Pregnancy

Vasalgel - Male contraceptive jab prevents pregnancy in monkeys for more than a year

The researchers from California National Primate Research Center in the US, said the contraceptive called Vasalgel provided effective birth control in rhesus monkey groups for more than one year.

Feb 07, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

Woman becomes second-time mother, thanks to 16-year-old frozen embryo!

Her first-born also a son, who is already 16-years-old, was born from the same batch of embryos frozen in 2000.

Feb 06, 2017, 22:53 PM 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

Consuming mulethi during pregnancy may harm infant's brain, says study

In the study, youths that were exposed to large amounts of liquorice in the womb performed less well than others in cognitive reasoning tests carried out by a psychologist.

Feb 05, 2017, 00:11 AM IST

Obese couples may take 50% longer to achieve pregnancy

Couples in which both partners are obese may take over 50 per cent longer to achieve pregnancy, compared to their non-obese counterparts, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin.

Feb 03, 2017, 21:48 PM IST

Conditions in womb may affect brain development in teens

Previous research has shown that birth weight is a predictor of the way the brain develops.

Jan 27, 2017, 00:15 AM IST

Vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy linked to increased risk of preterm birth

But Vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy was associated with a 21 per cent increased risk of giving birth prematurely.

Jan 26, 2017, 14:03 PM IST

35-year-old Delhi woman suffering from ectopic pregnancy gets life

In ectopic pregnancy, the fertilised egg implants outside the uterus .

Jan 25, 2017, 16:36 PM IST

Karnataka: Baby with four legs, two male sex organs born in Raichur

The baby was delivered in the early hours of Saturday at the Dhadeasugure Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Raichur.

Jan 23, 2017, 13:16 PM IST

Antidepressants during pregnancy may cause malformations in baby

A new study has revealed that woman who take take antidepressant medications during their pregnanacy for lowering their symptoms of depression during the first three months of pregnancy may cause malformations in baby.

Jan 21, 2017, 23:55 PM IST

Abortion: Does it affect your fertility and future pregnancies? Possible health risks

Abortions are considered generally safe if they're carried out as early as possible in pregnancy.

Jan 17, 2017, 11:52 AM IST

Brain protein behind depression in pregnancy

The results showed that the lower BDNF levels at both the second and third trimesters predicted greater depressive symptoms in the third trimester.

Jan 14, 2017, 00:28 AM IST

Over 35 and pregnant? This is why you may be at risk of complications

These changes cause contraction in the structure of the uterus which further delays and causes longer labour stages, fuelling birth complications, the researchers said.

Jan 14, 2017, 00:21 AM IST

Why older mothers face birth complications

The average age for women to have their first child is increasing, with more women giving birth to their first child over 35 years of age.

Jan 13, 2017, 16:17 PM IST

Pregnant? Your BP may tell gender of your baby

The research led by Dr Ravi Retnakaran, endocrinologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Canada, found that higher blood pressure was an indication that a boy was more likely to be conceived, however, women with lower blood pressure tended to give birth to a girl.

Jan 13, 2017, 15:17 PM IST