An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
Motherhood is a dilemma . It doesn’t start when you give birth, it starts the day you realise you are a woman . The dilemma to be a mother or not. The dilemma to have kids in the 20s or wait for the 30s or what if you aren’t sure till your 40s. The dilemma... Continue Reading →
Just when you think you have all your cards sorted, your plans in order , just then , at that very moment, life throws you a googly. In the month of March 2016, my husband and I : being the meticulous travelers and planners that we are, had pre-booked a thorough 10 day trip to... Continue Reading →
You know you are a new mom when you : Check the breathing of a sleeping baby every 10 minutes . Stock up on teethers way before teething time like a warrior prepares ammunition for battlefield. Have hand sanitizer and wet wipes on every nook and corner of the house , just in case. Carefully... Continue Reading →
Those of my friends who are connected to me through social media know it well that I have lost a considerable (17 kg ) amount of weight that I had gained during my twin pregnancy in the last few months. Being post partum and bringing up twins did not leave me much time for myself... Continue Reading →
We don't experience kicks in pregnancy, we host football matches in our uterus. Leave alone the count , most of the time we don't even know which baby is kicking. We gain a usual of 20-30 kgs in pregnancy and no , we don't end up looking like Celina Jaitley . We are sometimes not... Continue Reading →
She doesnt breastfeed , how lazy of her ! She breastfeeds her 3 year old , how creepy of her ! She bottlefeeds, that's a failure! Her child is so weak , why doesn't she feed him well! Her child is so chubby, she shouldn't feed him so often , overweight is unhealthy! Her child... Continue Reading →
I know this article will reassure some and upset others , that's why this is not a guideline or a recommendation but my very own personal reasons of planning a baby in my late 20s. With women getting married in their 30 's, this is not an option for many but I would not preach... Continue Reading →
Are you pregnant ? Have you prepared your hospitalbag ? Here is a hospital bag checklist for you ; pack your stuff at 34 weeks of pregnancy, so that you don't panic at the time of labour and don't miss out on the essentials. Share with your friends who are expecting , to help them... Continue Reading →
The metamorphosis that your body goes through during pregnancy bears testimony to the power of Mother Nature. But , it can get pretty uncomfortable too. Fitting into your usual wardrobe and doing your daily chores can become rather agonising. Here is my list of 5 Must-Haves for all you mommies-to-be , to make your preggy... Continue Reading →
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