A must buy for Pregnant Women. Review on Penguin India Guide To Child Care, The - RK Anand

This book is by the author Dr. R. K. Anand. He is the seniormost paediatrician and Head of the department of paediatrics and Neonatology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai.

Penguin Indian Guide To Child Care is the best guide for expectant parents It guides u from pregnancy to adolescence, emotional needs of children, feeding of infants & older children, growth & development, prevention & management of childhood illnesses & behaviour problems. The topics covered are: Parental care of the mother, including diet & rest.

Vegetarian food as a complete diet in pregnancy. Baby-friendly hospitals. Breastfeeding, detailed questions & answers about problems faced during breastfeeding. Fresh, natural foods for the feeding of infants. Complete care of the newborn, including bath, massage, immunization chart, sleep, check-ups, postpartum blues,etc.

Healthy habits & Sleeping habits of babies. Entertainment of child. Prevention of Accidents. Home remedies for simple illnesses.

Find the right doctor for ur child. Proper use of medicines. Learning & Schooling of ur child, including, nursery, school, boarding school, health education, sex education.

Problems of younger and older children related to family disturbances like Divorce, adoption, Daydreaming, Homosexuality, Masturbation, Sexual Abuse, Step Parents, Toilet Training, Suicide, Twins, etc. When is hospitalization needed for the child.

I bought this book just one day in advance of my baby birth, on advice of my friend Seema.

I am very grateful to her & Dr. Anand for giving the best guidance for my baby. When I read the book, I wished I should have bought it earlier, so that till my delivery I would have been an expert in handling my child. I would sincerely advice all women who r expecting a child to buy this book & take full advantage for urself & ur special one to come.