Pregnancy

Pregnant doctor helps deliver another woman's child as her own baby comes calling!

Heavily pregnant Dr Amanda Hess was in labour for her own delivery when she overheard nurses talking about another woman who was experiencing difficulties.

Aug 01, 2017, 19:32 PM IST

New guidelines allowing abortion till 24 weeks 'only in rare cases' may soon be issued

Section 5 of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act permits a termination after the mandated 20 weeks only if it is "immediately necessary" to save the life of the mother.

Aug 01, 2017, 10:32 AM IST

Doctors in India witness a rare case of 'fetus-in-fetu' after baby is born 'pregnant' with twin brother!

Doctors at Mumbra's Bilal Hospital noticed the abnormality during a routine scan of the mother in early July.

Aug 01, 2017, 09:30 AM IST

Breakthrough? First digitally monitored twins born to Indian-origin woman in the UK!

It means doctors can compare babies development against what is normal for twins, rather than for single births.

Jul 29, 2017, 20:33 PM IST

Medical negligence at its peak! Jaipur woman forced to deliver baby on road after hospital refuses admission

As per reports, the doctors on duty allegedly refused to admit her citing that it was not yet time for the baby to be born, and asked her to come back the following morning.

Jul 29, 2017, 16:31 PM IST

Mothers-to-be take note! Consuming high-fat diet during pregnancy may affect kids' mental health

A new study has warned that women who consume a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase the risk of having babies with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.

Jul 22, 2017, 22:43 PM IST

Delhi: Minor girl raped by neighbour delivers baby, accused held

A 15-year-old girl delivered a premature baby inside the washroom of a government school in Mukherjee Nagar area here and her neighbour who had allegedly raped her repeatedly over a period of one year has been arrested, police said on Saturday.

Jul 22, 2017, 21:09 PM IST

Have fertility problems? This app helps Kashmiri woman get pregnant after 7 years

Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram hospital in Delhi said a young Kashmiri woman who was unable to conceive for the last seven years became pregnant after receiving medical advices from them via a smartphone app.

Jul 21, 2017, 09:23 AM IST

West Bengal horror: Pregnant woman raped by ultrasonography centre owner

A 21-year-old pregnant woman was raped allegedly by the owner of an ultrasonography centre Bankura district, police said on Thursday.

Jul 20, 2017, 19:45 PM IST

Why good oral care is crucial during pregnancy

It's even more important for women to take good care of their teeth and gums while pregnant.

Jul 20, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

Want to avoid a C-section delivery? Moderate exercise can help you cut the risk!

Caesarean section can carry risks such as infections for the mother and breathing difficulties for the baby.

Jul 20, 2017, 14:18 PM IST

Exercising after embryo transfer good for health

Contradicting the theory of mandatory rest after embryo transfer during an IVF cycle, a new research has revealed that resuming daily activities soon after the transfer helps in improving blood flow to the uterus and overall body.

Jul 19, 2017, 23:42 PM IST

Moms-to-be beware! Taking antibiotics during pregnancy may up risk of birth defects in babies

A new study has revealed that women should not take certain antibiotics during their preganancy as it increases the risk of major birth defects in newborn.

Jul 19, 2017, 20:31 PM IST

Woman gives birth to her first child at 59!

Akosua Budu Amoako gave birth to her first baby on June 15 at Bellevue Woman's Center in Niskayuna, near Albany after fertility treatments.

Jul 18, 2017, 23:24 PM IST

Mom-to-be beware! Consuming fizzy drinks during pregnancy may make your child obese

The finding found that pregnant women who consume just two fizzy drinks a day before childbirth could increase their child’s risk of becoming obese.

Jul 15, 2017, 23:04 PM IST

Restless legs syndrome ups risk of sleep-wake disturbances in pregnancy

RLS is an irresistible urge to move your legs typically in the evenings.The results showed that 36 percent of women in their third trimester had RLS, and half of the women with RLS, had moderate to severe symptoms.

Jul 15, 2017, 12:55 PM IST

Medical miracle! 21-year-old brain-dead mother gives birth to twins after 123 days of being on ventilator – Read

Her last words to him were, “I want you to be prepared to accept this, because I will be staying there. I won't be coming home.”

Jul 15, 2017, 12:36 PM IST

Babies born big more likely to have weight problems later

The study, published in the journal Pediatric Obesity, looked at 10,186 children across the US, both those born at term and those born prematurely.

Jul 14, 2017, 16:23 PM IST

IVF children just as healthy as their peers – Physically, mentally and emotionally

The study, which is a world-first and compiled by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), found that IVF children were healthy physically, mentally and emotionally by the time they reached school age.

Jul 12, 2017, 15:45 PM IST