Breastfeeding Issues: Every New Mum Faces

Nursing mums need not face these three problems anymore. With everything they already have going on, wouldn’t it be awesome if they didn’t need to contest with these top complaints? Read on to know how you too can seek liberation from these annoying issues

Night Feeds

Master the art of filling up your youngster with milk and getting the pair of you back to sleep, pronto!

Having The Talk: The Role Of Family In Breastfeeding

Why is it that some women choose to breastfeed, while other opt for formula? A family’s role in the care and nurture of a baby can play a big part in that decision. Dr Preeti Gangan explains the importance of a family’s support and encouragement when it comes to nursing

Travelling with Kids? 8 Simple Rules to Follow

If your excitement over travel plans seems to have died down, only because you’re worried about keeping a handle on things, Nidhi Batra, co-founder and director, Nirvana Excursions, shares a few pointers to make travelling a whole lot easier on yourself

A New Lease On Love

For typical Bombay girl and former Public Relations Executive, Preeti Bhavnani, life with two daughters Samaira and Inayah, has certainly given her a new understanding of that emotion

‘App'y Baby!

There are a number of apps that have helped parents entertain, educate and inspire their children. We take a look at some of them

How I Planned My Son's 4th Birthday

Delhi-based Deep Gupta, founder and onwer of Media Milestone, a brand management fi rm, shares his rare and rather precious experience of being ‘Party Planner’ for his son, Ayaan’s, Disney-themed birthday bash

First Love

You’re the very first person your baby will have a relationship with, and your love will help build her world

Breathe, Relax & Push!

We have often heard the saying, ‘No pain, no gain’. And, it is no longer just to motivate you to exercise. Undoubtedly, millions of women have accepted the inevitable of pain during the birthing process and have gotten used to it. Fortunately, with the right technique and method, you could do-away with the pain and have a joyous experience of bringing your bundle of joy into the world. M&B tells you everything you need to know about this technique—HypnoBirthing

Caring For Your Teeth During Pregnancy

Now that you’re expecting, you know that there’s going to be some pretty big changes in your body. And while you’re already geared up with that healthy meal plan and pregnancy fitness routine, did you know that oral hygiene can also contribute to a healthy pregnancy? Changes in hormone levels can increase the risk of oral health issues, including gum disease and pregnancy tumors, seen as small round raised areas on the gums. While you wait for your little one to arrive, here are a number of things you should know to keep your mouth healthy writes Dr Devaiah Mapangada, CMO, MobiDent

Get Set To Get Pregnant

If you are trying to get pregnant, we have some great advice from specialists to help get you on your way

Understanding Baby Blues: How Happy Is Motherhood?

The beautiful experience of childbirth is not only about first kicks, sweet loud cries and embracing those tiny miracles. It is also a strenuous time filled with anxiety, emotional upheavals, fear and trepidation

Help Him Get Back To Sleep Faster

This simple little tweak will speed your baby’s return to the Land of Nod in the middle of the night….

Dealing With A Lost Pregnancy As A Couple

There’s no greater loss than the loss of a child, and while there’s nothing you can do to change what’s happened, it’s better to understand that it’s as big a loss for your partner, as it is for you. We recommend you read on to know more...

What Your Period Can Tell You About Your Health

Your menstrual cycle can be an invaluable source of information about your health. It can indicate whether you have a gynaecological condition that needs attention and even guide you to make fertility-related decisions such as when to get pregnant or what kind of birth control is best for you. Simona Terron spoke to Dr Gayatri Rao, gynaecologist and obstetrician at Women’s Hospital, Khar in Mumbai. She’s diagnosed and successfully treated several patients with reproductive health issues in her 13 years of practice

If You're Bottle Feeding...Your Four-Step Plan

As you shake your baby’s bottle to mix the formula into the water, you’re inadvertently incorporating air into the liquid.

Doing It The Danish Way

Find out why cuddles and cushions will help you and your baby live happily ever after

Single In The City

In a society where single parenthood is simultaneously frowned at and pitied upon, how do single mums cope? Aarti Pathak speaks to a few to find out.

You May Breathe Easy Now...

Even something as simple as breathing the right way can prove to be a great help to pull you through the highs and lows of pregnancy. M&B takes a closer look at therapies like meditation and hypnosis, which promise relaxation.

Why Pets Make Kids Healthy

Contrary to what you may have heard, adding a furry or feathered member to your family can be a wonderful thing. Moreover, it comes with the added bonus of boosting self-esteem, lowering stress levels for everyone in the family, but most importantly, they can teach your little a great deal about love.

Pregnancy Workout: The Safest Way To Get Moving

LET’S be honest, how many of us really find the time in our packed schedules to join a fitness class or make use of that gym membership? The answer is not the lot of us.

Do Dads Belong In The Delivery Room?

Times are changing and one of the places you see this change is in the labour room. An increasing number of fathers are now witness to the birth of their children and are proving to be support systems unlike any other, for the most part.

Look Who's Talking!

From physical attributes to personality traits, you don’t have to wait to see how your baby will turn out. Get a glimpse into her future right now!

Let Me Entertain You

Monsoon showers are all very well—but have you and your tot got stir crazy? Follow our top suggestions for indoors fun on a rainy day

Financial Wisdom: Securing Your Child's Future

Financial planning for your child’s future can seem like rocket science. It is, in fact, easy, if you have certain basic thoughts in place

A Tale Of Two Cities

Dolly Bhatter, 31, Founder, Brand N Buzz, a PR firm in Mumbai, talks about the importance of having a supporting family when it comes to being an entrepreneur, and finding quality time to spend with her son, Amay

Life After Baby: The Postpartum Recovery Period

In this pregnancy class, Sonali Shivlani takes you through what to expect when getting back to your regular routine, after the birth of your bundle of joy

I Demand 'Boodies!'

Would you let your baby dictate how long you breastfeed for? Mum Gia Milinovich shares her experience

Time To Reflect

Weeks or even years after you have given birth, talking through your experience with a midwife can help put to rest any concerns you may have

One Bump Or Two?

Is your family complete or are you broody for another baby? Here’s how to work out what’s right for you.