I love introducing food to my (then) 5 month old. I love seeing him smack his lips and try to grab food before it’s even in front of his mouth. Baby’s are super explorers and everything in their environment will play with their senses. Baby’s have a natural instinct to put EVERYTHING in their mouth.Continue reading “Healthy Habits for Baby’s First Foods”
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From Me to We – Shaheena Chowdhury’s Birth Story
“9 o’ clock sharp,” I reminded my then-husband the night before the surgery. “I’ll be there well before 9,” came back his tired voice. I put the phone away and shut my eyes. I tried hard to fall asleep, but anxiety got the better of me. I tossed and turned in the uncomfortable hospital bedContinue reading “From Me to We – Shaheena Chowdhury’s Birth Story”
Back at the Gym
9 weeks post partum and I finally ventured out to the gym with Baby Mansa. It was not easy! I was feeling super guilty and a “Bad Mom”. I judged myself super hard and it was nerve wrecking. Was I being selfish to think of myself and make Baby Mansa uncomfortable? What if he startedContinue reading “Back at the Gym”
My Birth Story
12th June 2019 We sat in the doctor’s office. My mom was on my left side, my mother law on my right side and my husband Yousuf sat next to his mother. My doctor was wearing a green silk sari, green beaded necklace and as usual has a thick layer of eyeliner on the bottomContinue reading “My Birth Story”
5 Reasons to Start Turmeric for Your Child
Children are more prone to infections and disorders since their immune system has not sufficiently been exposed and developed. Their nutritional needs are different to ours since they are growing, which is why they need the best of nutrition the world has to offer. Most of their organs are still in developmental stage such as bones,Continue reading “5 Reasons to Start Turmeric for Your Child”
Babies Can Understand Value of Hard Work
Infants try harder after seeing adults struggle to achieve a goal Date: September 21, 2017 Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Summary: A new study reveals babies as young as 15 months can learn the value of hard work. Researchers found babies who watched an adult struggle to reach two different goals before succeeding tried harderContinue reading “Babies Can Understand Value of Hard Work”
Exposure to pet and pest allergens during infancy linked to reduced asthma risk
Date: September 19, 2017 Source: NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Summary: Children exposed to high indoor levels of pet or pest allergens during infancy have a lower risk of developing asthma by 7 years of age, new research reveals. The findings may provide clues for the design of strategies to prevent asthma fromContinue reading “Exposure to pet and pest allergens during infancy linked to reduced asthma risk”
Consider this Before Starting Oral Birth Control Pills
This is a tricky subject to talk about without offending anyone. So let me say that your body is your property and you have the right to decide what goes into it. You also have the right to gain knowledge and know the truth about what goes in your body. So here is the wholeContinue reading “Consider this Before Starting Oral Birth Control Pills”
Post-Partum Hair Loss
OK mom, so you had your baby and you thought all was ok but all of the sudden your hair is acting crazy! Don’t worry, post-partum hair fall is one of those things that no one warns you about before pregnancy. So even though it comes to you asa surprise, alot of women experience itContinue reading “Post-Partum Hair Loss”
Why Mom’s Need To Prioritise Fitness & Wellbeing
It’s strikes me odd that still in this day and age we are separating the two issues of parenting and parent well being. We just don’t understand it, I think. Every time I speak about fitness and wellbeing people tend to separate the two issues and keep it far from parenting. It’s not separate atContinue reading “Why Mom’s Need To Prioritise Fitness & Wellbeing”
Marina Farook 