Pregnant women

Red emergency alert against 'dangerous 7'

The WHO had on Thursday issued a warning to all countries, including India, who have the vector of Aedes mosquito, adding that the Zika virus is "spreading explosively" and could infect as many as

Jan 29, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

Red emergency alert against 'dangerous 7'- Part II

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Jan 29, 2016, 22:24 PM IST

Zika virus: All you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease

The Zika virus that has been rapidly spreading over the past few days, most prominently in Brazil, has now been reported to have been found in 21 countries in the Caribbean, North and South America.

Jan 27, 2016, 21:39 PM IST

'Only 5 percent pregnant women get counselling for thyroid disorders'

 Only five percent of India's women get counselling for thyroid disorders during pregnancy, increasing the risk of a slew of medical complications, including miscarriages and postpartum bleeding, a white paper on the issue said.

Jan 22, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

Increased hospital births not reducing maternal deaths in India

The so called Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) programme successfully increased births at facilities, but due to its implementation in a fragile health system context, it has been less effective at reducing fatalities.

Jan 18, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

Pregnancy fair aims to create awareness on miscarriages

Many pregnant women took part in a two-day pregnancy fair held here with an aim to create awareness on miscarriages and various types of diseases women usually suffer during pregnancy.

Jan 12, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

Coconut water best for pregnant women

Apart from other beneficial qualities, it has been found that coconut water is one of the best source of nutrients for pregnant women.

Jan 07, 2016, 16:00 PM IST

Bengal plans 24x7 helpline for sick kids, pregnant women

State health service director B.R. Satpathi said the proposal is "under consideration."

Jan 04, 2016, 23:48 PM IST

Chennai floods: Bengaluru man comes forward to foot hospital bills of pregnant women

With Chennai flood-hit like never before and intra-city transport severely impacted, a Bengaluru based individual has offered to foot the hospital bills of pregnant ladies who develop labour pains.

Dec 03, 2015, 14:13 PM IST

Mobile phone-based alerts for pregnant women launched

A mobile phone-based alert system for pregnant women in rural areas was launched here on Monday to help them stay healthy till delivery.

Nov 23, 2015, 23:15 PM IST

High blood-sugar in pregnancy ups baby's heart defect risk

Although the risks of gestational diabetes have been well-studied, less attention has been paid to smaller metabolic changes in pregnancy.

Oct 13, 2015, 16:21 PM IST

New programme for patients, pregnant women in Odisha

In order to help patients and pregnant women from inaccessible areas reach their nearest hospital or motorable road, a new programme has been launched in Rayagada district of Odisha under which 183 remote villages will be provided with a specially-designed sling each.

Oct 04, 2015, 17:34 PM IST

Dengue during pregnancy can increase premature birth risk

Getting infected by the dengue virus during pregnancy, especially those who are in the second or third trimester, can increase the risk of premature birth, say doctors.

Sep 30, 2015, 18:46 PM IST