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Adoption & Child Care
Dr. Vikas Ainapure M.D, D.C.H
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
