Pregnancy

Prior COVID infection won't affect IVF success: Study

The study described intrauterine infection via placental or congenital routes as unlikely, and reported that perinatal infection found at and after delivery was a more likely explanation for any neonatal infection.

Jun 29, 2021, 12:21 PM IST

Omega-3 DHA is important for a healthy pregnancy

Pregnant women in India are particularly found to be DHA deficient owing to a primarily vegetarian diet. Therefore, it is important that you know your DHA levels and change your diet or add supplements based on the results. 

Jun 28, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

Woman born without Uterus gives birth to a healthy baby girl in Utah!

Amanda, who is 32 years old, discovered she doesn’t have a uterus at the age of 17 - when she was missing her periods and visited a doctor for diagnosis.

Jun 24, 2021, 10:59 AM IST

Preggers Geeta Basra spotted with hubby Harbhajan Singh and daughter at a clinic - In pics!

Former actress and mommy to be for the second time, Geeta Basra, was spotted with cricketer husband Harbhajan Singh and daughter Hinaya outside a clinic in Mumbai. 

Jun 01, 2021, 15:48 PM IST

World Hypertension Day 2021: How pregnant women should manage their blood pressure levels

During pregnancy, high blood pressure or hypertension is quite a common condition among women. It however, can be managed properly by following a healthy lifestyle and mindful living.

May 17, 2021, 16:04 PM IST

Proud mommy Anita Hassanandani believes ‘there is no right way to workout,’ proves it through her new Insta video!

Anita Hassanandani shared the latest video on Instagram, where she can be seen working out with her little toddler.

May 12, 2021, 11:46 AM IST

'Father's contribution equally important in raising a baby', says new mommy Amrita Rao

Amrita Rao claims lockdown has been a blessing in disguise as both she and husband Anmol get to spend time with their baby.

 

Apr 29, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

'As women, we must always exercise our choice,' Dia Mirza shuts down a troll for their mean comment on her pregnancy

The actor who rarely engages with negative posts, took time to school a troll for making an irrational and graceless comment about the timing of the announcement of her pregnancy.

Apr 05, 2021, 18:03 PM IST

Mothers exposure to toxicants linked to autistic-like behaviour in kids

This study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the team measured the levels of 25 chemicals in blood and urine samples collected from 1,861 Canadian women during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Mar 30, 2021, 17:30 PM IST

Intake of THIS beverage during pregnancy is linked to smaller babies

Smaller birth size can place infants at higher risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes later in life.

Mar 28, 2021, 16:52 PM IST

Lifestyle changes may up fertility for obese, infertile women

A lifestyle intervention targeting women with obesity and infertility is more effective in increasing the pregnancy rate compared with fertility treatments, a new study suggests.

Mar 22, 2021, 18:09 PM IST

Women’s Day 2021: Know all about Gestational Diabetes that can develop during pregnancy

Gestational diabetes is basically women developing high blood sugars between the 24th to 28th week of their pregnancy, who otherwise are not diabetic. Around 2 to 5 percent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes.

Mar 07, 2021, 09:56 AM IST

Coronavirus antibodies move from pregnant ladies to their infants, new study finds

A study drove by the 'American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology' discovered that the antibodies that help in guarding against the COVID-19 infection are transferred from mothers to their babies while in the womb. The findings also lend support to the idea that vaccinating mothers-to-be may also have benefits for their newborns.

Mar 01, 2021, 00:40 AM IST

Zinc may help with fertility during Covid-19 pandemic

Zinc has multiple health benefits and can now help you concieve, says a study conducted by Husam Abu-Soud from the Wayne State University. For the study, published in the journal Reproductive Sciences, the researchers reviewed the pathophysiology of Covid-19, particularly in relation to reproductive function.

Feb 06, 2021, 10:14 AM IST

Pop singer Meghan Trainor excited to celebrate baby's first Christmas in 2021

American singer Trainor's baby is due in February 2021.
 

Nov 25, 2020, 09:22 AM IST

It's exciting: Arnold Schwarzenegger reacts to daughter Katherine's pregnancy

The "Terminator" star revealed that the baby is due "sometime this summer" during Monday's at-home episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon".

May 20, 2020, 13:50 PM IST

Katie Waissel opens up on weight loss post pregnancy

Katie revealed that she has ditched sugary foods, exercises three times a week and during her fitness journey, has also become a newly qualified personal trainer.

Nov 13, 2019, 12:54 PM IST

Mother of 11 pregnant for the 17th time in Maharashtra's Beed

Lankabai Kharat, a resident of Kaisapur village in Beed's Majalgaon is 38-years-old and has already given birth to 11 children. She has also had five miscarriages over the past several years.

Sep 10, 2019, 18:31 PM IST

High-fibre diet cuts preeclampsia risk during pregnancy

Simple recommendation to 'eat real food', mostly plants and not too much' might be the most effective primary prevention strategy for some of the most serious conditions of our time.

Jul 11, 2019, 15:50 PM IST

Air pollution can lead to birth defects

According to the World Health Organization, nine out of 10 people worldwide breathe air containing a high level of pollutants, and one of every 9 global deaths can be attributed to exposure to air pollution, totalling over 7 million premature deaths a year.

May 30, 2019, 11:09 AM IST