Zinc Deficiency: Critical Role Of Zinc During Pregnancy- Tips To Prevent Nutritional Deficit For Both Mother And Child
Recognizing the importance of zinc and ensuring its proper intake is essential for a healthy pregnancy and the well-being of both mother and child. Here's how.
Dec 14, 2023, 18:25 PM IST
Maternal Heart Health: 8 Risk Factors Of Developing Cardiovascular Diseases During Pregnancy, Follow Preventive Tips
Prioritizing a healthy lifestyle and consistent prenatal care serves as a powerful strategy to navigate the complexities of pregnancy, ensuring a safer and healthier journey for both mother and child.
Dec 05, 2023, 14:24 PM IST
Delhi Air Pollution: How Can Pollution Harm Maternal And Child’s Health? Doctor Explains
Dr Neelam Suri, Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist shares how air pollution can have an adverse effect on maternal and child’s health.
Nov 22, 2023, 17:37 PM IST
Healthy Sleep Habits Essential For Maternal And Infant Health, Poor Sleep Can Take A Toll: Study
The researchers found that an earlier bedtime and consistent routines were associated with better sleep patterns. The study highlights the fact that the first two years is a really critical period where a lot of development is going on, and sleep is important for health.
Jul 22, 2023, 15:16 PM IST
Mothers sharing a bed with their babies more likely to feel depressed: Study
Researchers analyzed the sleeping habits of 103 mothers in their baby's first year of life.
Mar 02, 2018, 14:04 PM IST
Singing may help tackle post-natal depression: Study
Singing workshops saw the mothers learning lullabies and songs from around the world with their babies and creating new songs together about motherhood.
Jan 09, 2018, 18:15 PM IST
Paracetamol in pregnancy may damage your daughter's fertility
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland found that human ovaries exposed to paracetamol for a week in laboratories lost up to 40 percent of their egg cells.
Jan 08, 2018, 18:54 PM IST
Babies born in winter, spring reduce mother's risk of postpartum depression
The findings indicated that women delivering in winter and spring may be attributed to the seasonal enjoyment of indoor activities.
Oct 23, 2017, 11:12 AM IST
Fever in early pregnancy may up birth defect risk
The findings showed that fever itself interferes with the development of the heart and jaw during the first three to eight weeks of pregnancy, causing deformities within the embryo.
Oct 12, 2017, 19:14 PM IST
Epidural painkillers do not slow labour, says study
Findings suggest that long-held practice of reducing or stopping an epidural in later stages of labor could be "out of date and misguided.”
Oct 11, 2017, 14:20 PM IST
Vaccinating pregnant women against whooping cough reduces risk in babies: Study
When women got vaccinated in the second trimester, the vaccine was 64 percent effective.
Oct 08, 2017, 19:56 PM IST
Pregnant and unable to quit smoking? Try text messaging
Researchers recruited pregnant women who were already enrolled in an established text messaging programme called "Text4baby".
Oct 02, 2017, 19:07 PM IST
Suffered postpartum depression once? You could have more episodes in subsequent births
Overall, about 5 percent to 15 percent of all mothers are diagnosed with depression after giving birth, the study team notes in PLoS Medicine.
Oct 02, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Placenta consumption risky for mother and baby, may cause sepsis
The placenta is an organ serving as the connection between mother and developing baby.
Oct 01, 2017, 10:54 AM IST
India and Norway join hands to boost maternal, adolescent health
According to the Union Health Ministry, the cooperation between India and Norway will continue to be aligned with the development goals of India as outlined in its National Health Policy 2017 for achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
Sep 28, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
Is mobile phone use during pregnancy harmful for the baby? Study says no! - Read
According to researchers, exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields associated with the maternal use of mobile phones during pregnancy is not linked to neurodevelopment in children.
Sep 05, 2017, 12:38 PM IST
Breastfeeding within the first hour of birth is vital – Know why
Breastfeeding is a healthy start for laying a strong foundation in the initial years as breast milk provides the energy and nutrients that an infant requires during this stage.
Sep 05, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
21 percent of women going through postpartum depression aren't vocal about it
The study found that women who were unemployed, had a history of mental health problems or were experiencing severe symptoms were more likely to not to report to doctors.
Aug 25, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
Lactating mothers, take note! Stress can make breastfeeding difficult – This is how
Being burdened by stress has negative impact on the delicate health of a new mother as it can cause decrease in the breast milk and even delay it.
Aug 14, 2017, 11:17 AM IST
Women, take note! Conceiving in your thirties may increase your life expectancy
Normally, doctors advise women to start trying for a baby before they enter their thirties to avoid complications or problems in conceiving due to an apparent decline in quality and quantity of eggs.
Aug 02, 2017, 11:30 AM IST
