Pregnant? Hot weather may increase your risk for gestational diabetes
A new study suggests that pregnant women who expose themselves to temperatures averaging 24 degrees Celsius or above are at greater the risk of developing gestational diabetes.
May 15, 2017, 16:13 PM IST
Pregnant women more likely to be victim of traumatic injury
The researchers found that pregnant trauma victims, on average, suffered less severe injuries than their non-pregnant counterparts.
May 06, 2017, 23:38 PM IST
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Exposure to plastic chemical raises your child's risk for asthma
The chemical, called phthalates, can enter our bodies through the skin, foodstuffs or respiration.
May 05, 2017, 14:20 PM IST
Supreme Court directs AIIMS to examine poor woman with HIV seeking abortion
The Supreme Court has directed the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) to set up a board to examine the medical condition of a poor woman suffering from HIV who is seeking medical termination of pregnancy after being sexually assaulted.
May 03, 2017, 18:50 PM IST
Medication treatment offers hope for pregnant women with opioid use disorder
Medication for addiction treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine or methadone is an appropriate and accepted treatment for pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a new research.
Apr 15, 2017, 17:40 PM IST
One-third pregnant women in Britain drink alcohol, finds survey
Britain (28.5 per cent) scored highest in alcohol consumption during pregnancy, followed by Russia (26.5 per cent) and Switzerland (20.9 per cent).
Apr 12, 2017, 18:55 PM IST
Cash benefit not enough to draw women to govt maternity scheme
An international team of researchers also found that the money given under the JSY scheme is less than the total expenses of facility-based childbirth, in terms of both monetary and real costs.
Apr 12, 2017, 13:43 PM IST
Women's high fat, sugar intake during pregnancy may affect foetus growth
Women should not consume obesity-causing high fat and sugar diet during pregnancy as it increases the risk of developing metabolic impairment that may affect the growth and development of the foetus, researchers say.
Apr 08, 2017, 21:41 PM IST
Comprehensive strategy in place to ensure safe pregnancy: Govt
Under this strategy, pregnant mothers are given suitable medical care, supplements and other necessary help under a central government scheme, he said in the Lok Sabha.
Apr 07, 2017, 14:51 PM IST
Scottish government to distribute free vitamins to every mum-to-be
Health officials in Scotland have also launched a country-wide survey into maternal and infant nutrition.
Apr 01, 2017, 10:46 AM IST
Pregnant women, take tips! Here's how to avoid child disabilities during gestation
We hear fancy new names and disabilities develop in kids these days and according to medical research, syndromes like autism, ADHD, acalculia, etc. are one the rise.
Mar 26, 2017, 11:39 AM IST
Low anti-anxiety hormone levels may increase postpartum depression, says study
A new study has shown that pregnant women having low levels of anti-anxiety hormone in their second trimester may have high risk of developing postpartum depression.
Mar 15, 2017, 23:33 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
Over a million premature births in India caused by expectant mothers breathing polluted air: Study
There are many risk factors for preterm birth – from the mother's age, to illness, to poverty and other social factors and recent research has suggested that exposure to air pollution could also be a risk factor.
Feb 16, 2017, 21:05 PM IST
Do not eat these foods during pregnancy!
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful phases that happens in a woman’s life.
Feb 16, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
Drinking water from plastic bottles during pregnancy may up risk of having obese babies
This is for all expectant mothers. A new study has found that women during their pregnancy drink water from plastic bottles could increase the risk of having obese babies.
Feb 08, 2017, 21:00 PM IST
Obesity: Drinking from plastic water bottles increases risk in unborn child
BPA is a chemical found in a variety of food containers, including polycarbonate plastic water bottles and can linings.
Feb 08, 2017, 11:07 AM IST
Seven infections that an expecting mother should be aware of!
You become more prone to certain infections during pregnancy, simply because of weakness due to exhaustion or other conditions.
Feb 05, 2017, 11:32 AM IST
Vitamin A deficiency in would-be mothers can elevate Alzheimer's risk for child
The findings, published today in Acta Neuropathologica, indicate that early developmental stages are crucial periods during which brain tissue is "programmed" for the rest of a person`s life.
Jan 28, 2017, 10:46 AM IST
Five superfoods every pregnant woman should eat!
Pregnant women should eat the healthiest and best foods as it is the main source of nutrition for their baby.
Dec 28, 2016, 13:52 PM IST
