Adoption and Childcare

This book is a comprehensive guide covering the major concerns relating to adoptions- primarily post- adoption. While giving an overview to the adoption process and Legislation governing adoption in India, the book focuses on health- physical and mental and dwells on the medical and emotional concerns relevant to bringing up an adopted child. The book covers : - Routine Care of the Child-feeding, weaning, factors affecting growth and development and growth milestones. - Teething and Dental Development - Immunisation - Personal hygiene - Toys - Safety and Accident prevention - Medical problems-excesssive crying, fever, convulsions or, fits, Bowel disorders, loss of appetite, common colds, breathlessness, common skin problems, ENT problems, Infectious diseases, childhood emergencies. - Psychological issues - Milestones of Social Development - Learning disabilities - Revealing the fact of adoption - Non-acceptence of the child by family and friends - Search for roots In sum, the book contains relevant preliminary information preparing prospective adoptive couples/ couples who have already adopted. This book is not a priced publication. It was brought out by Vatsalya Trust, Mumbai, Copies can be obtained from: Vatsalya Trust, Bombay C/2, 32 Vijay Kunj Society, Near State Bank of India, Kanjur Marg (E), Mumbai 400 042 Ph:25782958