Dr. Grace Lalana Christopher, President & Founder CEO,‘New Gen Parenting’ is a qualified Pediatrician having graduated for both under and post-graduation from the esteemed institute of Christian Medical College & Hospital Vellore, India.
She is also a mother of two, with ‘hands on’ experience in parenting, with a wealth of specialized knowledge concerning the healthy growth and development of children of all ages and authored several books covering all aspects of ‘New Gen Parenting’ to meet the requirements of the modern children aimed at specific developmental age groups right from the time of birth up to adolescence to young adulthood.

The present scenario and fast moving pace of life gives parents the advantage of knowing the scientific basis and right approach in parenting techniques and child rearing methods thus doing the right thing the first time around, making the task of parenting pleasure. These ‘Happy, Healthy Child’ books covers all aspects of child rearing and should be read by all parents, teachers and those involved in the care of children of all ages.

Her latest publication includes a book of over 80 poems and quotes on lifestyle goals titled “Life Style Goals Book of Poetry and Paintings” with nuggets of information for all ages to lead healthier, happy lives lifting one to higher grounds to being better humans. After publishing several original, cutting edge research papers that will change the approach to newborn care.

Other medical books authored include ‘Recent Advances in Perinatology with Special Reference for Ethnicity’ published for the first time in the world perinatal definitions for ethnic Asian population comprising over 7 billion of the world’s population of 8 billion, India being the most populous country in the world can set guidelines for the wellbeing of the small vulnerable Asian newborns. She invented a new way to resuscitate newborns during her clinical practice in 2016 by Sustained Nasal Oxygen Inflation (SNOI) to physiologically facilitate first breath through a wide bore oxygen tube directed towards the baby’s nose scientifically proven to exert Peak End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) backed by several evidence based revised Cochrane risk-of bias tool. Oxygen is the only therapy for hypoxia attained by high-flow nasal oxygen and in 2019 published”Lalana Newborn Resuscitation (LNR) the safest, simple, non-invasive delivery system.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Degree D.N.B. (Pediatrics, Post graduate Course Completed) -
National Board of Examination(Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,Government of India) at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Bangalore, Karnataka, S. India Degree Diploma in Child Health Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamilnadu University of Madras, India
Qualification
E.C.F.M.G. (U.S.A.) (Valid)
Division Passed
Degree M.B.B.S.
Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamilnadu, University of Madras, India School Bishop Cottons Girls School, Bangalore WORK EXPERIENCE
Chimaya Mission Hopital Consultant Pediatrician, Department of Pediatrics and Newborn, Bangalore 1989-98 L.N.R. Hospital Consultant Pediatrician, Bangalore 1998-2001 Vathsalya Consultant Pediatrician 2002 Vydehi Institute of Medical Tutor, Department of Pediatrics & Newborn Sciences & Research Center 2003-2005 Bangalore World Vision Bangalore Consultant – Pediatric HIV/AIDS 2006-7 The Bangalore Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Dept of South End, Jayanager, B’lore Pediatrics 2008-‘09 Ebenezer Hospital, Bagalur Consultant Pediatrician 2011-‘12 Kids Clinic, Banswadi Consultant Pediatrician 2013-2014 Mallige Medical Centre Consultant Pediatrician 2014 Cresent Road, Bangalore JMJ Hospital, Nagawara Consultant Pediatrician 2015 Bangalor Shifa Hospital, Queens Road Consultant Pediatrician 2016-2017 Life Hospital, Indiranagar Consultant Pediatrician 2019 Apple Baby Clinic Consultant Pediatrician 2018-2020 Bheemanagar Grace Specialist Clinic Consultant Pediatrician 2015-till date Ramamurthy Nagar RESEARCH WORK- PUBLICATIONS IN MEDICAL JOURNALS
1. Malati Jadhav & Grace Lalana Christopher ‘Perinatal mortality rates at Vellore, South India - A study of 21,585 infants. Ind. J. Pediatr 1986; 53: 353- 357. 2. Grace Lalana Christopher & Malathi Jadhav. Perinatal mortality Rates in Vellore - Part II. Lethal malformations. 3. Ind J Pediatr 1986 53:353-357 4. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2005) Improved Immunization Schedule. CMC Alumni Journal Vol XXXII pg 24. 5. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2005) Improved Immunization Schedule. CMC Alumni Journal Vol XXXII pg 24. 6. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2003) New Perinatal Strategies for the New Millennium. Journal of Perinatology Vol 6 (2): 55-64. 7. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2002). Ethnic Specific Due Dates. CMC Alumni Journal; Vol. 36, pg.19-23. 8. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2012) Low Birth weight criteria in Ethnic Asians <2000g. Journal of Perinatology Vol 33 (2). 9. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2018) Pierre Robins Syndrome. SciFED J ournal of Case Reports 1:2. 10. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2018) Cardinal signs of Autism. Mol Biol Vol 7(3) 212 DOI: 10.4172/2168-9547.1000212. 11. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2018) Crouzon Syndrome- A rare case of severe intrauterine craniosynostosis. SciFED Journal of Case Reports 1(1). 12. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2018) Genetic Counseling and Genetic studies. SciFed Journal of Case Reports 1:2. 13. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2018) Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis SciFed Journal of Case Reports 1:2. 14. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2019) Ivemark Syndrome. J. Behav Neurosci 2 (1):17-23 15. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2003) New Perinatal Strategies for the New Millennium. Journal of Perinatology Vol 6 (2): 55-64. 16. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2002). Ethnic Specific Due Dates. CMC Alumni Journal; Vol. 36, pg.19-23. 17. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2012) Low Birth weight criteria in Ethnic Asians <2000g. Journal of Perinatology Vol 33 (2). 18. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2018) The Effect of Biological Factors on Birth weight and Gestation in South Indian Newborns. Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Medicine. 3(1); 97-103. https://www.omicsonline.org/open- access/the-effect-of-biological-factors-on-birth-weight-and-gestation-in-south- indian-newborns-2472-100X-1000130-100883.html 19. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2019) Ivemark Syndrome. J. Behav Neurosci Vol 2 No. (1):17-23. 20. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2019) Birth weight and Gestational Age Centiles in South Indian Newborns. Srilanka Journal of Child Health 48, (2): 170-175. 21. Grace Lalana Christopher. ‘Early Onset Sepsis in South Indian Newborns. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research, Vol.6 No.3, 2022. 22. Grace Lalana Christopher. Risk Factors Associated with Birth Asphyxia in South Indian Newborns – Part I. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research, 2020; 4(3), 83-92. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2020.07.010 23. Grace Lalana Christopher. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Meconium Staining of Amniotic Fluid, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome and Clear Liquor in South Indian New-born—Part II. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research, 2020, 4(4), 126-137 http://www.hillpublisher.com/journals/ijcemr/ ISSN Online: 2575-7970 ISSN Print: 2575-7989 DOI: 10.26855/ijcemr.2020.10.003 24. Grace Lalana Christopher (2024). Echocardiogram Diagnosis of Complex Congenital Cardiac Malformations. Journal of Clinical and Medical Reviews. 3(1); DOI: 10.58489/2836-2330/JCMR 25. Grace Lalana Christopher. (2024). Echocardiogram Diagnosis of Acyanotic and Cyanotic Congenital Cardiac Malformations. Journal of Clinical Practice and Medical Case Reports. 1(1)-03. V0l 1| Issue 1. 26. Grace Lalana Christopher. Lalana Newborn Resuscitation Journal of Clinical Medical Research 2021 | Volume 2 (3):Pages 1-90.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46889/JCMR.2021.2305 Article: https://athenaeumpub.com/lalana-newborn-resuscitation/ Paper presentations at conferences include “Perinatal mortality rates” at National Conference of the Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI), at Nagpur, India, October 1984.  “Neonatal tetanus” and “Childhood gastro-intestinal diseases”   presented at the National Conference of Communicable Diseases, at Vellore Jan 1985.  Poster presentation titled “Ethnicity and Risk-score color coding classification of newborn” at the XVIII Annual Convention of National Neonatology Forum, at Vellore and Ethnic specific Perinatal Flow Charts at Annual Convention of National Neonatology Forum in Bangalore.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
 Global Experts Meeting in Pediatrics and Neonatology ʺCurrent Emerging Trends in Improvement in Pediatric and Neonatal Healthʺ Title “The Effect of Biological Factors on Birth weight and Gestation in South Indian Newborns” April 18-20 th | Hilton Hotel JFK, New York. KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Title Of Paper Presentation
1. “The Effect Of Biological Factors On Birth Weight And Gestation In South Indian Newborns” 2. “Birthweight And Gestational Age Centiles In South Indian Newborns” 3. Poster Presentation Risk Score Color Coding Classification In Ethnic Asian And Caucasian Newborns  Scientific Program, Christian Medical College Alumni Reunion Title “Birth weight, Gestational age Centiles and The Effects of Biological Factors in South Indian Newborns” September 27-28, 2019 | Renaissance Hotel, Bali, Indonesia  2 nd Edition of World Congress of Infectious Diseases online Conference Title “Early Onset Neonatal Sepsis” June 17-18, 2022  International Conference on Pediatrics and Neonatology 2022 Theme “Emerging Trends for Enhancement in Pediatrics & Neonatal Health. Title “ Lalana Newborn Resuscitation and New Ethnic Based Perinatal Strategy” June 16-17, 2022, Amsterdam, Netherlands (Virtual)
Abstract:
Background: Birth asphyxia is a leading cause of perinatal and neonatal morbidity and mortality with intrapartum factors rather than antepartum or post-partum having a major impact, hence effective resuscitation of newborns takes on priority in saving lives. Genetic differences in Asian and Caucasian population necessitates new ethnic specific perinatal definitions
Aim:
Quick and safe resuscitation of hypoxic/asphyxiated newborns transiting from fetal fluid filled lungs to well aerated neonatal lungs by sustained nasal oxygen inflation with onset of rhythmic respiration, increase heart rate, as a low heart rate indicates vagal induced bradycardia in response to perinatal asphyxia, triggering large reduction in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR), facilitates a series of cardiovascular changes essential for survival after birth. New perinatal strategy for ethnic Asians with peak delivery at 38 weeks gestation requires implementation of ethnic Asian Due Date for wellbeing of Asian fetuses and newborns.
Method:
The study comprised of 1,383 consecutive singleton live births during 14 month period from 1 st April 2016 to 31 st May 2017, wherein 60% (n=830/1383) deliveries were attended, exclusion criteria 12 twin pregnancies and 10 stillbirths. Resuscitation of hypoxic/asphyxiated newborns involves one to three steps. STEP 1: Assessment of score zero to +5 by pulse oximetry based on peripheral oxygen saturation. STEP 2: Classification as “Normal” and hypoxic/asphyxiated newborns Graded I-V based on SpO2 pattern of respiration, rate/min and heart rate (bpm). STEP 3: Lalana Newborn Resuscitation (LNR) Protocol I and II by sustained nasal oxygen inflation, proven both scientifically and physiologically to initiate rhythmic respiration. The mean gestation at birth among 2705 live births was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Results: Incidence of birth asphyxia was 21.4%, all 178 hypoxic/asphyxiated newly born Graded I - V within 20 – 60 seconds of birth, were successfully resuscitated by sustained nasal inflatory, oxygen flow at rate of 4 -15 Litres/minute directed to baby’s nostrils through a wide bore tube for up to 1 to 3 minutes, initiating rhythmic breathing, and respiratory rate 30 - 60/min, heart rate 120 - 160 beats per minute (bpm) and, SpO2 >96% monitored continuously by Pulse Oximeter. The peak gestation Asian South Indian newborn is 38.2 weeks gestation.
Conclusion:
‘Lalana Newborn Resuscitation’ (LNR) proved effective in all 178 asphyxiated newborns, Grade I - V by continuous positive pressure ventilation with sustained nasal oxygen inflation at flow rates of 4 - 15 L/min commenced rhythmic breathing within 1-3 minutes of birth,, respiratory rate 30 - 60/min, heart rate 120 - 160 bpm and Zero pulse oximetry score, SpO 2 >96%. The mean gestation at birth in Asian South Indian newborns is 38.2 weeks gestation and Asian Due Date (ADD) for delivery being 36 +6 weeks gestation Keywords: Lalana Newborn Resuscitation (LNR); Continuous Positive Pressure Ventilation (CPPV); Sustained Nasal Oxygen Inflation; Pulse Oximetry Score; Grade I to V; Perinatal strategy Asian Due Date (ADD). Recommendations from Prof. Emeritus Dr. David Hutchon, FRCOG, from UK, emailed: “I am impressed by your article and work. I also agree that the NRP recommendations are not correct. I have read your paper in "Journal of Clinical Medical Research". Dr. Hutchon has also stated the NRP is flawed with regard to resuscitation of the newly born. Has recommended LNR technique for resuscitation of newborns for the Concord 2 nd Generation Life Support Trolley, Leiden University, Amsterdam, Netherlands, allowing newborns to be resuscitated at mother’s bedside at delivery implementing delayed cord clamping upto 3 minutes recommended by WHO for wellbeing of both mother and baby. Accurate assessment of newborn status by Pulse Oximetry obviates Apgar Scoring which is outdated and inaccurate thus bringing holistic newborn resuscitation into the 24 th century.   Global Tech Summit 2023 August 07-08 | Toronto, Canada. Keynote Address: “Lalana Newborn Resuscitation and new Perinatal Strategy”  Global Tech Summit 2023 August 07-08 | Toronto, Canada. Speaker presentation: “The Effect of Biological Factors on Birth weight Gestation and Centile Intrauterine Growth Curves in South Indian Newborn”  Global Tech Summit 2023 August 09-10 | Vancouver, Canada. Speaker Presentation : “Early Onset Sepsis in South Indian Newborns”  World Congress on Pediatrics and Neonatology London, UK. July 30-31, 2024. Virtual presentation titled “The effect of Biological Factors on Birthweight, Gestation and Centile Intrauterine Growth Curves in South Indian Newborns  NEOCON 2024, 43 rd Annual Convention of National Neonatology Forum 06-08 December 2024. Mallapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Book Release titled Recent Advances in Perinatology with special reference to Ethnicity” by the Prof. Dr. V C Manoj, President, National Neonatology Forum Paper Presentation 1. Early Onset Sepsis In South Indian Newborns 2. Birth Asphyxia In South Indian Newborns 3. Lalana Newborn Resuscitation
PUBLICATIONS The Effect of Biological Factors on Birth weight and Gestation in South Indian Newborns Grace Lalana Christopher
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