Few of my friends are always worried about their child's growth. Natasha always keeps me asking why her daughter is not gaining weight and why she falls sick again and again. The worms are parasites which feed off the host’s body and eventually result in malnutrition, affecting the healthy growth of the child. Worms may get entry into abdomen and create health problems . Though all age groups can get worms, kids are more susceptible. Worms in abdomen can affect the appetite and ultimately growth of a child. When a child is not eating properly we assume he is showing tantrums or too busy in playing and ignore it but it can be worms those are troubling the stomach. When to suspect worms? Itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night Redness around the bottom area Restlessness due to itching Difficulty in falling asleep Visible worms – small, white and 8-13 mm long (often mistaken for bits of toilet paper!) ...
Breast milk is Elixir of life. The importance of breast milk is well known to everyone. Every baby should get exclusive breast feeding for first 6 months of life. It reduces the infections and mortality rate in newborns. Preparing for breast feeding : From the 7 th month of pregnancy, slowly massage the nipples with oil, this will raise them and further gentle stretching will prevent retracted nipples. New mothers come across many problems regarding breast feeding, some of them are- 1) Cracked nipples: This is a painful condition due to incorrect attachment. Thrush or dry skin may also cause cracked nipples. Remedy : The baby should latch properly. Check baby's positioning- the bottom part of your areola underneath your nipple should be in baby's mouth. U se soft plastic nipple shield if nipple is cracked Start breastfeeding on the breast not affected If bleeding is present, stop dire...