A Blog by Dr. Ramesh Bijlani This was first published on Dr. Bijlani’s blog. According to a news item published today (The Times of India, 14 June 2017, p. 1) [ … ]
Back Pain in Pregnancy
Back pain is a common complaint during pregnancy. And it’s no wonder. You’re gaining weight. You’re walking in a new way. And your hormones are relaxing the muscles and ligaments [ … ]
Emotions in Pregnancy
Early emotions Pregnancy may leave you feeling delighted, anxious, exhilarated and exhausted — sometimes all at once. Even if you’re thrilled about being pregnant, a new baby adds emotional stress [ … ]
Baby’s Development during Pregnancy and What to expect – Trimester 3 (Weeks 28 – 40)
3rd trimester Week 28: Baby’s eyes open Twenty-eight weeks into your pregnancy, or 26 weeks after conception, your baby’s eyelids are partially open and eyelashes have formed. Your baby is [ … ]
Baby’s Development during Pregnancy and What to expect – Trimester 2 (Weeks 13 – 27)
2nd trimester Two months ago, your baby was simply a cluster of cells. Now he or she has functioning organs, nerves and muscles. Find out what happens during the second [ … ]
Baby’s Development during Pregnancy and What to expect – Trimester 1 (Weeks 1 – 12)
1st Trimester Conception typically occurs about two weeks after your period begins. To calculate your due date, your health care provider will count ahead 40 weeks from the start of [ … ]
Of Love, Egoism and Attachment
A blog by Beloo Mehra “Attachment is egoism in love.” This is how Sri Aurobindo once defined attachment (The Synthesis of Yoga, CWSA, Vol. 23, p. 329). Perfect definition, if [ … ]
A Lesson in Love
A blog by Shonar “The tragedies of the heart and the body are the weeping of children over their little griefs and their broken toys. Smile within thyself, but comfort [ … ]
NATIONAL SEMINAR ON PRENATAL EDUCATION: ANCIENT INDIAN PERSPECTIVES
The National Seminar on Prenatal Education: Ancient Indian Perspectives aspires to bring together on one forum a rich diversity of insights, perspectives and approaches from Indian wisdom and medical traditions that highlight a deeper and spiritual understanding of the major aspects of human birthing (reproduction), starting from conception and development of a child, role of maternity and parenting. […]
Workshops on Menstrual Health and Hygiene: Creating Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity
As part of its larger project on Prenatal Education, SAFIC recently started an outreach programme to some local schools and colleges to create cultural sensitivity and general awareness on the [ … ]