"Valikudha? Pump panni kodu." (Does it hurt? Pump and give in a bottle.)
In our culture, we say Mulaipāl (Colostrum) is like liquid gold for baby’s immunity. Don't throw it away thinking it is dirty! As soon as the baby is born (within 1 hour), put the baby on your chest. Let him search for the mulaik kāram . This first thick milk is baby’s first vaccine. "Valikudha
You are not a cow. You are not a feeding machine. You are a human being who just performed a miracle. Don't throw it away thinking it is dirty
Apply a few drops of your own breast milk to the area; it has natural healing properties. This first thick milk is baby’s first vaccine
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"Baby is crying. Give him Paani (Water) or Glucose D." (Newborns must get only mother's milk for 6 months.)
One of the most trusted remedies. You can soak a teaspoon of seeds overnight and drink the water in the morning or add them to Vendhaya Dosa and dals. Garlic (Poondhu): Often cooked in milk ( Poondhu Paal ) or added generously to Milagu Kuzhambu