Pregnant and diabetic? Your baby could be bigger in size!
Previous research identified subclinical changes in the heart muscle of fetuses of mothers with diabetes.
Dec 13, 2016, 21:41 PM IST
Flu vaccine during pregnancy doesn't increase autism risk in child: Study
A new study suggests that there is no link between pregnant women having influenza during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in children.
Nov 30, 2016, 11:47 AM IST
Beware! Mothers who smoke during pregnancy may make children obese
Expectant mothers should not smoke during pregnancy as it increases the risk of children being obese.
Nov 11, 2016, 19:14 PM IST
Higher maternal iron levels may up gestational diabetes risk
As a strong pro-oxidant, free iron can promote several cellular reactions that generate reactive oxygen species and increase the level of oxidative stress.
Nov 11, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
Pregnant women at higher risk of suffering from urinary incontinence
Women who suffer from urinary incontinence are at a higher risk of it getting worse after childbirth, a study suggests.
Nov 10, 2016, 23:25 PM IST
Thyroid medicine may reduce risk of birth complications: Study
A new study has found that the number of pregnant women given a common drug to boost thyroid hormone levels may lead to a reduced number of still-births, early caesarean sections and low-weight babies.
Nov 09, 2016, 23:45 PM IST
Focus on diabetes control among pregnant women, youth: Jitendra Singh
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh on Friday said the government should focus on a proper diabetes control and management among pregnant women and youth, as cases among them continued to surge over the last 15 years.
Oct 28, 2016, 23:46 PM IST
Vitamin D for pregnant women should be tailor-made
Pregnant women respond differently to vitamin D supplementation depending on their individual attributes, thus the supplement levels should be tailored according to individual risk factors, suggests a research.
Oct 28, 2016, 19:44 PM IST
Partial steroid treatment can benefit preterm infants: Study suggests
Steroids improve survival andreduce the chances of certain birth defects for extremely premature infants, even if the treatment course is not finished before delivery, suggest a recent research.
Oct 11, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
Maternal smoking may increase risk for neuropsychiatric disorders in kids: Study
Pregnant women should not smoke as it is not good for the baby and also increases the risk of developing neuropsychiatric disorders in children which is associated with behavioural problems.
Sep 08, 2016, 23:46 PM IST
Singapore urges tests for pregnant women with Zika signs
As infections climbed, they blasted a district of warehouses and industrial buildings to destroy breeding sites that fuelled the outbreak, which began at a construction site housing foreign workers.
Aug 31, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
Pregnant women consider weight gain as baby weight
Women when pregnant prefer to consider weight gain as temporary and believe that they would re-attain their former body weight eventually, a new study has found.
Aug 25, 2016, 23:55 PM IST
No kidding! This woman gave birth in less than one minute (Watch the incredible moment)
Jessica Stubbins from Scunthorpe gave birth to her daughter Lucy in less than a minute while standing at a hospital entrance without any medical help.
Aug 12, 2016, 12:40 PM IST
Five herbs that may help cure Zika virus infection – Watch slideshow
Five herbs that may help cure Zika virus infection – Watch slideshow
Aug 05, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
Florida gov offers free Zika test kits for pregnant women
Florida Gov Rick Scott ordered free Zika testing statewide to help pregnant women.
Aug 04, 2016, 06:03 AM IST
Exercise may cut gestational diabetes risk in obese women
Obese women are at increased risk of complications during pregnancy, the most common of which are gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, a large increase in weight as well as pre-eclampsia.
Jul 27, 2016, 16:12 PM IST
Shocking! Heartbreaking video of babies born addicted to drugs - Watch
The condition can cause infants to tremble, struggle to eat and often choke during feeds.
Jul 25, 2016, 14:12 PM IST
A new drug that can block Zika virus' journey from mom to fetus!
Researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley identify a drug that may be able to block the Zika virus, which infects numerous cell types in the human placenta and amniotic sac.
Jul 20, 2016, 08:59 AM IST
Diabetes mellitus in India likely to hit 79.4 million by 2030: Doctors
The incidence of diabetes mellitus, a chronic, lifelong condition that affects the body's ability to use the energy found in food, is likely to increase 79.4 million in India, a 15 per cent increase from the current 31.7 million, said doctors.
Jul 15, 2016, 00:38 AM IST
Try these foods to relieve morning sickness!
Pregnant women faces lots of experiences and changes like physical, mental as well emotional. And morning sickness is one of the initial things that most women go through pregnancy.
Jul 13, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
