Why is my baby’s pee a weird colour?​

Babies urinate in a rainbow of colours. Fortunately, the shade of urine serves as a status report for your infant’s health. Let’s look at some common shades of pee and figure out what they mean

Pee volume in babies

Excess, lack or limited peeing can be signs of a disease. As parents, we need the tools to advocate for our babies. To do this, we’ve listed some major reasons for too little or too much pee.

Limpness in baby muscles

Babies should be active and engaged, not weak or limp. Limpness in babies is a sign of neuromuscular disease. However, timely intervention can help manage this.

Seizures and shaking in newborns

Seizures can be a sign of rare diseases. While generally uncommon, seizures are a symptom of worse to come, giving us time to assess the baby’s health. Let’s see a list of reasons.

Unveiling the Shadows: The Silent Epidemic of Rare Diseases in India​

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines rare diseases as those affecting 1 or fewer than 1 in every 1,000 people. However, definitions vary across countries, in India we do not have a standard criteria for categorizing these diseases. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) defines rare diseases as those affecting fewer than one person in a population of 2,500, while the Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI) suggests a ratio of 1 in 5,000. These conditions encompass a wide spectrum, including genetic disorders, infectious tropical diseases, rare cancers, and degenerative conditions.

Rajiv Karbhal PhD.

Dr Karbhal started his journey after his phD in Germany at the Institute of Environmental Medicine in Augsburg. His role as a Bioinformatics and IT officer helped him develop both professional skill and interest in AI and digital health.

Understanding the Challenges of Rare Disease Patients​

What is it like to live with a disease that baffles most doctors?

Infant Quiz!

How much do you know about infant care in the first 6 months? Find out and test yourself against your friends!

Hospital bag

Getting ready to give birth is already a hectic affair, why not make things easier for the future you in labour by packing these essentials ahead of time in a Hospital Bag!

Baby in the NICU? Don’t panic!

Having a newborn in the ICU can be a scary experience. While the doctors are busy caring for your child, allow us to bring you clarity about what’s going on.