Panch Phoran (Bengali Five Spice)

Bengali cuisine is unique due to the aroma and flavor of the blend of spices known as "panch phoran". "Panch" means "five" and "phoran" is "flavor" or "spice", hence the common translation Bengali Five-Spice.
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Everything you must know about Contraception

With a population of about seven billion, this world surely needs a comprehensive contraceptive culture in place. Contraception is effective when one has the awareness of various forms of contraceptives and their usages. Lack of knowledge and the belief i
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Importance of Breast feeding

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is celebrated every year from August 1-7 in more than 120 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. It commemorates policies by the World Health Organization and the United Natio
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Breast Feeding - Awareness and Importance

Breastfeeding is the finest gift any mother can give her infant. However there are millions of infants dispossessed of this advantage. This is because of many factors (physical, social or economical) which force mothers to use formula milk.
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Tips for Nursing Mother

Breast milk is the only nourishment for a new born. Exclusive breast feeding is advised in initial months of new born. WHO has defined "Exclusive breast feeding" as giving no other food or drink not even water except breast milk to infant.
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Losing Weight While Nursing

Motherhood is a wonderful phase. The demands of a new baby are tremendous and in all that taking care of, the new mom can get ‘neglected’. Of all things to get back as usual, fitting in to old favorite clothes is the top-most thing on her
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World Breastfeeding Week 2010 (Aug 1 - Aug 7)

Expectant mothers often fret over whether they should breastfeed or rely on bottled formula for their baby’s nutrition. Although whether or not to breastfeed is a parent’s decision, it cannot be denied that breastfeeding has many advantag
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