Parenting

Bone is a living tissue, constantly changing throughout our lives with bits of old bone being removed and replaced by new bone by taking up and releasing calcium & other minerals. This is a cycle influenced by many factors such as our genes, gender, hormones related to growth & puberty, diet, exercise habits and certain diseases. During childhood and adolescence, …

Introduction Families with neurodiverse children account for a significant proportion of households worldwide, and their presence has profound implications for the entire family’s well-being. Having a neurodivergent child in the family can significantly impact family dynamics and pose unique challenges, particularly in providing adequate support for the special needs child. However, despite its importance, there remains a significant knowledge gap …

Her hands shaking uncontrollably, holding her maths paper completely soaked in tears, seconds away from it tearing into pieces. Voices running in her mind making her fear for her life. She bawled her eyes out in between the loud and petrifying screams of her parents, regretting having her parents involved in her studies. The only thoughts going on in her …

Children fall sick regularly. As they grow up, start going to school and have exposure to other kids and new environments, sickness becomes a regular feature. The child falls sick, you take them to the doctor, follow the instructions and they get better. Sadly, it is not this simple for autoimmune diseases. Has your child been recently diagnosed with an …

Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is the most common food allergy in babies.  Though cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is increasingly being diagnosed in the Western countries, there is scanty data from India. The incidence of CMPA is estimated to be 2-7.5% in the first year of life. As cow’s milk is part of staple diet in Indian mothers and …

Fertility preservation is an emerging field that provides the opportunity to maintain reproductive health to all those who have to receive medical treatment or want to preserve their gametes to postpone childbearing, age related fertility preservation. What is egg freezing??? Egg freezing is a type of fertility preservation, also known as mature oocyte cryopreservation, is a method to save women’s …

Are you suffering from infertility issues? You are not alone. One issue that many couples experience worldwide is infertility. Seeking the advice of seasoned specialists who can give you the attention and support you need to realize your dream of parenthood is crucial. We at Imprimis IVF are here to support you as you navigate the difficulties of infertility. Our …

“Behavioural and emotional issues worsened in children of all age groups post-pandemic,” said Dr Samir Dalwai at the 20th Foundation Day of New Horizons Child Development Centre (NHD) The Centre treated more than 15,000 children with developmental and behavioural issues to date Mumbai: Delays in the areas of communication/language, motor skills, problem-solving, or social and adaptive behavior are some of …

We hardly ever realize it, but subconsciously we all love to hear stories. And kids are no exception to that. We like stories, as it activates our curiosity, imagination and the urge to explore and discover something new. As adults, we gorge on stories everyday through internet, TV, print media and even gossips shared by friends and acquaintances. As stories …

As a new mother, breastfeeding one of the most significant activities that helps you provide nutrition to your child and eventually becomes your second nature. It becomes your moments of joy when you snuggle and feed the baby and enjoy its cooing and movements. While you continue to do so, you may not have thought of a particular timeline as …