Stress during pregnancy: How it affects your child's mental health
Stressing out too much during pregnancy can cause long-lasting changes in the microbiome of the foetus, leading to anxiety and cognitive problems in them later.
Nov 16, 2016, 12:16 PM IST
Struggling to conceive? Here's why some women are unable to get pregnant!
Now, researchers have uncovered a new insight into why some females have difficulty getting pregnant, a finding that could give new hope to women struggling to conceive.
Nov 16, 2016, 10:05 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
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
New blood test may identify alcohol disorders in foetus
Researchers have identified a blood test that may help predict how severely a newborn can be affected by alcohol exposure during pregnancy.
Nov 10, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
Drinking during pregnancy - New blood test that predicts severity of fetal alcohol syndrome!
Babies exposed to alcohol in the womb can develop fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).
Nov 10, 2016, 13:05 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
Pregnancy in young women may increase risk of stroke, says study
A new study has revealed that young pregnant women are more at risk of strokes as compared to their older counterparts of childbearing age.
Oct 25, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
Youths attending mental health services have unmet sexual health needs: Study
A new research shows that youths attending mental health services have unmet sexual health needs, as shown by low rates of contraception and high rates of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Oct 22, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
Congenital Hypothyroidism scan vital to avoid mental damage in new borns
With an aim to diagnose Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) early among new borns and avert physical and mental retardation, health experts on Thursday urged the government to make compulsory the screening for CH among all new borns.
Oct 21, 2016, 00:37 AM IST
Stress hormone in hair can predict IVF success, says study
A study conducted by Indian-origin researcher found that elevated levels of 'stress hormone' cortisol measured in hair can predict success rate of conceiving through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).
Oct 20, 2016, 00:43 AM IST
Bad relationship during pregnancy ups infection risk in mother, child
The risk of pregnant women with the lowest satisfaction in their relationship becoming ill is more than twice than those who are satisfied.
Oct 18, 2016, 16:51 PM IST
IVF may reduce birth defects for women above 40
Infertile women aged 40 and over who used assisted reproduction had less than half the rate of birth defects of fertile women of the same age, while younger women appear to be at an elevated risk.
Oct 17, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
Zika virus – All you need to know! (Watch video)
The Zika virus can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects.
Oct 12, 2016, 11:08 AM IST
Vitamin D consumption in pregnancy reduces risk of ADHD in children
A new research suggests that vitamin D consumption during pregnancy reduces risk of kids developing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is one of the most common neurobehavioural disorders.
Oct 08, 2016, 13:58 PM IST
Try these natural remedies to ease morning sickness!
Morning sickness is one of the initial things that most women go through during early weeks of pregnancy.
Oct 07, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
Late pregnancies may increase risk of autism in kids
Parents who reproduce later in life are more likely to have children who develop autism disorders, a study finds.
Oct 05, 2016, 00:41 AM IST
Depression during pregnancy affects mental health of children
Depression during pregnancy increases the risk of behavioural and emotional problems in children, suggests a new finding.
Oct 02, 2016, 00:48 AM IST
Morning sickness woes? Don't worry, it's a healthy sign!
As per a new study, morning sickness is linked with a lower risk of miscarriage.
Sep 27, 2016, 18:50 PM IST
Trying to conceive? Watch out for these signs of infertility!
Here are some things that can make you infertile or affect your chances of having a healthy baby.
Sep 25, 2016, 07:03 AM IST
