Pregnant women can be vaccinated against COVID-19, says Union Health Ministry
During the conference, the Director of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr SK Singh informed that a total of 48 cases of Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 coronavirus have been detected in the country so far.
Jun 25, 2021, 21:14 PM IST
Intake of THIS beverage during pregnancy is linked to smaller babies
Smaller birth size can place infants at higher risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes later in life.
Mar 28, 2021, 16:52 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccines' interchangeability not permitted, pregnant and lactating women shouldn't be administered shot: Centre's guidelines
The Centre has issued detailed guidelines stating the precautions and contraindications for COVID-19 vaccination.
Jan 15, 2021, 01:40 AM IST
Delhi Police helps pregnant women reach hospital
Delhi Police helps pregnant women reach hospital
Mar 31, 2020, 14:54 PM IST
Coronavirus does not spread from pregnant mothers to newborns, say researchers
According to the researcher at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, none of the infants developed any serious symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever or cough, though all were initially isolated in neonatal intensive care units and fed formula.
Mar 16, 2020, 14:09 PM IST
Woman gives birth to boy with two heads, three hands in Madhya Pradesh
The baby born to 21-year-old Babita Ahirwar, a resident of Ganjbasoda area, is currently under intensive treatment in the hospital`s ICU.
Nov 24, 2019, 23:42 PM IST
Viral memo alleges Google of discriminating against pregnant women
The memo titled "I'm Not Returning to Google After Maternity Leave and Here is Why," was posted last week to an internal company message board for expecting women and new mothers.
Aug 07, 2019, 16:05 PM IST
Link between marijuana and breast milk: Study
Cannabinoids marijuana's active compounds, such as THC like to bind to fat molecules, which are abundant in breast milk can end up in breast milk, raising concerns about their potential effects on nursing babies.
Aug 28, 2018, 10:56 AM IST
Women with heart diseases should give birth within 40 weeks
Most women with heart disease have a healthy pregnancy, but researchers recommend that they should be aware that they have a higher risk of obstetric complications, including premature labor, pre-eclampsia, and post-partum bleeding.
Aug 27, 2018, 11:55 AM IST
Taking painkillers during pregnancy may harm baby's fertility
Taking painkillers during pregnancy may lower the fertility of the unborn child in later life, scientists have warned.
Apr 16, 2018, 12:19 PM IST
Exercise before pregnancy key for healthy motherhood
Expectant mothers who are more fit before pregnancy are at lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, a study suggests.
Apr 03, 2018, 15:29 PM IST
Metformin during pregnancy may up childhood obesity risk
The study found that metformin has the potential to cross the placenta and gets passed down to the fetus.
Feb 28, 2018, 16:47 PM IST
Diabetes during pregnancy ups heart disease risk
The research team examined more than 9,000 women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus between 1990 and 2016
Jan 17, 2018, 14:09 PM IST
Paracetamol in pregnancy may delay daughters' language skills
The maternal intake of acetaminophen saw a reduction in the intelligence quotient level along with increasing language delay, defined as the use of lesser than 50 words, by the kids.
Eating foods with choline in pregnancy may boost baby's brain
Researchers from the Cornell University in the US used a rigorous study design to show cognitive benefits in the offspring of pregnant women who daily consumed close to twice the currently recommended amount of choline during their last trimester.
Jan 06, 2018, 14:09 PM IST
Protein that cause stress and leads to depression during pregnancy identified
Although stress has been identified as a significant risk factor for postpartum depression, this complex disorder is still poorly understood.
Folic acid consumption in pregnancy may elevate risk of allergies
The neural tube develops in the first month of pregnancy; medical professionals typically recommend women take a folic acid supplement during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Dec 23, 2017, 16:47 PM IST
High BP in pregnancy elevates heart risk in babies, says study
The research team studied medical records from 19,107 pairs of mothers and their babies born between 2009 and 2015.
Dec 16, 2017, 12:44 PM IST
Smartphone radiation may elevate miscarriage risk: Study
It can be generated by a number of environmental sources, including electric appliances, power lines and transformers, wireless devices and wireless networks.
