Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

PART 1: PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH AND THE NEWBORN

• Planning A Baby
• Pregnancy
• Making Preparations
• Labour And Delivery
• Management Of The Newborn In Hospital
• Normal Variations In A Newborn
• Care Of The Newborn
• Holistic Bonding With Your Unborn Child 
  Guest Article by Dr. Geetanjali Shah

PART 2: THE GROWING YEARS — FROM INFANCY TO ADOLESCENCE

• Normal Growth And Development
• Immunisation
• Behaviour At Different Ages
• Meeting The Emotional Needs Of Children
• Learning And Schooling
• Getting Your Child Ready to Read
  Guest Article by Dr. Vibha Krishnamoorthy
• Parenting Adolescents
  Guest Article by Dr. M. K. C. Nair

PART 3: FEEDING INFANTS, YOUNG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

• Feeding The Newborn And Infants
• Feeding Young Children
• Food For Adolescents
• The Food Pyramid
• Healthy Food Habits
  Guest Article by Karen Anand

PART 4: KEEPING YOUR CHILD HEALTHY

• Choosing A Paediatrician
• Proper Use of Medicines
• Home Remedies
• A First Aid Kit
• The A-Z of Childhood Illnesses
• Psychological Concerns
• Managing a Hospital Stay
• Emergencies
• Prayer and your Child’s Health
  Guest Article: Dr. Jer Master
• Nature Cure In Child Care 
  Guest Article: Dr. Anand Gokani
• Homoeopathy: A Gentle Complementary System of Medicine
  Guest Article: Dr. Sunil Anand
• Ayurveda and Child Care 
  Guest Article: Dr. Ashwinikumar A. Raut
• Congenital Heart Disease (CHD): Frequently Asked Questions
  Guest Article: Dr. Bharat Dalvi

PART 5: KEEPING YOUR CHILD HAPPY AND SAFE

• Healthy Habits
• Family Issues
• Prevention Of Accidents
• Keeping Children Entertained 
• Spending The Holidays Together

Subject Index

11 February, 2013