World Prematurity Day is observed on 17th November of each year to raise the awareness of preterm birth and the concerns related to preterm babies and their families. Premature birth is the major cause of death in children under five years of age. Let’s discuss a few important questions related to Preterm deliveries.    The global theme for World Prematurity Day 2020 is: Together for babies born too soon – Caring for the future 1. What

Autism Autism is  a neurodevelopmental disorders that can affect language skills, behavior, social interactions and the ability to learn. Symptoms Avoids eye contact and/or physical contact Has delayed speech Gets upset if there is change in routine Excessive body movements  Has obsessive interests and experiences perseveration Struggles with nonverbal cues Has sensory processing issues Research says the symptoms of autism may be linked to genetics. Diagnosis Parents or caregivers concerned that their child may have

Raising a child and that too for the first time is exciting as well as challenging. As parents, you learn a lot along with your child. Constant strife towards learning and unlearning makes it an enriching journey. The growth of a child refers to physical changes in height, weight, and other body changes. As well as emotional and social changes. Changes like hair growth, teething, variation in height and weight and puberty are all a

Meeting your baby for the first time is magical, although it’s likely he or she will turn your life upside down for some time. Newborn babies are bound to be fussy due to a huge shift in their environment. Here is an excerpt from a video interview of Dr M.Chandra Sekhar, MD (Paediatrics), India’s Premier Institute AIIMS (New Delhi) on newborn babies, and methods to handle them with ease during the first 6 months of