Meenakshi Krishnan
I believe that correct information and a strong will to improve one's quality of life are key to good health. Hence, as a writer and a doctor committed to improving the health of children, I write on topics that commonly concern parents.
I am an American Board certified pediatrician practising since 2000. I have specialised in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma. I have two sons, who have greatly influenced and shaped my life and career.
My experience as a mother has also taught me a great deal about chidren's food and emotional requirements. As a result, my first book was about Breastfeeding issues and common problems faced by nursing mothers.
My greatest concern today is that our lifestyles are becoming more and more mechanised, artificial and sedentary. This can negatively impact our children's lives. Childhood is a formative and vulnerable period and all help given to children at this crucial stage can shape a favorable future.
Latest Articles
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Diet Tips for the Nursing Mother
The breastfeeding mother should consume a balanced diet adequate in fluids and calories to compensate for those secreted in milk and those used to make milk.
Aug 25, 2009
- Meenakshi Krishnan
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Breast Infection in Nursing Mothers
Breast infections are common in nursing mothers in the first few months after delivery. Cracked nipples allow bacteria from the baby's mouth to pass into mother's breast.
Aug 25, 2009
- Meenakshi Krishnan
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Eczema in Children - What Parents Need to Know
Eczema is the most common chronic relapsing disease young children. It is characterised by dry and itchy skin patches.
Aug 22, 2009
- Meenakshi Krishnan
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