Guides for pregnancy, newborns and the fourth trimester
Most of what you find online about pregnancy and newborns was written for hospitals and homes in another country. These are written for families here — plain, specific, and honest about what nobody warns you about.
Preparing for deliveryWhat to pack in your hospital bag for delivery: the complete checklist
Hospital bag checklist for delivery in India: the essentials to pack for you, the baby and whoever stays overnight — and what the hospital already provides.
15 min read
Preparing for deliveryWhat to buy for a newborn before delivery: the complete shopping checklist
A complete newborn shopping checklist for India: what to buy before delivery, how much of it, what relatives will bring anyway, and what not to buy at all.
13 min read
The first weeksWhat does a newborn actually need in the first 30 days?
What a newborn needs in the first 30 days — feeding, sleep, nappies, cord care, jaundice and warmth — plus the danger signs that mean call the doctor now.
18 min read
The first weeksWhat to expect in the first week home with a newborn
What really happens in the first week home with a newborn — the first night, day-three milk and tears, your own recovery, and when to call the doctor.
21 min read
Before the birthHow to prepare for breastfeeding before your baby is born
How to prepare for breastfeeding before your baby arrives — what to learn, what to ask the hospital, who to line up, and the nipple preparation you can skip.
16 min read