Babies

Newborn baby walking immediately after birth has social media in awe! - WATCH VIDEO

The video that went viral as soon as it was posted, shows a newborn baby – just fresh out of its mother's womb – draped over a nurse's arm and actually balancing on its feet and walking on the bed as if it's the most common thing ever!

May 28, 2017, 16:31 PM IST

Babies born via IVF as smart as naturally conceived children: Study

According to the study, parents who undergo such treatments are generally older, more educated and have a higher socio-economic status than parents who had naturally conceived children.

May 26, 2017, 18:45 PM IST

Zika virus infections may cause eye diseases to unborn babies, says study

A new study has found zika virus infections may cause lasting eye diseases which could pose more danger to unborn babies than previously thought.

May 26, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

9-month-old baby girl loses finger after staff shuts door on her hand at Gurugram daycare

The tragic incident that occurred on May 19 was revealed by the child's mother Bhawna Rastogi, who took to social media to share her traumatic experience with the 'Intellitots daycare centre at Fortis Memorial Institute in sector 44 Gurgaon.

May 23, 2017, 11:16 AM IST

New therapy can prevent transmission of HIV from mother to babies

The antiretroviral treatment (ART) during pregnancy, labour pain and delivery can protect the health of mother-to-be and her baby. 

May 19, 2017, 23:53 PM IST

Vaccinating pregnant women year-round reduces risk of flu virus infection in babies!

The study has showed that vaccinating pregnant mothers year-round is likely to reduce the infant flu virus infection rates by an average of 30 per cent, increase birth weights by 15 per cent and result in babies having less influenza.

May 16, 2017, 23:04 PM IST

Do you know - How many babies are born in US via IVF?

The latest report released by the US Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) this week shows that nearly 68,000 babies were born using one or the other of the methods in 2015.

May 01, 2017, 10:42 AM IST

Why your baby needs rotavirus vaccine

It has been estimated that rotavirus vaccination can prevent 41,000 to 48,000 deaths of children under 5 years of age in India.

Apr 27, 2017, 11:33 AM IST

Revealed – Babies as young as six months of age show racial bias

Researchers found that infants at six to nine months of age looked longer at own-race faces when paired with happy music as opposed to with sad music.

Apr 12, 2017, 14:34 PM IST

Babies in UK, Canada and Italy cry the most in world

Researchers from University of Warwick in the UK calculated the average of how long babies fuss and cry per twenty-four hours across different cultures in their first twelve weeks.

Apr 03, 2017, 14:52 PM IST

Kids with high uric acid may be associated with BP at age seven: Study

A recent study has revealed that babies, especially preterm ones, with high levels of serum uric acid during early years of life, may be associated with high blood pressure at the age of seven which may further lead to hypertension in adulthood.

Mar 17, 2017, 00:56 AM IST

Now, a DNA test to identify parents of rescued babies: Study

The procedure is being followed to identify their parents and to avoid any controversy

Mar 15, 2017, 00:13 AM IST

Parents, take note! Pram covers necessary for babies

Primarily, the work of the research group identified that traffic intersections and bus stops emerged as pollution hotspots, with high levels of both coarse (PM2.5-10) and fine (PM2.5) particles.

Mar 10, 2017, 14:07 PM IST

Maternity Bill passed: Why it is good for the mother, baby and everyone

The development is surely a significant moment for working women, particularly, who are pregnant or are planning to have a child because sufficient maternity leave is crucial for health of mother and child.

Mar 10, 2017, 11:03 AM IST

Genital herpes during early pregnancy linked to autism risk in babies

Researchers have found that women who had signs of active genital herpes infection during early pregnancy may increase the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in babies later.

Feb 23, 2017, 22:06 PM IST

Giving birth by C-section or vaginal birth – Which is better for the mother and baby?

A C-section, although relatively safe, should be considered only when the health of either the mother or baby is at risk from vaginal delivery.

Feb 23, 2017, 13:05 PM IST

Decoded: The unique benefits of singing to your baby

The act of singing could be mutually beneficial for both the mother and the child, says the new study.

Feb 20, 2017, 22:02 PM IST

Researchers uncover how Zika causes foetus microcephaly

Researchers have uncovered the mechanisms that the Zika virus uses to cause foetus microcephaly, a brain development disorder.

Feb 19, 2017, 00:31 AM IST

Pre-term babies don't use expectations to shape brain: Study

Babies born prematurely do not use their expectations about the world to shape their brains as babies born at full term do. 

Jan 27, 2017, 21:54 PM IST

Antidepressants during pregnancy may cause malformations in baby

A new study has revealed that woman who take take antidepressant medications during their pregnanacy for lowering their symptoms of depression during the first three months of pregnancy may cause malformations in baby.

Jan 21, 2017, 23:55 PM IST