Nine months of waiting to hold your little bundle of joy in your arms has finally come to a joyous end. You have become a mother and like all first time mothers you are feeling on top of the world with excitement. You must be feeling a lot of stress and tiredness too from months of pregnancy followed by labor and delivery. And with the usual formalities at the hospital discharge desk done, you are ready to take your lovely baby home.

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There are many reasons:

• The quality of your milk influences the growth of your baby.
• Mother’s milk is the only source of nutrients and energy for the first 6 months of life for your baby.
• Calories are needed for milk production and breastfeeding
• There is an increased demand for nutrients and calories during breastfeeding. Inadequate calorie intake can make one weak and tired.

The section below discusses some of the important nutrients and how they help a mother and her baby.

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Benefits for the baby

• Breastmilk gives all the nutrients the baby needs.
• Breastfeeding strengthens the Immune System and protects the baby from infections and allergies.
• Breast milk is always safe, fresh, perfectly clean, just the right temperature, instantly available and is the most nutritious feeding system.

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This is one compliment that you will hear time and again after you give birth to your little bundle of joy. Then it is all about completing the necessary formalities to get discharged from hospital and head home.Once you are home, you soon discover that apart from bringing you immense joy and excitement, your newborn has also brought you the everyday challenges of taking care of yourself as a new mother.

In your endeavor to provide the best care to your baby, you may end up neglecting yourself. Remember, only a healthy mother can ensure a healthy baby. Adhering to some simple steps can bring you a load of benefits and relieve you from the stress and strain of being a new mother.