Year: 2021

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  BAMBI Magazine December 2021

  View PDF  Dear BAMBI members, Where has this year gone? I can’t believe it’s December already. Bangkok reopened just in time for the best part of the year—when the world is ready to celebrate some of the most memorable festivals: Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Diwali, Loy Krathong, Hanukkah, and Christmas, to mention just a few. I was […]
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  Help! My Baby Dislikes Tummy Time

  Sarah Russell, a paediatric occupational therapist, discusses why tummy time is important for your baby, and how to make it more fun and rewarding for them.By Sarah RussellFrom those early days as a newborn to when they start crawling and sitting, tummy time is an important play position for your little ones. Playing on their […]
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  Diastasis Recti: An Unknown But Common Condition

  39% of all women have diastasis recti six months after giving birth. What is it, and how do you know if you have it? Ingrid explains.By Ingrid HanifenWhat is diastasis recti? Simply put, it’s the thinning of the connective tissue that joins the abdominal muscles in the middle, or a separation of the abdominal muscles. […]
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  Holi—A Festival of Colors

  BAMBI’s Assistant Editor Ashima tells us all about Holi, a unique festival that nurtures love and bonding, and brings people of all ages together in celebration.By Ashima KapurWater splashing, people sprayed with vibrant colors, children playing with multi-colored balloons and water guns, loud music—these are all sights and sounds to see and hear during Holi […]
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  Musings of a Midwife: Dissatisfaction with Motherhood—A Hidden Taboo

  For this month’s article, midwife Emma McNerlin takes a frank look at an often experienced but unspoken truth: that motherhood is not what many of us are led to believe, and often not as much fun as we had hoped.By Emma McNerlinMotherhood is often seen as a natural progression in a woman’s life; the next […]
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  Trash to Treasure: A Step-By-Step Guide to Composting On Your Balcony

  Want to do your bit to reduce food waste?  Give composting a try with Megha’s tried and tested system that even suits apartment dwellers.By Megha JindalI avoided composting for many years. It seemed complicated and messy. What method to follow? Which bins to use? What to throw in, what to keep out? Four years ago, […]