Maa Hoon Na

Yaad hai mene humare pehle episode mein kaha tha ki “Maa banna Bachhon ka khel nahi hai!”. Well, although that is still true par ek sach ye bhi hai ki aap sabne meri is motherhood journey ko kafi easy bana diya. Perhaps, just a heart felt Thank you to you all! Mujhe sunne ke lie aur itna kuch sikhane ke liye. It's a Goodbye for now! Until next time

'Mera bachha toh kuch khata nahi hai' is a common statement every mother has said at some point or the other. Is it really the child's problem or the parent's obsession? And how to deal with persistent picky eating? All this and more on this episode with RJ Ruchi.

Have you been constantly questioning your parenting, do you more often than not find yourself unnecessarily bickering with your partner or having anger outbursts? Then you might be facing Mom Burnout. Listen to this episode with RJ Ruchi to figure out the symptoms of it and ways to deal with it.

This might be one of the most controversial episodes I have ever released. We know anything in excess is bad, but should we completely ban junk food from our children's lives? Listen to this episode to know what I learned from my experiences.

We all get very excited when someone we know delivers a baby. But before you go and visit the newborn and the new parents, you must know about a few ground rules that must be followed by any relatives or friends be it the closest of them all. Listen to this episode to find out about them and more.

In this episode of Maa Hoon Na, RJ Ruchi is back with something useful and interesting facts about a mother and a child. As all mother knows, first two birthday's of your baby are the most special ones, because that birthday celebration is not only for them, but also for mothers. So, tune in to know more about this birthday celebration ideas of your child.

Festive season is here and we all want our kids to enjoy every moment of it, but we won't be able to do it with them being overwhelmed or cranky. Listen to this episode where Rj Ruchi gives 10 quick tips to a happy festive season with your kids.

One of the most difficult and most emotional part of being a mother is weaning your child off breastfeeding. Like all good things come to an end, this also must at some point. What is the right time and right way to go about it? Listen to this episode to find out the 8 most important tips and tricks to make it as easy a transition as possible!

Parenthood

While we all have a list of things we want to buy for our Lil ones, lemme help you make a list of things that you must NOT BUY for your little ones. Marketing these days is so brutal and in your face that it creates a fake urgency and need to buy unnecessary items. Through this episode, RJ Ruchi reminds you of your priorities and helps you save some moolah!

Doodh Doodh Doodh DoodhBrief - we all remember the song Doodh Doodh Doodh Doodh, Doodh hai wonderful pi sakte ho roz Glassful! But kya sach me daily Glassful Doodh peena zaruri hai? And what else can we add to our children's diet if they don't accept milk? Or should we just force it and shove a glass full through their systems? Find Rj Ruchi talk about all this and more in today's episode of "Maa Hoon Na" 

Monsoon Care for babiesBrief - as beautiful and as romantic a weather you might find monsoon to be, you wouldn't like it a bit if you are a new mother that too living in Mumbai. Listen to this episode by Rj Ruchi to know some tips and tricks on taking care of your babies this monsoon, So that ye monsoon ka mausam phirse awesome lagne lage.

It's funny how everyone takes care of a newborn baby, at least someone will definitely take care of a new mom but no one takes care of the marriage that led to this baby! It's like tumhara kaam abhi khatam hua. What are the major issues you face after having a baby and how can you resolve them? All this and more with RJ Ruchi on this episode of Maa Hoon Na.

Well we know how difficult it is to eat in peace at home as a new parent, forget going to restaurants and finishing a plate! Going to our fav restaurants to have our all-time fav meal Has become a thing of our past! Taking our tiny Lil monster to a restaurant was both a dream and a nightmare for me at the same time. But I have figured out a few tricks to make it a fun memorable trip every time we eat out. Hope this episode helps you get an evening of fun and frolic without any toddler tantrums.

Topic:- Separation AnxietyBrief - Goodbyes are never easy. Be it with adults or babies! Separation anxiety is real and affects almost all new parents sometime or the other. How can you put your babies and your emotions in check and make it easier to bid goodbye to your child for however long you may be gone? Listen to this episode to find some tips and tricks to tackle this situation. 

As much as we love all the cooing, baa baaing and babbling of our babies, truth is that we all are so restless to hear them talk! Say their first words, listen to the precious Maa from their mouths! Even though every child is different and will hit milestones at their own pace, there are still some ways by which you can encourage your babies to start talking! So in this episode Rj Ruchi talks about making babies talk! Let's make this episode the talk of the town!

We cannot deny the fact that our children and technology are going to walk hand in hand and progress together in the future. Keeping the kids away from social media completely and shutting the web down is not an option. How much is too much? What is OK and what is not? What are the pros and cons of technology and social media? All this and more in today's episode with RJ Ruchi.

The last week or 10 days have been really difficult for me. With the increasing work responsibilities and the overwhelming mom duties, I was constantly on the edge. I found myself snapping at small irrelevant things. This phase made me realise that there are certain things that all Moms need to Hear and remember! Things that we know already but often forget! If you also have been feeling on the edge and overwhelmed then listen to this episode full of reaffirmations!

We are desi mothers sometimes get so one-track-minded, obsessed, and stuck with our thoughts that we often don't realize that there might be genuine, understandable, logical reasons behind our children not eating enough food. Today in this episode RJ Ruchi tries to track down these few common reasons that lead to bad eating habits!

While mothers need all the care and support after the birth of a child, we often forget that father's need some of it too. Did you know father's can also go through a phase of postpartum depression, listen to this episode with RJ Ruchi to understand the symptoms of the same and to also find out about ways that a father can bond with the child and make this journey of fatherhood a Lil better and fun.

This Mother's Day let's decode Mom blogging, the trendiest profession in today's times! How do you get into it? Who is it for? How do you make money off it? How much can you make? All this and more with one of the biggest Mom Bloggers of India Prerna Sinha while she talks about her blog @maaofallblogs with our very own Mom Blogger cum podcaster Rj Ruchi!

Have you often had your elders or other people tell you that a good massage is only when the baby screams and cries so hard that he turns red? If yes then it's time for you to turn red with anger and shut everyone off. Listen to this episode by Rj Ruchi where she busts age-old myths related to baby massage!

As the name suggests the process of teething or as I call it Teeth Yatra can be so so though on the kids as well as the parents ki iske baad teerth Yatra pe nikal jaane ka mann karta hai! What are the common symptoms of teething, how can you ease the pain for your little ones and yourself, what to buy what not to buy, how to deal with the Gum that these teeth bring upon everyone

How??? How do people fit into their pre pregnancy jeans a month after delivery? How???? If this sawaal is bothering you as well then you must listen to this podcast to get some tips and tricks to aid postpartum Weight-loss and also to get help making realistic goals and achieving them in due course of time! Tune in for more.

Just because something bad happens to everyone doesn't mean it stops getting difficult or being bad! Postpartum Hair Loss is one of those things which makes a new mother feel so terrible but all that people end up telling you is Arey ye to sabke sath hota hai. It just adds to the misery! If your hair is also here and everywhere then listen to this one by our new mummy Rj Ruchi, to know about ways to take care of your shedding hair!

After the love that we all mothers feel towards our babies, if there is one common emotion that every mother in every generation has felt for sure, it is Mom Guilt! Am i doing enough, Am i feeding enough, Am i present enough, Am i involved enough, AM I ENOUGH!!! Haven't we all had these thoughts at some point or the other? Here in this episode Anjali Vira also known as The sassy Mom on Instagram, joins Rj Ruchi to discuss her experiences and tips to make the feeling of Mom Guilt a lil better.

This episode is a continuation to the previous episode where we spoke about how We have all been through situations where age old traditions have been forced upon us or we have been confused if the old wives tales being told to us and taught to us new moms hold any value or not. So tune in with Dr. Sanchi rastogi (MBBS MD Pediatrics) and Rj Ruchi once again in this episode to bust some baby myths and ensure that we choose ways that are safer and healthier for both baby's physical self and mom's mental health!

We have all been through situations where age-old traditions have been forced upon us or we have been confused if the old wives' tales being told to us and taught to us new moms hold any value or not. So listen to Dr. Sanchi Rastogi (MBBS MD Pediatrics) who joins RJ Ruchi in this episode to bust some baby myths and ensure that we choose safer and healthier ways for both baby's physical self and mom's mental health!

In this episode hear Rj Ruchi in conversation with the very inspiring Neha Kare kanabar - Founder of world's biggest Mom Community "Unimo" and the winner of Nationwide awards for under 50 Business and corporate leaders as they talk about the journey of building the most supportive mom community on facebook, the importance of being a Financially independent mother and ways to manifest money in their lives!

If you thought that breastfeeding your child was difficult then you haven't experienced weaning yet! The journey of starting solids comes with its own list of problems and confusions. What to give, when to give, how many times to give, how much to give and so on. Find the answers to all this and more on this episode where Instagrammer and certified child Nutritionist Sonali joins Rj Ruchi to talk about making eating a fun and fulfilling experience for both Mom and Baby!

Every parent wants the best for their child, the best nutrition, the best environment and the best education. Let's start young and make them self dependent by following the Montessori way of learning. What exactly is Montessori and how can you follow their school of thought right from the birth of your child? Find the answers to all these questions and more with Montessori educator Vidya who joins Rj Ruchi on this episode of Maa hoon na.

Everyone talks about different ways to bond with your child when he/she is inside your womb. so much for garbha shahtra! But what about after their birth? All of a sudden you have this new person who is a part of your life, with a very little understanding of ways to bond with them. Catch the founder of Anmol Baby Carriers Rashmee Bhatia Gajra with Rj Ruchi as they chat about various ways in which you can bond with your baby and give them a great foundation from the beginning!

As children we used to be so excited about traveling by train, but as parents all this excitement turns into nervousness when you are making travel plans by train with your lil humans! Catch Neha Rankawat a fellow toddler Mommy talk about how she aced a recent train journey with her 2 year old son!

If there is something that new parents are the most excited about and at the same time the most scared about, it has to be traveling with Toddlers! In this episode, Mithila Mehta, a mother of a 16-month-old and the owner of a rather famous Instagram handle @blw.baby joins me to share her experience of a 24-hour flight trip with her daughter. Listen to this episode to gain some valuable insights and tips.

You think you are lucky that your child is already sleeping through the night at 3 months of age until the first sleep regression hits you at 4 months of age and all your hopes and dreams (sleep

This has to be one of the most imp episodes to date, as it deals with a problem that every parent faces but trust me, more than it being a child problem its the problem of parents and their false expectations regarding the quantity and frequency of meals a child should be consuming. To bust all these myths and help your child develop a better relationship with food Rj Ruchi has invited Jinal Pasad, a leading child nutritionist to be a speaker on this episode!

The first few weeks of motherhood might be very very hard! It might feel like the time has stopped! Everything is so slow. But trust me it's the opposite of that! Welcome to the most dramatic year in human life. Where the brain expands and becomes double in size, weight triples itself and those Lil first steps are engraved in our hearts forever! Let's talk about baby milestones in the first year and how to avoid comparing them with others.

We have all been fed the traditional way but are forever ready to learn something new, something better right! What is the whole halla around BLW? is it really worth all the stress? Does it really make a baby an independent eater from the beginning? or is it just another social media FAD? Get answers to all these and more in this episode with me Rj Ruchi where Celeb mom blogger and famous actor Anchal Sabharwal joins me to share her experiences of weaning and starting solids the BLW way.

Baby blues,postpartum depression, Postpartum psychosis, what are all these terms? How are they different? How common is it to feel a little blue and sad after delivering a baby? How can you deal with it? All this and more with my most special guest ever to be featured on this Podcast! A social counselor, psychologist, professor and most importantly wo jo meri "Maa Hai na" Mrs. Anila Gangrade!

Whoever thought that the gestational period is the most difficult part of having a baby or labour or delivery is, did not know about what is coming up next! The most difficult part of being a mother is hands down getting back to your normal life, understanding your individuality again, prioritizing yourself again. In this episode, RJ Ruchi Speaks with the National HR head of Fever FM Network - Suchita Dantre who answers all your queries as she tries to calm down and provide all the encouragement and support to all the new super moms out there.

The Hardest part of pregnancy comes after your third trimester, the fourth trimester! When parents legit turn into nocturnal animals. So much for watching Rahul Roy's Junoon! Haha! Joining me, Rj Rangeeli Ruchi in this episode is the very famous Baby Sleep Consultant Amrita. Listen to her talk about appropriate awake windows, nap schedules, sleep inducing techniques for babies and more!

Why is breastfeeding so important? Why is formula feeding looked down upon? Isn't there too much pressure on new moms to breastfeed? What if I can't breastfeed? What if the baby doesn't latch properly? In this episode Dr. Manisha Gogri (An International Board certified Lactation consultant and the Secretary of breastfeeding promotion network of India- Maharashtra) joins RJ Ruchi to answer all your queries on breastfeeding and formula feeding! Listen Up!

Does this episode even need an introduction? Let's talk about the most fun part of becoming a new mommy, getting your hands on all those tiny Lil outfits for your Lil lady or gentleman! Listen to the founder and owner of the shopping portal 'A Charmed Life' - Aarti Kapoor talk about all the necessary buys and the don't buy on this episode with Rj Ruchi! Get ready to empty your pockets you all!