Being a mother in a desi family means hearing a lot of advice and criticism from our parents and elders. Although it is simple to do as you are told when you are a new mother, believing it all might be our first mistake. Here, we encourage mommies to study and research to differentiate between myths and truths. Raw honey is a miraculous food that never spoils. Honey is known as the “golden elixir of life.” It helps in the prevention …
Category: Myth Busting
The journey of a mother and a newborn is similar in that it is both beautiful and challenging as they both are learning and developing over time. Hence, moms, it is essential to be updated to provide the best care to our children. And the first step is to fight the old-school myths with some research. Newborns have different shapes of heads, but for mommies, it’s actually a million-dollar question about how to get the perfect round head for your …
As a desi mother, I am aware of the endless stream of advice you get about how to manage any problem that comes up with your baby. Moms frequently complain that their children have excessive facial or body hair. The idea that applying flour or clay on your baby’s body can help you get rid of the hair permanently is an old wives’ tale. And we’re sorry to break it to you, but the tale that rubbing clay reduces hair …
Mothers are led to believe that they should give bio-21 for teething in babies to provide them relief. However, these tablets are not recommended by FDA. …
A baby must get all his nutrition from breastmilk or formula, so there should be no introduction of solid foods before 6 months of age. …
For new mothers, I know how challenging it is to resist the stereotypes that surround the desi household. But, to be responsible mothers and provide our children with the finest upbringing possible, we need to put all these myths at rest. Today let’s look into one of the hardest yet most sensitive aspects of being a parent which is, a crying and restless baby. When babies cry, their mothers are told to give them a little bit of Panadol to …
Babies spitting food is a very normal scenario caused due to well-developed tongue thrust reflex. It gets better with time, so hang in there, mommies. …
After the birth of the baby, some mothers claim that their breasts feel empty, which is definitely not an indication of a low milk supply. …
We all know, how the phrase “more mouths more talks” gets so accurate when you become a new mom, especially in a desi household. I know, how difficult it is to seclude the myths from the facts while breastfeeding a child and the repetitive directions make it even harder. Many new mothers have frequently heard that milk does not produce for a few days following childbirth. According to popular beliefs, there is no milk in the initial days of postpartum …
Let’s bust another myth together. In an attempt to boost their milk supply, new mothers are typically told to drink water to increase milk supply. While it is beneficial to drink enough water to stay hydrated while breastfeeding, you will be surprised to know that milk production is unaffected. Let’s talk about the association between increasing breast milk production and drinking more. According to reports, nursing mothers should only drink water to slake their thirst. Thus, for women, there is no …
Working women are told that career and breastfeeding do not get along. Although it's tougher to nurse the baby while managing a career, it is not impossible. …
Today, let’s talk about whether or not sick mothers can breastfeed. Breastfeeding is one of motherhood’s most challenging and emotionally draining tasks. It can be quite taxing for mothers to be sick while caring for their children. Being a mother is an emotional roller coaster that involves delight, concern, and sadness, as well as a lot of work to put your baby’s needs first. It can be challenging to be sick as well as breastfeeding your child when you both …
Social Profiles