Pregnancy

Pregnant Women at Higher Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Later in Life: Study

A new study suggests that pregnant people who do not have diabetes but deliver a large-for-gestational-age baby are at an increased risk of developing prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes 10-14 years later.

Feb 15, 2023, 10:27 AM IST

Engage in regular sex, eat nutritious diet: Expert on how to increase chances of pregnancy in 30s

It's important to keep in mind that while fertility problems are typically thought of as a female health concern, male variables like low sperm count and mobility can also have an impact on a couple's ability to conceive.

Jan 10, 2023, 17:38 PM IST

Giving birth can permanently change female bones; study reveals

It`s been long-established that menopause can have an effect on females` bones. Less clear is how preceding life-cycle events, such as reproduction, can influence skeletal composition. 

Nov 02, 2022, 12:51 PM IST

'I've had sex with ghosts and never got pregnant', says Ugly Betty actress Joy Beyhar

The 'Ugly Betty' actresss said, "So, let me help you out here. She's having a sexual hallucination, which, you know, we all have them."

Oct 21, 2022, 16:25 PM IST

Chrissy Teigen announces third child with John Legend, two years after son Jack’s demise

Chrissy Teigen is expecting third child with John Legend. The model took to Instagram to announce the news.

Aug 04, 2022, 12:07 PM IST

Blood sugar during pregnancy: Follow these steps to avoid gestational diabetes

A spike in the blood sugar of the mother can cause many issues during childbirth and affect her health even post delivery.

Aug 02, 2022, 13:21 PM IST

Preggers Alia Bhatt stole hubby Ranbir Kapoor's black blazer to wear over short dress - Watch

Alia Bhatt's slight baby bump is visible in the dress and fans can't be happier. Several paps clicked her and videos of which can be seen on social media platforms. 

Jul 30, 2022, 11:19 AM IST

Soni Razdan on Alia-Ranbir expecting their first baby: 'Cannot wait to be a grandmother'!

While the whole world is extremely happy as Alia and Ranbir are expecting their first baby, former's mother Soni Razdan is overjoyed and has finally expressed her happiness over the news. 

Jun 27, 2022, 13:05 PM IST

Weight loss doesn't increase pregnancy chances: Study

 Weight-loss program did not make women more fertile or improve birth outcomes compared with simply exercising.

Mar 15, 2022, 13:20 PM IST

COVID-19 in pregnancy linked to preterm births, stillbirths

A team of researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and others found that women who contract COVID-19 near the end of their pregnancy are more vulnerable than those who get infected early on.

Jan 14, 2022, 16:34 PM IST

Exclusive: Planning to get pregnant? Here’s list of foods to eat and avoid

Nuts and seeds, citrus fruits and veggies and legumes, fish are important foods that must be included several times a week if you are planning a pregnancy.

Dec 19, 2021, 15:56 PM IST

Women's reproductive health disrupted by COVID-19 pandemic: Study

Stress and sleep disturbance related to the pandemic has had adverse effects on women's menstrual cycles. 

Nov 17, 2021, 16:12 PM IST

Pregnancy hacks: Foods to help induce labor naturally

Check out food items that can help to induce labour pains.

Nov 08, 2021, 14:11 PM IST

Exclusive: All you need to know about egg-freezing procedure for late pregnancy in 30s and 40s

Medically known as mature oocyte cryopreservation, egg freezing is a method that involves saving a women's ability to get pregnant in the future. In this method, unfertilized eggs are harvested from the ovaries and frozen to be used later, where they can be combined with the sperm and implanted in the uterus manually.

Oct 28, 2021, 14:52 PM IST

Justin Bieber wishes to have baby with wife Hailey by end of 2021

If you are among those who are already scouting for news related to Justin Bieber his wife Hailey's pregnancy then your search might stop here as the singer himself has revealed that he would like to start trying to have a baby with her wife soon.

Oct 11, 2021, 17:59 PM IST

Air pollution caused nearly 6 million preterm births worldwide: Study

The study quantifies the effects of indoor and outdoor pollution on several key indicators of pregnancy, including gestational age at birth, reduction in birth weight, low birth weight, and pre-term birth.

Sep 30, 2021, 15:15 PM IST

COVID-19 vaccinated pregnant women can pass protection to newborns

Antibodies can either be produced as part of the natural response to infection or triggered by vaccines.

Sep 24, 2021, 20:07 PM IST

COVID jabs do not raise risk of miscarriage: Study

Women who suffered miscarriages did not have higher odds of receiving a Covid shot in the previous 28 days compared to women who did not suffer miscarriages.

Sep 13, 2021, 15:50 PM IST

Rare occurrence! Docs deliver baby girl grown inside abdominal cavity instead of uterus, both doing fine

In most pregnancies, a fertilised egg grows inside the uterus with the placenta, which provides nutrients and oxygen to the growing baby, attached to the uterus wall, but in this case, it was attached to the bowel.

Aug 13, 2021, 15:59 PM IST

How our immune system may help prevent miscarriage

Researchers at the University of California-San Francisco found that the recently discovered subset of cells known as extrathymic Aire-expressing cells in the immune system may prevent the mother's immune system from attacking the placenta and foetus.

Jul 19, 2021, 14:22 PM IST