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Twice The Smiles, Twice The Love

For Teejay Sidhu, actor, film producer and radio jockey, her twin girls Bella and Vienna, taught her the importance of savouring life’s precious, fleeting moments

Postpartum Sciatica : Prevention, Causes And Its Treatment

Pregnancy and motherhood are joys beyond compare. These much-treasured moments are anxiously awaited and cherished for life. Yet these few months spent caring for your unborn child can cause a lot of distress. Dr Shweta Wadhwa and Dr Garima Trehan, specialised spine physiotherapists, QI Spine Clinic, elaborate on postpartum sciatica, and share ways to help you deal with the problem

Blooming Or Boring?

From the ‘first-scan screen-saver’ to the‘kicking commentator’, a bump-obsessed mum-to-be is a pain in the, ahem, bump. But are you one of them?

Paint My Love

Artist, social entrepreneur, and co-founder of SWOT Consultancy, Preeti Thaker Arora, talks work, love and how her daughter, Arianna, put the I-L-Y in family

A Mom's Diet By The Decade

A mother’s nutrition needs never stop changing. In part one of this series, experts at Abbott Healthcare delve into a mother’s dietary requirements to fuel her health through her 40s, 50s and beyond

What It Really Feels Like To Give Birth

It will be something like this, says mum-of-three

Life As We Know It

With an unexpected pregnancy and the subsequent birth of her baby girl Savannah, production designer Steffina Cherian, sbelieves now, more than ever, in keeping it real.

Mum, Clean Up Your Act!

Your house is full of chemicals. They are everywhere—from the paint on your wall, the dye used in your carpet, to air fresheners and more! If you are blissfully unaware of how pervasive toxic chemicals are in your life, let us warn you.

The Melody Of Motherhood

We’ve all watched her on television tackling rather funny and awkward family problems on Sumit Sambhal Lega, but off screen, Manasi Parekh-Gohil is definitely a force to be reckoned with. From her singing and acting career to her super-fun social media posts, yoga videos and even cooking escapades, she’s one supermom to keep an eye on. In an exclusive interview with M&B, she tells us all about how her life took an exciting new turn after the birth of her baby girl, Nirvi

This Mother's Day, Gift Yourself Some ‘Me Time'

Motherhood is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. After months of anticipation, you have your bundle of joy in your arms. It is an exciting, yet tiring time for you. While you and your baby are settling into a new schedule, remember to take time out for yourself, says Dr Subhashini N S, natural product innovations, DSG, The Himalaya Drug Company.

Getting Back To Work Post Maternity Leave

Pregnancy is an amazing phase and of course you lose your heart to your little baby. But you may be considering going back to work for a variety of reasons.

How To Make

While it is advisable to wait four to six weeks postpartum before resuming sexual activity, remember that a new mum feels lowered libido for weeks, and for good reason

How To Travel Pain—free With Baby On Board

Ensure A Smooth Flight With Your Infant

Choo-chooing Our Way To Delhi

Throwback to that time when we travelled by train with a three—month—old!

Have You Got New Mum Fear?

When small worries become full-on wobbles, thinking ‘suck it up’ just won’t cut it. Here’s how you can tackle that post-baby anxiety

Monsoon Skincare To Enhance Your Pregnancy Glow

Pregnancy brings with it various skincare woes. Add to that equation your growing belly the changing weather, and you’ve got yourself a rather pesky situation. Josephine Song shares a few tips and tricks to keep your skin healthy

Which Sleep Position Is Safe?

Finding a comfortable position for sleep during the last few months of pregnancy is not easy, but it could be important for you and your developing baby. Here are the best and worst sleeping positions for the third trimester...

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….

Transitioning To A Toddler Bed

Ensure a smooth sail from the cot to the bed with these simple tips

Hush, Little Baby!

Affirmative sleep talking with your baby can be a great parenting tool. Here’s how to do it

Snuggle Up?

Co-sleeping Vs independent sleeping – M&B weighs in

Swollen Ankles?

Pregnancy brings with it the aches and pains, but also those dreaded swollen feet and puffy joints. Don’t worry, there’s lots you can do to help.

Teach Your Child The Value Of Saving

There’s never a dull moment when you have kids around. They tend to say and do the darnedest things. And while watching them grow is an adventure in itself, as parents you want to make sure you give your kids the best you possibly can— education, nutrition, clothing and life skills. A big part of learning important life skills is gaining fi nancial independence and becoming responsible with money. Meenakshi Khanna, content expert at Sesame Workshop, India, demonstrates simple ways to teach your children the importance of saving from a young age.

Snack Smart

Forget three square meals a day. From the age of nine months your baby needs to fill his tummy regularly to stay happy and healthy

Taking Centre Stage

Playback singer and former B4U VJ, Khushboo Grewal’s life changed when her little superstar, Shanaya, was born.

Bonding With Your Unborn Baby

It's a universally-acknowledged fact that keeping an expectant mother happy, invariably spells happiness for her baby.

Urinary Tract Infection

“I need to wee all the time and it burns when I do—what’s going on?”

The New Rules Of Baby-Led Weaning

Speed straight to the top of the learning curve with the latest fi ndings on self-feeding.

Three's A Crowd: Getting Intimate After The Baby

Experts weigh in on what it’s like for a couple after a child is born.

The Not-So-Pretty Side Of Pregnancy

Just as with everything life has to offer, there is a flip side to pregnancy as well. The fact remains, there are a lot of negatives, that if gone noticed and left unchecked, will lead to a much bigger problems.