Malnutrition is a significant problem in pregnant women, especially in developing countries. Before pregnancy, women need nutritious and safe diets to establish sufficient reserves for pregnancy. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, energy and nutrient needs increase. Meeting them is critical for women’s health and that of their child – in the womb and throughout early childhood....
Malnutrition, characterized by a deficiency of essential nutrients leading to deteriorating health, can arise from various conditions or circumstances. In many developing countries, chronic malnutrition is prevalent due to insufficient access to food....
Nutritional security is vital for the development of any country. Vitamin A deficiency, goitre, undernutrition and obesity are some common nutritional problems of India....
The discomfort produced by the illness and need for hospitalization alerts the nurses and to be vigilant in detecting and treating sleep disturbances. ...
Sleep disturbance increases during pregnancy. Most pregnant women get affected one-quarter in the first trimester (first 3 months) of pregnancy to over two-thirds by the end of the third trimester (7 months to 9 months). The most common sleep disorder during pregnancy is insomnia. ...
Sleep Disorders can affect the quality and quantity of sleep or may cause difficulty in maintaining normal wakefulness. ...
Sleep is a fundamental necessity for all of us. Sleep requirements vary with age and between individuals...
The 79th CHAI AGBM and National Health Conference was held from 16th to 18th September 2022 at Rajagiri Hospital, Kerala. The theme of the event was “Post COVID Healthcare – Challenges and opportunities.” Board members from the CHAI national board and 11 regional units participated in the three-day event. Thematic speakers shared their expertise on the...
Most of us are involved in compassionate acts in our daily lives, as a parent, sibling, colleague, neighbour and so on. Some of us are fortunate to be a little more reflective and cherish the joy that comes from compassionate acts....
The theme of this year’s celebration is : A trust-based relationship to guide care for the sick...