In the last part of this series, Lakshmy Ramanathan, author of For Bumpier Times: An Indian Mother's Guide to 101 Pregnancy & Childcare Practices, helps you understand the efforts parents must take to nourish a healthy baby.
Part I: Pregnancy Quiz: Science vs Superstition
Part II: Can we feed honey to a newborn?
Part III: A newborn baby's nose is red and swollen because...
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You can find a copy of For Bumpier Times: An Indian Mother's Guide to 101 Pregnancy & Childcare Practices here.
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