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6 Month Old Baby Tips

Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MD - Paediatrics, CRT in Autism

Pediatrician•Delhi
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Breastfeeding is best for the baby and its benefits extend well beyond the paradigm of basic nutrition. Breast milk contains all the vital vitamins and nutrients, which a baby needs in the first six months of life. It is fully loaded with disease fighting substances, which protect baby from illness. Many international paediatric organisation recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and recent research reports have proven that breastfeeding is good for both mother and the baby.<...more
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Senior Residency, MD - Paediatrics, MBBS...read more

Pediatrician•Gurgaon
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Being a mother is the greatest gift to womankind. With the most amazing feeling of being a mother, comes big challenges and responsibilities. The first and foremost being, keeping the baby safe and healthy. Providing babies their best start begins with breastfeeding. Doctors around the world recommend exclusive breastfeeding to begin within the first hour of a baby s life and continue until six months.

A mother s milk has no substitute. It is packed with amazing nutritional benefits, th...more
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MD- Paediatrics & Neonatology, MBBS

Pediatrician•Gurgaon
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A baby should be breastfed for at least the first few months after birth. Breastfeeding has a number of benefits for both the mother and child. Apart from being the best source of nutrition for the baby, it also helps the mother and child bond.

Here are a few benefits of breastfeeding your baby.

Nutrition: No formula can be compared to the nutrition provided by a mother s milk. The first milk produced by a mother s breasts is known as colostrum which is rich in antibodies and ...more
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MD - Dermatology, MBBS

Dermatologist•Bangalore
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The skin of a newborn baby is very fragile. It is thin and has low pigmentation. It takes quite some time (about a year) for the epidermis to develop and function effectively. Once the baby turns one, the skin gets thicker and more immune to skin problems. Here are some common skin problems found in almost every infant.

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Diaper rash is the development of red and inflamed skin in the area under the diaper. It is recommended to check the diaper for any wetness at regular ...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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DGO, Diploma In Family planning (UK), MB...read more

Gynaecologist•Mumbai
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While the decision to breastfeed or not to is a personal one, however, it is known to have a number of benefits for both the baby and the mother. Ideally, a newborn baby should be fed only mother s milk for the first six months of his or her life. This not only provides a nutritious diet for the infant, but it can also protect the baby from a number of diseases that could affect them now and in the years to come.

Here are a few reasons a mother should breastfeed her baby

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Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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AUTLS, CCEDM, MD - Internal Medicine, MB...read more

General Physician•Faridabad
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This means that extra bodily movements or spontaneous physical activity such as pacing, tapping, shifting and wiggling can help you to lose weight easily.

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MD - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology, MBBS, DG...read more

Gynaecologist•Mumbai
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Pregnancy is a welcome change in a woman's life. She is full of hope and happiness while awaiting the birth of her bundle of joy. However, it is almost inevitable to bring up the topic of conception and leave out a host of bodily alterations or disadvantages it entails. You might eagerly wait for months in a row to conceive and once you do the signs of health issues show. Most noticeable of all other problems are the ones affecting your skin. Skin problems can be immensely predominant and widesp...more
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General Physician•Mumbai
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It just takes a second for a man to release about 1, 500 sperm cells and every day he creates about 10 millions. At such a rate, earth can be repopulated within 6 months!

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Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
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Cancer like most other diseases has the best rates of recovery with early detection and intervention. As there are no regular health screenings for blood cancer, only the awareness about the early warning signs can save your life. September is designated as the Blood Cancer Awareness Month, to ensure every individual is equipped to fight against blood cancer right from the start. Here are 4 vital facts you must know to win your fight against blood cancer.

India has the third-highest num...more
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Alternative Medicine Specialist•Bhubaneswar
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Cancer like most other diseases has the best rates of recovery with early detection and intervention. As there are no regular health screenings for blood cancer, only the awareness about the early warning signs can save your life. November is designated as the Lung Cancer Awareness Month, to ensure every individual is equipped to fight against lung cancer right from the start. Here are 4 vital facts you must know to win your fight against blood cancer.
Lung cancer is also known as pulmonary ...more
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