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 …
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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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
So, we all know that motherhood in a desi family is linked with such a large number of myths that we cannot recognize the actual facts. Every other person has to give advice and most of …
Dear All, I stayed away from the blog for a little longer than expected. The reason behind this was, I was actively engaged in weaning my baby. My baby nursed for 27 months in total, which …
When you are in the early period of motherhood and postpartum, you hear this term the most, that the baby is using you as a pacifier. Is my baby using me as a pacifier actually true? …
It’s that time when you are sick and tired of your growing belly, bearing all the symptoms of pregnancy, morning sickness, food aversions, food cravings, nausea, swollen hands and feet, dizziness, frequent urination, painful breasts, gymnastics …
Today, we are here to talk about another myth, which is really common in desi households. Usually, old ladies say that a breastfed baby is clingy to the mother. Let’s bust this myth once and for …
When you give birth to a baby the very first time, things usually don’t work. The first problem, which arises for most of the mothers is, not enough breastmilk, or as some say my milk didn’t …
It is evening, the sun is about to set. I am walking in the garden, holding Aizal in my arms and thinking about what the upcoming night will bring for us. Thinking about the night, a …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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